Inside SEMC Winter 2025

INSIDE S E MC The Newsletter of the Southeastern Museums Conference

winter 2025 | www.semcdirect.net

ON THE FRONT COVER

Brandon Lewis and Miranda Restovic chat before opening the 2024 Plenary Session.

The Florida Street Blowhards kick off opening night tours of the Old State Capitol, Louisiana Art and Science Museum, and LSU Museum of Art.

SEMC Officers & Directors

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Executive Director’s Notes Zinnia Willits

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Past President’s Address Matt Davis

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President’s Address Calinda Lee

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Membership Corner Carla Phillips Programs Corner Heather Nowak

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SEMC’s 2024 Incoming and Returning Council Officers and Directors 27 Winners of the 2024 SEMC Museum Professional and Competition Awards

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ON THE BACK COVER

Timia Thompson, 2024 winner of the Emerging Museum Professional Award, and Deborah Van Rose Horn, SEMC Secretary.

George Bassi, director of the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and a former SEMC President, leads the second line to the Old State Capitol.

SEMC 2024 Annual Meeting Scholarship Program

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Thank You to Our 2024 Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Hosts

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SEMC 2024 Baton Rouge in Photographs Michael Lachowski

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A Special Thanks: Endowment and Membership Contributions

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Georgia Writers Museum Internship Experience Emme Clause Save-the-Date for SEMC2025, Montgomery, Alabama Important Dates Get Social

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SEMC Job Forum

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North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia U.S. Virgin Islands Puerto Rico

staff Zinnia Willits Executive Director Carla Phillips Manager of Communications and Member Services Heather Nowak Program Administrator

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semc officers Dr. Calinda Lee President sources.lee@gmail.com Principal, Sources Cultural Resources Management, LLC, Atlanta, GA

Ahmad Ward Vice President award@exploremitchelville.org Executive Director, Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, Hilton Head Island, SC

Deborah Rose Van Horn Secretary Deborah.vanhorn@gmail.com Senior Curator, Walt Disney Imagineering, Lake Buena Vista, FL Scott Alvey Treasurer Scott.Alvey@ky.gov Director, Kentucky Historical Society,

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Matthew S. Davis Past President

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mdavis4@wlu.edu Director of Institutional History Museum, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

The deadline for the Summer 2025 newsletter is June 30, 2025.

To submit information for the newsletter, please contact Zinnia Willits (zwillits@semcdirect.net) or Carla Phillips (cphillips@ semcdirect.net).

semc directors

Tamara Herring therring@morrisheritagecenter.org Executive Director, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland, SC

Eboni Belton eab714@gmail.com

Felicia Knise Ingram

Lead Gallery Attendant, Center for

Felicia.Ingram@dncr.nc.gov

Civil Rights History and Research at the

Head of Interpretation,

University of South Carolina,Columbia, SC

North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC

Tafeni English tafeni.english@splcenter.org

Brigette Janea Jones

Director, Alabama State Office,

Brigette@arabiaalliance.org

Southern Poverty Law Center/Civil

Assistant Executive Director,

Rights Memorial, Montgomery, AL

Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, Stonecrest, GA

Katie Ericson-Baskin kericso@emory.edu

Katy Malone

Director of Education,

kmalon15@utk.edu

Michael C. Carlos Museum,

Manager of Education and Community

Atlanta, GA

Engagement, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, Knoxville, TN

Matt Farah Matt.Farah@hnoc.org

Michelle Schulte

Exhibition Coordinator,

mschulte@lsu.edu

Historic New Orleans Collection,

Chief Curator,

New Orleans, LA

LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge, LA

Alicia Franck Alicia.franck@nationalww2museum.org

Deitrah J. Taylor

Vice President and Chief Development

dtaylorhistorian@gmail.com

Officer, The National World War II

Public Historian,

Museum, New Orleans, LA

Milledgeville, GA

Scott Warren Scott.warren@dncr.nc.gov Director, President James K. Polk Historic Site, Pineville, NC

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semc executive director’s notes Dear SEMC: As we begin a new year, I am extremely grateful to all those who supported SEMC in making this year a success. We are a strong community and network of support for each other. The sense of camaraderie has flourished over the years and events like the 2024 Annual Meeting are such a lift when we can be together, share knowledge, collaborate, and support one another.

500+ SEMC members joined us at SEMC2024 in Baton Rouge and the conference vibe was so positive. The sessions were solid, the featured speakers terrific, and events were energized, unique, and welcoming. I witnessed so many small interactions that encouraged me to believe we continue to move in the right direction as a member organization.

In my long experience with SEMC, the Annual Meeting leadership, local planning teams, attendees and industry partners have always been a hard-working, dedicated, congenial group and it is no surprise that the best qualities of SEMC were once again front and center this year Baton Rouge. Executing an event of this size with such small staff is challenging, but with years of planning, collaboration, input, and support from

generous sponsors, the SEMC staff, Council, Program Committee, the amazing event team from Hutchinson Design Group, dedicated volunteers and of course the Baton Rouge local teams, we were able to execute a successful annual meeting. We had 55 different companies and organizations that provide services to museums represented in the 2024 Expo Hall in addition to tables showcasing the SEMC2024 Publication contest winners, Student Work in Museums poster projects, and complimentary professional headshots for any attendee who wanted one. Our 2024 sponsorship was strong with industry partners, museums, associations, and foundations contributing funds toward the 2024 Annual Meeting.

Luncheons were well attended, and we had close to 170 at the 2024 Awards Luncheon and Roundtable Discussion, which is one of the largest turnouts for an Awards Luncheon that we have had! We were thrilled to send SEMC attendees to wonderful evening events at many different Baton Rouge museums and sites including the LSU Museum of Art, Louisiana Old State Capitol, Louisiana Art and Science Museum, Capitol Park Museum, LSU Rural Life Museum and the Louisiana Old Governor’s Mansion. Additionally, sites including Whitney Plantation, Oak Alley Plantation, The Historic

Zinnia Willits addresses the SEMC Legacy Society at the Louisiana Old Governor’s Mansion.

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Zinnia Willits with Council members, Ahmad Ward, Scott Warren and Experience Montgomery representative, Aquan Robinson at the 2024 Legacy Reception.

New Orleans Collection, National WWII Museum, LSU University Museums (Textile and Costume Museum, William A. Brookshire Military Museum, LSU Archives, LSU Campus Mounds) and LSU Tiger Stadium, welcomed SEMC attendees for special excursions both pre- and post-conference.

Through additional local efforts we were able to offer Looking At Baton Rouge African American History and Downtown Cultural Landscapes walking tours.

The SEMC Council came together in Baton Rouge to complete and activate the organization’s next strategic plan. We increased participation in the Table Talk program, a memorable evening session with direct conversation between a diverse group of participants that was important, necessary, and hopeful in terms of how our attendees interact as a SEMC community.

We offered a terrific Opening Plenary Session with an amazing lineup of Louisiana arts and culture leaders including Brandon Lewis, Jason Andreasen, Miranda Restovic, Morgan Udoh and Luke St. John McKnight in conversation about the intersection of humanities, culture, and identity in the South. Brad MacDonald delivered an engaging Keynote Address

that highlighted the role of technology (both innovative and inspiring) in “what’s next” for museums, arts, culture, and humanity.

As we begin a new year, we are thankful for your commitment to keep moving forward and jumping the hurdles ahead. SEMC will keep working hard to be a resource for museums in the region to stay connected, share solutions, advocate, and remain resilient. We are grateful for all who center inclusion to ensure that museums reflect the diverse voices, cultures, and experiences of the communities they serve. I am committed to leading SEMC through whatever lies ahead. It is my honor and privilege to continue to strive to make SEMC a place that EVERYONE can call their professional home.

A sincere THANK YOU to all who attended this year’s Annual Meeting and made SEMC 2024 possible. Onward!

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semc past president’s address Greetings, SEMC Members!

I hope this message finds you well and it was great to see many of you at our recent annual meeting in Baton Rouge! It was an amazing conference, and I enjoyed many of the innovative sessions, evening events, and networking that makes our annual meeting among the best in the field. It has been among the highest honors of my professional career to serve as your president these last two years. I am continuously inspired by this community of professionals, many of which have grown to be trusted friends and colleagues. Our region is doing needed work to advance our field through inclusive interpretation, cutting edge exhibitions, and innovative educational programming and it is important for us to continue to engage with each other to foster innovation and best practices. SEMC continues to grow and innovate, and I am excited to see what lies ahead for our organization and region!

I would like to thank the SEMC Council, professional staff, and our Executive Director Zinnia Willits for all their support. Our organization is truly fortunate to have such an amazing leadership team in place and I know that we will continue to grow and flourish in the years ahead. I look forward to continuing to be an active member of our organization and hope to see to each of you in Montgomery, Alabama, for SEMC2025! Thank you all again for the honor and opportunity to serve as your president and I wish you all a happy new year!

Sincerely, Matt S. Davis, SEMC Past President and Director of Institutional History Museums, Washington and Lee University

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semc president’s address My Dear SEMC Members: I am deeply honored—and incredibly excited—to write my first President’s Message to you. 2024 was a momentous year for SEMC. Together, we turned the corner on the challenges of finding a “new normal” after the COVID epidemic. We made tough decisions to stabilize and rebuild after economic setbacks, and responded to the growing demand to ensure our work is relevant, inclusive, and compelling. These pressures have made us stronger and braver, and I look forward to continuing to build on this strength and enthusiasm together.

On behalf of our organization, I want to celebrate the resounding success of this year’s conference!

The thought-provoking panels and honest, impactful conversations reminded us of the unique value we bring to the museum field. The tours offered fresh perspectives, and the lively expo hall buzzed with innovation and connection. We also enjoyed new traditions and cherished old ones, from sponsored affinity luncheons to the everprovocative Table Talk. None of this would have been possible without the tireless efforts of our dedicated host committee and SEMC staff, who worked behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly. A huge thank-you also goes to our

members, whose commitment sustains SEMC, and to our corporate and philanthropic partners for their generous support. This conference truly reflected the power of collaboration and community! Mark your calendars for next year’s Annual Meeting: October 19–22, 2025, in Montgomery, Alabama— we can’t wait to see you there.

Until then, remember that SEMC offers so much more than our annual conference. This is your professional network, designed to support you throughout the year. Members gain future-focused professional development with the revamped JIMI program, sharpen executive skills in the innovative Leadership Institute, and participate in virtual and in-person events that help us all stay at the forefront of our field throughout the year.

Finally, please take a few moments to explore this newsletter. It is packed with updates, resources, and opportunities to lend your expertise to SEMC’s work. It is truly a joy and a privilege to “work on purpose” alongside you.

Wishing you and yours peace and joy in the new year, Calinda Lee, SEMC President and Principal, Sources Cultural Resources Management, LLC, Atlanta, GA 15

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MEMBERSHIP CORNER Dear SEMC 2024 Volunteer Team: Volunteering is at the heart of any strong and thriving community. As a member, your involvement makes a world of difference to SEMC. Your contribution of time, skills, and energy in Baton Rouge created a positive environment and helped support your colleagues from around the region. From assisting at the registration table to shepherding sessions, to helping with luncheons and events, you showed up with enthusiasm, a positive spirit, and an attitude of “what can I do.” Beyond the impact you had on your colleagues, we hope it allowed you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, connect with like-minded individuals, and strengthen your network.

Volunteering does not just help SEMC; it fosters a sense of belonging, makes a tangible difference, and inspires others to join in as well. Whether this was your first time volunteering, or you are a returning member of the team, every contribution counts and adds to the collective success.

Together we provided a conference filled with professional development, networking, and community

building. For all your efforts in making SEMC 2024 successful, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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Greetings, Members!

As we look back on 2024, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to each of you. You are not just members of the SEMC community—you are the driving force behind everything we do. Your passion, dedication, and collaboration inspire us daily, and I am deeply grateful to have the opportunity to work alongside such an incredible network of professionals.

As we reflect on the successes of SEMC2024, I am filled with gratitude for all those who participated. Your engagement created an inspiring time of connection, collaboration, and shared learning. A special thanks goes to the 2024 SEMC Program Committee for their extraordinary efforts and dedication. Their thoughtful planning and commitment resulted in a dynamic, wellrounded program featuring 50 engaging sessions and 7 hands-on workshops. We had over 480 individual session evaluations!

Our time together in Baton Rouge was inspiring, and now is the perfect moment to build on that momentum by looking ahead to SEMC2025 in Montgomery, Alabama.

There are already opportunities to get involved! We encourage you to explore the suggested session topics for 2025 and consider submitting a session or workshop proposal—your voice and expertise are essential in creating a meeting that resonates with our diverse

Panel members for Black Leadership in Museums session at SEMC2024.

community. The call for 2025 session proposals is open and can be found at: https://www.semcdirect. net/session-proposals Let’s not forget, our virtual program series continues to provide enriching opportunities to learn, grow, and stay connected throughout the year. There is so much to look forward to as we work together to expand our horizons and strengthen our collective impact.

Wishing you a wonderful new year!

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S E M C ’ S 2 024 INCO M I N G A N D R E TU RN I N G CO UNC I L O F F I C ERS A N D D I R EC TO RS Educated at Spelman College (BA), New York University (MA) and Emory University (MA and PhD), Calinda N. Lee founded Sources Cultural Resources Management, LLC to provide historicallyresonant, inclusive interpretation and organizational development services. Calinda’s historical expertise informs opportunities to connect stories and events from the past with current day circumstances.

The value of community engagement in historical interpretation as well as civil and human rights work is of utmost importance to Calinda, and informs programs and initiatives under her leadership. Clients include the United States State Department, the City Museum of Washington, DC, DC Public Libraries, State of Maryland, State of Georgia, Chicago History Museum, Northwestern University and many more.

president Dr. Calinda N. Lee Owner and Principal Consultant Sources CRM, LLC Atlanta, Georgia

Prior to establishing Sources, Lee served as the Head of Interpretation at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. She joined the executive leadership team at The Center to oversee its mission-focused work. In this role, she oversaw Education and Exhibitions teams as well as substantive program work on community partnerships. Calinda previously served as Vice President of Historical Interpretation 27

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and Community Engagement for the Atlanta History Center. There, she served as chief historian, considering historical interpretation for all aspects of the region’s past to develop the AHC’s primary collections, historic houses, historic gardens, and public programs.

She also developed Community Engagements and the AHC’s Neighborhoods Initiative. As a scholar and administrator, Dr. Lee has held teaching and administrative positions at Emory University, Loyola University Chicago and Spelman College. A prolific practitioner, she is an award-winning curator, writer, and educator.

the Education Department at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham Alabama. It is there where he honed his expertise in telling the story of civil and human rights in America, with a focus on historical analysis and application to current social justice issues. With Masters-level training and years of experience in exhibition design, he brings a strong understanding of storytelling and the importance of technology in interpretation. Mr. Ward has been responsible for creating programming partnerships with local schools, universities and organizations; teacher and student resources; written articles, blogs and essays for local, national and international platforms as well as the development of public programming for community-at-large in the areas of civil and human rights movements, multiculturalism and contemporary human rights issues.

He is a native of Elizabeth City, North Carolina and holds a BA in Art from Elizabeth City State University and a MA in Museum Studies from Hampton University. Mr. Ward is a Board member of the Association of African American Museums, a member of Rotary of Hilton Head Island Club and serves on the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) and Jekyll Island Management Institute (JIMI) Selection Board. He is a former member of the Smithsonian Affiliates Advisory Board and an

vice president Ahmad Ward Executive Director Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Hilton Head, South Carolina

Ahmad Ward is responsible for implementing the Mitchelville master plan that will recreate this historic town as an interpretative site. The mission of the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park is to preserve, promote and honor Historic Mitchelville, the first self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the United States. he Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park will convey this important story of freedom and citizenship to visitors from around the country. Prior to this position, Mr. Ward spent fifteen years leading

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incoming Council Member for SEMC. Mr. Ward enjoys drawing, watching sports, cooking, sleeping (when possible) and fantasy football. He and his wife, Dafina have two brilliant daughters, Masani Ashiya and Aminah Elon.

matter and many other touchpoints. It’s not about just putting things on display. It’s about giving people experiences that will inspire them and that they’ll remember.”

An Evansville, IN. native, Alvey holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Western Kentucky University and is a 2010 graduate of the American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) Seminar for Historical Administration. He chaired the host committee for the AASLH 2015 Conference in Louisville, KY, was president of the Kentucky Museum and Heritage Alliance and state director for the Southeast Museums Conference. He is in the 2022 class of Leadership Kentucky and serves on a variety of boards and commissions, including the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation, Kentucky Historic Properties Advisory Committee, Kentucky Military Heritage Commission, Kentucky Oral History Commission, and the Kentucky Sestercentennial Commission.

treasurer Scott Alvey Executive Director Kentucky Historical Society Frankfort, Kentucky

Scott Alvey is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Historical Society. He directs the organization’s mission, values and strategic priorities through programming, publications, exhibits and other public resources. Alvey began his career as an education volunteer for the Museum of History and Science in Louisville. As the museum grew into the Louisville Science Center, he led education programs, collections, facilities, and exhibition development.

In 2008, he joined the Kentucky Historical Society as design studio director, leading efforts to create promotional and interpretative experiences. He became deputy director in 2012 and was named executive director in July 2018.

“Museums create pivotal experiences,” he said. “At the Kentucky Historical Society, we help people connect to history through ancestry, art, subject

secretary Deborah Rose Van Horn Senior Curator Walt Disney Imagineering Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Deborah Rose Van Horn has been working in the museum field for over 20 years in various positions.

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Imagineering where she cares for the galleries in the Walt Disney World Parks in Florida and helps develop new exhibitions. Deb has focused on collections management, registration and exhibition development. She has served in various museum leadership roles over the years, as a past-chair for the Southeastern Registrars Association, a former board member for the Registrars Committee-AAM (later CS-AAM), scholarship committee chair for the Southeastern Museums Conference and state representative for the awards committee of the American Association for State and Local History.

Deb is also the editor or author of several books and articles including the latest editions of Basic Condition Reporting: A Handbook and Registration Methods for the Small Museum.

past president Matthew S. Davis Director of Institutional History Museum Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia

Matt Davis is a native of Kinston, NC and received his education at Georgia College & State University.

Graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History in 2002 and a Master of Arts in History with a concentration in Public History in 2004, he is currently employed as the Director of

Institutional History Museums at Washington and Lee University, where he manages their National Historic Landmark Chapel, the Washington Gallery, and will oversee construction of new Institutional History Museum. From 2013-2024, Davis served as Director of Historic Museums at Georgia College & State University, which includes Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion, Andalusia: The Home of Flannery O’Connor, and The Sallie Ellis Davis House.

Davis is a member of several professional museum groups and boards. He was the founder of the Milledgeville Museum Association and served as president of the Georgia Association of Museums from 2018-2021. In 2019, he was elected to the governing council of the Southeastern Museums Conference and was elected by the membership as President in 2022. He also served as chair of the organization’s program and evaluation committee and was a founding co-chair of the Mid-Career professionals committee. Additionally, he is a member of the Historic House Museum Committee for the American Association of State and Local History, is a committeeman at large for CurCom, and serves as an accreditation reviewer for the American Alliance of Museums. Davis is a 2016 graduate of the 21st Century Museum Leadership Institute, which was sponsored by the George Washington University and the Smithsonian Institution and a 2022 graduate of the Southeastern Museum Conference Leadership Institute. He is a frequent guest speaker and presenter at museum conferences nationwide.

Aside from his duties at the museums, Davis teaches at Georgia Military College in the History Department as an Adjunct Professor of History.

In 2008, Davis was named to Milledgeville Scene Magazine’s inaugural “20 under 40” list. In 2012, Davis was named as the Museum Professional of the Year by the Georgia Association of Museums.

Davis has also served in a variety of capacities in various local organizations including service as chair of the Milledgeville Convention and Visitors Bureau, and as an advisor on the advisory board for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Georgia College. Recently, he was elected for his third term as a member of Georgia College’s Alumni Association Board of Directors.

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Matt resides in both Georgia and Virginia with his wife Lisa and his children Addison, Aiden, and Abigail.

council directors, 2nd term (October 2024 – October 2027)

Katie Ericson-Baskin Ingram Director of Education Michael C. Carlos Museum Atlanta, Georgia

Katie Ericson-Baskin is the Ingram Director of Education at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University, where she is responsible for the development and implementation of educational and interpretive programs, and strategic oversight of the department. She manages a department of two full-time and one part-time staff members, and a volunteer staff of 60 volunteer docents, who all work together to create programs for a variety of audiences, from Pre-K-12, to university students, to Emory Healthcare, and life-long learners. Prior to this role she was the Senior Manager, School and Volunteer Programs, where her work centered on creating interdisciplinary connections between visual art and STEM, language arts, history, and

social emotional learning. She was a co-chair and founding member of the Carlos Museum’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, working across the institution and spearheading accessibility initiatives — including making the Carlos the first Art Museum in Georgia to receive Sensory Inclusion Certification.

Katie earned her bachelor’s degree in art management from Appalachian State University, and a master’s degree in Art Education from the University of Florida. Prior to the Carlos Museum, she worked as the Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art at Kennesaw State University, Youth and Family Programs Fellow at North Carolina Museum of Art, and Exhibitions Assistant at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts at Appalachian State University. Katie has served as the Museum Representative on the Georgia Art Education Association (GAEA) Board, and won the GAEA Museum Educator of the Year award in 2021.

She was the former chair for the SEMC Emerging Museum Professionals (2016–2021), and an active member of the SEMC Program Committee. She also served as co-leader of the Atlanta Cultural Educators group, and in 2017 was the founder of the Atlanta Emerging Museum Professionals Network, serving as a co-leader for two years. In addition to SEMC

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Jones was born and raised in Memphis and holds a bachelor of arts degree from the historically Black Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee.

In 2019, she gained certification through the National Association of Interpretation and the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of African American History and Culture to be an official interpreter of the African American experience.

Brigette Janea Jones Assistant Executive Director Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance Stonecrest, GA

Brigette Janea Jones is the founder of Bridge Builders Historical Consulting LLC, a research and interpretive resource for museums and other nonprofit institutions that focuses on empathetic cultural remembrance, and the assistant executive director of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Before she took on these roles, Jones served as director of equitable partnerships for Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery and curator of social history for the Tennessee State Museum. Her work has concentrated on the social histories of the diverse cultures that inhabit Tennessee, including African American history, Latino history, Native American history, and Middle Eastern American history. She also studies the legacy and ongoing ramifications of enslavement in Tennessee and surrounding areas and the need for reparative action as it relates to American Descendants of Enslavement.

Deitrah J. Taylor Public Historian/Dramaturg/Playwright Perry, Georgia

Deitrah Taylor is an independent curator and historian with 15 years of experience serving active learners of all ages. She previously worked as Cultural Center Coordinator for Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville and has additioanl experience with both the Old Governor’s Mansion and Sallie Ellis Davis House where she established new tours within the space covered by local and regional media. Deitrah Taylor served two terms as SEMC Secretary and will finish her second term term as a Council Director. She was also a founding member of the SEMC Equity and Inclusion Action Team.

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Eboni is instrumental in guiding visitors through the profound legacy of Black entrepreneurship and community resilience.

In addition to her work at the museum, Eboni is a dedicated tour guide for Columbia SC 63. She leads walking tours along Main Street, bringing to life Columbia’s critical role in the Civil Rights Movement. Her expertise extends beyond the city as she helps organize pop-up exhibits across South Carolina, ensuring the stories of resistance and triumph are accessible to a broader audience. At Historic Columbia, Eboni enhances her storytelling by conducting historic house tours for significant sites such as the Museum of Reconstruction at the Woodrow Wilson Family Home, Hampton-Preston Mansion, the Mann-Simons Site, Modjeska Monteith Simkins Home, and the Robert Mills House. Through these tours, she skillfully connects the past to the present, making history resonate with all who experience it.

Eboni Belton Lead Gallery Attendant Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina

Eboni Belton is a dynamic historian with a deep passion for preserving and interpreting African American history, notably the American Civil Rights Movement. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in African American Studies and a concentration in Secondary Education from the University of South Carolina. Her academic foundation and enthusiasm for teaching have empowered her to engage diverse audiences with history’s most pivotal narratives. Currently, Eboni is the Lead Gallery Attendant for the Our Story Matters gallery’s “Intersection on Main Street” exhibit, housed at the Columbia Museum of Art. This impactful exhibit delves into the rich history of the Washington Street Black Business District in Columbia, South Carolina, from the 1870s to the 1970s. It is a collaborative initiative with the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina and Columbia SC 63, the city’s premier civil rights initiative. In this role,

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Eboni is deeply committed to preserving the rich heritage of her home state. She is a proud member of both the Association of African American Museums and the Southeastern Museums Conference, continually expanding her professional network and expertise in museum studies and public history. Eboni’s work

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honors the legacies of African American history and inspires future generations to understand, reflect on, and learn from the past.

Tamara Herring Matt Farah Exhibition Coordinator Historic New Orleans Collection New Orleans, Louisiana

Matt Farah is the Exhibitions Coordinator at The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC).

After working in the Texas oilfields, he earned his master’s degree in American History from Tulane University and began working at THNOC in 2010 in Visitor Services; he continued on as a reference assistant, archivist, preparator and associate curator.

He started in the exhibitions department managing traveling exhibitions prior to becoming exhibitions coordinator in 2019. Matt has presented many professional sessions and workshops at SEMC annual meetings over the years and has been a speaker for SEMC virtual programs including the 2021 Digital Empowerment Project which provided capacitybuilding programs and resources in the areas of digital media and technology for small museums.

Matt has served on the SEMC Program Committee since 2017 and was a juror for the 2023 SEMC Exhibition Competition.

Executive Director Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage Ridgeland, South Carolina

Tamara Herring is an accomplished executive with more than 20 years’ experience in the advertising, finance and non-profit industry. She is a detailoriented leader with the proven ability to develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational goals. Since 2018, Tamara has served as the Executive Director at Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, a non-profit museum and cultural arts center located in Ridgeland, SC. Morris Center’s mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the history and culture of the South Carolina Lowcountry by providing learning opportunities to its citizens and visitors. Tamara along with staff and the advisory board ensure the mission is carried out by cultivating community understanding through education, preservation and celebration of the region’s rich cultural heritage and by ensuring the Center welcomes a wide diversity of people who can gather to explore and learn about the area’s distinctive sense of place. Tamara’s primary responsibilities include visioning, planning and developing institutional priorities, systems and activities. No stranger to non-profit work, her role as grant researcher, partnership developer and project coordinator helped to create several communitybased programs for Interstate Urban Consortium,

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Museum of Art, she leads initiatives to make the museum a welcoming space for all visitors. Felicia collaborates closely with local advocacy groups to ensure accessibility is at the forefront of the museum’s exhibitions and programs. Known for her commitment to inclusivity, she is a strong advocate for creating meaningful and accessible museum experiences for everyone. She is looking forward to teaching about audio description in museums for the second time at the 2025 Jekyll Island Management Institute.

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Katy Malone is the Manager of Education and Community Engagement at the McClung Museum, which is a part of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She has 18 years of experience in arts administration and cultural non-profit work. For the last 11 years she has worked in museum education in higher-learning institutions. She is the instructor of Introductory Museum Studies for UT’s minor in Museum Studies and provides a master’s level version of the course for UT’s School of Information Sciences. Malone has a BS in Biological Sciences and Chemistry, and an MFA in Studio Arts both from Georgia State University.

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Zinnia Willits moderates the Leadership Roundtable with Heather Wilson and George McDaniel.

The Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) is proud to celebrate the winners of the 2024 James R. Short Award, Museum Leadership Award, Outstanding Service to the Museum Profession Award, and Emerging Museum Professional Award. Winners were chosen from a deep pool of nominees from across the Southeastern United States. The SEMC Awards Committee, chaired by Rosalind Martin and committee members David Butler and Steven Matijcio, honors outstanding colleagues who have helped shape the world of museums.

The 2024 Award recipients were celebrated during the SEMC2024 Annual Meeting Awards Luncheon on October 23, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and included a Leadership Roundtable discussion

moderated by SEMC Executive Director, Zinnia Wililts.

Each award recipient was presented with a piece of original artwork (pottery) from Baton Rouge artist, Bill Moore, owner of Treehouse Pottery.

Established by SEMC in 1981, the James R. Short Award recognizes individuals who have given a lifetime (20+ years) of service to the museum profession, with a significant portion of that service at a museum within the SEMC region. It is the most prestigious recognition of service to the museum profession in the southeast.

George W. McDaniel, Ph.D., Executive Director Emeritus of Drayton Hall, a historic site in Charleston, South Carolina, and President of McDaniel Consulting, LLC, is the recipient of the 2024 James R. Short Award.

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Beginning with the Smithsonian Institution, George McDaniel built a career in education and history museums, earning local, state, and national awards. In addition to his work at Drayton Hall, from 1985 to 1989 he worked with Atlanta History Center as a Director of Education and Public Programs. He is the author of numerous publications, including the essay, Asking Big Questions of Small Places, in Interpreting African American History and Culture at Historic Sites and History Museums.

He has presented workshops at conferences on museums, history, education, and historic preservation, and is a nationally respected museum professional and author, who helps organizations to use history, place, and culture to enhance community.

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Excerpts from George McDaniel’s nomination letters:

President of McDaniel Consulting, LLC

Having known George McDaniel for four decades, I write with pleasure to support him for the SEMC James R. Short Lifetime Achievement Award. Beginning as a student, he has effectively worked for, studied, supported, and led museums. Whether on the national or local level, he has worked to educate the public, build bridges across racial divides, and uplift museums in all their many forms.

George W. McDaniel

George W. McDaniel, Ph.D., is the President of McDaniel Consulting, LLC, a strategy firm that helps organizations and museums build bridges within themselves and to their broader constituents. For more than 25 years, he served as the Executive Director of Drayton Hall, a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Charleston, South Carolina, earning awards at local, state, and national levels.

George McDaniel made it his mission to record oral interviews with descendants (both White and Black), board members, donors, staff, and professionals in history, tourism, museums, architecture, and historic preservation. The resulting book, “Drayton Hall Stories: A Place and Its People” presents a mosaic of stories and insights and uses history to bring diverse people together, preserving their words for future generations and offering a place-based strategy that is applicable nationwide.

George’s innovative approaches, most notably as an advocate of regional preservation and the interpretation of African American history, have become models for museums nationwide. Aspiring for direct feedback from visitors, he periodically gave tours of the house and landscape of Drayton Hall.

Those of us fortunate to work closely with George have seen the impact of his contributions to Drayton Hall’s regional and national premier status — not only as a tourism destination but as a center for learning for students of all ages — a solid foundation that we continue to build upon.

A native of Atlanta and a former Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo, West Africa, George McDaniel holds a B.A. in history from Sewanee, a Master of Teaching from Brown University, and a Ph.D. in history from Duke University.

Interspersed through those years were travels to many places—Europe, Africa, Vietnam—where he saw peace and war and learned about cultural differences and commonalities through experience.

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George McDaniel, the 2024 James R. Short Award winner.

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Angel Rohnke, 2024 winner of the Outstanding Service to the Museum Profession Award.

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Heather Wilson, 2024 winner of the Museum Leadership Award.

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Outstanding Service to the Museum Profession Award Angel Rohnke

Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Initiated in 1999, this award recognizes a leader with 10 or more years of service to an allied or affiliated professional organization. Such a leader will have assisted the museum profession in areas including program organization and long-term cultural development.

Angel Rohnke, Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Service to the Museum Profession Award.

Angel Rohnke has served as the Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science since July 2024 and has worked for The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) and the Museum for 19+ years. Her extensive expertise in conservation, education, tourism, and leadership have contributed to the growth of the museum and LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. She has served as a Museum Educator, Education Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Deputy Administrator. Angel Rohnke holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Interpretation, a B.S. in Environmental Forest Biology, and an A.A.S. in Natural Resources Conservation. She is a dynamic force at MDWFP, and oversaw the creation of the multi-million-dollar LeFleur’s Bluff Playground, Spotter’s Adventure Trail,

The Den, and a new entrance, which have collectively attracted over 350,000 visitors since December 2021.

One of Angel Rohnke’s goals for the Museum is to foster a love of the outdoors in the community. Current projects that she is spearheading alongside the talented museum staff include a significant renovation project and a comprehensive branding update that reflects the museum’s mission and values. Angel Rohnke’s contributions to conservation, education, and tourism have been recognized by her peers with numerous awards including the Mississippi Science Teachers Association Outstanding Informal Educator of the Year, Mississippi Wildlife Federation Conservation Educator of the Year, Finger Lakes Community College Outstanding Conservation Alumni Achievement Award, Rudolph J.H. Schafer Outstanding Coordinator Award from the Council for Environmental Education and Hometown Hero award from Visit Jackson.

Excerpts from Angel Rohnke’s nomination letters: Angel’s career at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has enriched the museum with her distinguished educational credentials and her encouraging spirit. The entire team believes this award would be fitting for the excellent years she has given to the museum.

Through her vision and perseverance, Angel worked to acquire a 3.86 million dollar grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, which funded the construction of the LeFleur’s Bluff Playground and Spotters Adventure Trail. This contribution to the City of Jackson, Mississippi helped to enhance visitation and awareness of museums in the LeFleur Bluff Museum District.

At the Museum of Natural Science, we are excited about Angel’s new role as Director and know that her drive, optimism, and experience will take us to new heights!

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Museum Leadership Award Heather Wilson

Executive Director of the Cameron Art Museum Initiated in 1994, this award recognizes mid-career museum professionals who have shown significant advancement within the profession by leadership in museum activities at his or her institution, within the museum profession as a whole, and especially in the southeast region.

Heather Wilson, Executive Director of the Cameron Art Museum, in Wilmington, North Carolina is the recipient of the 2024 Museum Leadership Award.

Heather Wilson became Executive Director of the Cameron Art Museum (CAM) in June 2023. She had been serving as Deputy Director since 2019 and started at the museum in 2006 when she was hired as a development officer. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and a master of fine arts from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), Heather Wilson has brought a range of expertise and skills to the Cameron Art Museum including work in the publishing industry as an editor at Houghton Mifflin Company in Boston. At UNCW, she co-founded the nationally known literary journal, Ecotone, and has continued to author numerous publications and articles. In recent years, Wilson led a needs assessment for CAM’s programming, was the project director for the PNC US Colored Troops Park and Stephen Hayes’s sculpture, Boundless, and oversaw the museum’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

and accessibility plan. Heather Wilson started CAM’s Connections programs for those living with dementia and disability, as well as the Art Enhances Health program for those being treated for cancer at Zimmer Cancer Center. Her focus as Director has been to make the Cameron Art Museum an inclusive cultural gathering place for the entire community; many residents have praised her work, calling CAM the most inclusive place in the county. She has procured many grants for the Cameron Art Museum, including funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Institute of Museum and Library Services, and PNC Bank. She has presented the Cameron Art Museum’s work at national and regional conferences, including the American Alliance for Museums and the Southeastern Museums Conference. Heather Wilson also served on the Public Arts Advisory Council for the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and is currently working on a history book about the Cameron Art Museum.

Excerpts from Heather Wilson’s nomination letters: Heather’s vision and leadership in bridging the gap between the art museum and the historic site with Boundless, a work of contemporary art by African American artist Stephen Hayes, has led to new and exciting developments within the museum’s practice, deepening the museum’s connection to the community. Boundless features the live cast faces of descendants of the United States Colored Troops, reenactors, and US military veterans. By elevating the little-known story of 1,820 African American soldiers who fought for their freedom where the museum now stands, Heather showed her fierce commitment through the work of the museum to bring people together and highlight the lives of those whose stories have been suppressed.

Heather’s willingness to collaborate with others and her expansive vision make her a key leader within the museum community in Southeastern North Carolina. Heather’s work at CAM and in our region has increased inclusivity, improved quality of life, and united communities through the arts.

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the people and populations they serve. It is Heather Wilson’s knowledge, passion, intuitive programming, and vision that make her an ideal candidate for the Museum Leadership Award for Southeastern Museums.

Homeschool Programs, and Natural History Education Manager. Timia Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a minor in English from the University of Florida, and a Master of Science in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management with a focus on natural resource management, the sociology of inequality, and geographies of exclusion from North Carolina State University. Her diverse background includes work in nonprofits, government agencies, and academia as an adjunct and assistant professor.

Timia Thompson has served on the SEMC Program Committee for several years and was the 2023 Program Committee Chair.

Excerpts from Timia Thompson’s nomination letters:

Emerging Museum Professional Award Timia Thompson

Collections Outreach Manager, South Carolina State Museum Initiated in 2007, this award recognizes emerging professionals who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in museum activities at their institutions, within the museum profession, and especially in the southeast region.

Timia Thompson, Collections Outreach Manager at the South Carolina State Museum, is the recipient of the 2024 Emerging Museum Professionals Award.

Timia D. Thompson is the Collections Outreach Manager at the South Carolina State Museum, where she oversees the Museum’s Traveling Exhibition Program, manages Image/Video Rights and Reproduction Requests, and acts as the Field Services Outreach Manager for the South Carolina Federation of Museums (SCFM). Before her current role in collections, she specialized in informal education, serving as Education Outreach Manager, Coordinator of

As the SEMC Program Committee Co-Chair, Timia not only assisted by selecting sessions for inclusion in the annual meeting program, but also played a leading role in conducting the meeting to ensure the program was inclusive, diverse, and well-rounded. Ms. Thompson displayed a tremendous sense of leadership and calmness during the long hours of spirited discussion. She was able to bring reason and direction to our discussions, therefore, helping us come to neutral and unbiased outcomes. A productive meeting requires a leader who can guide without overpowering and offer critique without undermining others. Ms. Thompson exemplified these qualities and more.

Timia has worked closely with statewide museums and cultural organizations to provide exhibitions from our Traveling Exhibitions Program. This program provides unique exhibitions to organizations across the state, helping us stay connected with these institutions and their communities. At times, these institutions need technical assistance, and Timia has always stepped in and found ways to work with the organizations so that they can showcase these important exhibitions for their community.

As Past President of the South Carolina Federation of Museums, I worked closely with Timia in her position as Field Services Outreach Manager for SCFM. She always worked diligently to make things happen for the organization on top of her other duties as Collections Outreach Manager for the South Carolina State Museum.

She managed the website, social media, and organized the annual conference. Above all, Timia exemplifies her love

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for the museum profession. She has always done her best to promote not only her museum but the rest of the museums in South Carolina. She has fresh ideas to move museums

into the future. Her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the museum field shows greatly in her work. She wants museums and the profession to be accessible to all!

Timia Thompson, 2024 winner of the Emerging Museum Professional Award.

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Each year SEMC is proud to highlight museums and museum professionals that have shown consistent resilience, grace, courage, creativity, scholarship, and technological savvy. Whether celebrating forwardthinking, inclusive exhibitions, brilliantly designed museum publications, or a social media campaign that stopped your scroll, all the 2024 competition winners are to be congratulated for truly inspiring projects that deserve widespread recognition.

Baldwin Photographic Gallery’s Deep Roots.

Baton Rouge Gallery’s And We Went.

SEMC’s 2024 Exhibition Competition Winners Under $10,000 Budget Gold: Deep Roots: Evocations of the Mississippi Blues, Baldwin Photographic Gallery Silver: Women Fashioning Women, LSU Textile and Costume Museum Bronze: The Men Will Always Be There: Edward Steichen and the Naval Photographic Unit, Patriot’s Point Naval and Maritime Museum Baton Rouge Gallery staff and supporters celebrate their award.

Under $25,000 Budget Honorable Mention: Niche Knits: The Interlooped History of Hosiery Textiles and Fashion, Gaston County Museum of Art and History Over $25,000 Budget Gold: And We Went: 60 Years After the Baton Rouge Swim-In, Baton Rouge Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art

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SEMC’s 2024 Publication Competition Winners Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center’s A Grand Menagerie.

Over $100,000 Budget Gold: A Grand Menagerie: The Sculpture of Anna Hyatt Huntington, Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center Silver: Everyday People: Snapshots of the Black Experience, Memphis Museum of Science and History (MOSH) Bronze: Black Codes: Art and Post Civil-Rights Alabama, The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn Honorable Mention: 120: Cool KY Counties, Frazier History Museum Many thanks to the 2024 Exhibition Competition Chair and Jurors: Michelle Schulte (Chair), Chief Curator and Director of Public Programs, LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center for the Arts; Maria Kelly, Assistant Curator of Photography, High Museum of Art; Ben Hickey, Director, CEPA Gallery, Center for Exploratory and Perceptual Arts; Natalie Mault Mead, Chief Curator, Huntsville Museum of Art; Raka Nandi, Director of Exhibitions and Collections, Memphis Museum of Science and History; Chase Tomlin, Associate Curator, The National WWII Museum; Erika Witt, Director and Chief Curator, Southern University of New Orleans Museum of Art.

BEST IN SHOW Art Talk Newsletter, LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center for the Arts ANNUAL REPORTS Gold: LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge, LA Silver: Scott Family Amazeum, Bentonville, AR Bronze: Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston, SC BOOKS & CATALOGUES Gold: SWOON, Taubman Museum of Art Silver: George Gershwin and Modern Art: A Rhapsody in Blue, Artis-Naples, The Baker Museum Bronze: Louisiana Lens: Photographs from the Historic New Orleans Collection, The Historic New Orleans Collection BROCHURES Gold: Visit the Georgia Museum of Art, Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia Silver: Pollinator Garden Guide, President James K. Polk State Historic Site Bronze: Whitfield Lovell: Passages Exhibition Brochure, The Mint Museum

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Best in show; Gold, magazines & newsletters: Art Talk Newsletter, LSU Museum of Art.

Gold, annual reports: LSU Museum of Art. Gold, books & catalogues: SWOON, Taubman Museum of Art.

Gold, brochures: Visit the Georgia Museum of Art, Georgia Museum of Art.

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Gold, gallery guides: Where Shadows Cross, Georgia Museum of Art.

Gold, campaigns: Museum of the Cherokee People's Rebranding Campaign.

CAMPAIGNS Gold: Museum of the Cherokee People’s Rebranding Campaign, Museum of the Cherokee People Silver: 2023 Potters Market at the Mint, The Mint Museum Bronze: Flying High 39 Campaign, Customs House Museum & Cultural Center GALLERY GUIDES Gold: Where Shadows Cross, Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia Silver: BABENGA: The Sacred Forest Gallery Guide, Gregg Museum of Art & Design Bronze: Two Mississippi Museums Family Guide, Mississippi Department of Archives and History Honorable Mention: Power Couple, Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia INVITATIONS Gold: Something Terrible May Happen, Gibbes Museum of Art Silver: Kings & Queens Gala, Marco Island Historical Society Bronze: The Mint Museum Coveted Couture Gala Invitation, The Mint Museum

Gold, invitations: Something Terrible May Happen, Gibbes Museum of Art.

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Gold, mailers & calendars of events: 2023–2024 Academic Calendar Mailers, The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

MAGAZINES & NEWSLETTERS Gold: Art Talk Newsletter, LSU Museum of Art Silver: Inspired: The Mint Museum Magazine, The Mint Museum Bronze: Second and Commerce July 2023 – June 2024, Customs House Museum & Cultural Center Honorable Mention: The Historic New Orleans Collection Quarterly, The Historic New Orleans Collection MAILERS & CALENDARS OF EVENTS Gold: 2023-2024 Academic Calendar Mailers, The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University Silver: School and Teacher Programs, The Mint Museum Bronze: Exhibit Opening Postcards: Art Deco Glass, VIVID, Networked Nature, and Gilded, Hunter Museum of American Art

Gold, posters: Juneteenth Poster, Customs House Museum & Cultural Center.

POSTERS Gold: Juneteenth Poster, Customs House Museum & Cultural Center Silver: Two Mississippi Museums Maker’s Fest Poster, Mississippi Department of Archives and History Bronze: The Art of Food Poster, Artis-Naples, The Baker Museum Many thanks to the 2024 Publication Competition Chair and Jurors: Christian Edwards (Chair), Assistant Keeper, NC Collection Gallery, Raleigh, NC; Linda Jacobson, Keeper, NC Collection Gallery; Rachel Reynolds, Exhibits Coordinator, Wilson Library; Stephen Fletcher, NC Photo Archivist, NC Collection; Jason Tomberlin, Head of Research and Information Services, Wilson Library; Bob Schriener, Numismatist, NC Collection Gallery; Cory Edwards, Owner, Chatham Milling Company; Katie Murphy, IMLS Graduate Student, UNC ’25; Annika Duneja, Student, UNC ’26; Claire Scott Stevens, Student, UNC ’28.

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Gold, digital education: NCMA Explore, North Carolina Museum of Art.

SEMC’s 2024 Technology Competition Winners DIGITAL EDUCATION Under $1,000 Budget Gold: Polk Historic Cemetery, President James K. Polk State Historic Site Over $10,000 Budget Gold: NCMA Explore, North Carolina Museum of Art Silver: MDAH Digital Snapshots, Mississippi Department of Archives and History

DIGITAL MARKETING Under $1,000 Budget Gold: Networked Nature Social Media Campaign, Hunter Museum of American Art Over $10,000 Budget Gold: Blog, Customs House Museum and Cultural Center

Gold, digital marketing: Networked Nature, Hunter Museum of American Art.

Gold, digital marketing: Blog, Customs House Museum and Cultural Center.

Gold, digital education: Polk Historic Cemetery, President James K. Polk Historic Site.

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Gold, gallery installations: Champagne and Chocolate Digital Sign, Customs House Museum and Cultural Center.

Gold, media production: The Jule Museum Podcast, The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art at Auburn..

Gold, media production: A Monday Moment with Art, Customs House Museum and Cultural Center.

Gold, media production: Blue Planet Theater at Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center.

GALLERY INSTALLATIONS Under $1,000 Budget Gold: Champagne and Chocolate Digital Sign, Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Silver: Flying High Digital Sign, Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Silver: Family Album Series, Hunter Museum of American Art Bronze: Museum at 40 Digital Sign, Customs House Museum and Cultural Center

$5,000–$9,999 Budget Gold: The Jule Museum Podcast, The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art at Auburn Over $10,000 Budget Gold: Blue Planet Theater at Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Bronze: The Inaugural Auburn Forum for Southern Art and Culture, The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art at Auburn Bronze: The Jule at 20, The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art at Auburn

MEDIA PRODUCTION Under $1,000 Budget Gold: A Monday Moment with Art: The Porter Children, Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Bronze: Museum at 40Video, Customs House Museum and Cultural Center

VIRTUAL MEDIA Under $1,000 Budget Gold: Mural Stop Motion, Hunter Museum of American Art

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Gold, virtual media: Mural Stop Motion, Hunter Museum of American Art.

$1,001–$4,999 Budget Gold: Spanish Translation QR Codes, Hunter Museum of American Art Many thanks to the 2024 Technology Competition Committee: Scotty Almany (Jury Foreman), Deputy Director of Operations and Project Management, Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, VA; Leslie Leonard (Juror), Administrator, North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, Raleigh, NC; Scott Warren (Chair), Historic Site Manager II, President James K. Polk State Historic Site, Pineville, NC.

Gold, virtual media: Spanish Translation QR Codes, Hunter Museum of American Art.

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SEMC’s 2024 SWIM Competition Winners University students throughout our region are engaged in challenging and important work in southeastern museums. They are doing research, producing exhibits, conducting oral history interviews, creating content for websites, and developing public programs. SEMC is committed to recognizing and rewarding excellence in museum work done by students through the annual Spotlight on Student Work in Museums (SWIM) competition.

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SEMC’s 2024 Annual Meeting Scholarship Recipients Congratulations to all 2024 travel scholarship recipients! Scholarship recipients were recognized at the SEMC2024 Annual Awards Luncheon in Baton Rouge. SEMC Travel Scholarships are supported by the SEMC Alderson Endowment, individual donations, and proceeds from SEMC’s 2023 walking and running tours. Additional SEMC2024 scholarships were funded by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. The 2024 SEMC Scholarship Committee was Chaired by Deborah VanHorn. SEMC thanks the following organizations and individuals for additional 2024 Scholarship Support: State of Louisiana/Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, Scott Warren and Matt Davis (President’s Scholarship).

SEMC 2024 TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS African American Museum Professional Courtney Bradford, Curator, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock, AR Terri White, President and CEO, Charlotte Museum of History, Charlotte, NC Emerging Museum Professional Connor Humphrey, Parks Museum Curator, John James Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY Jacob Wike, Education Coordinator, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland, SC Historic House Museum Professional Franklin De La Cruz, Education Programs Coordinator, Mound House Museum, Fort Myers Beach, FL Students Sarah Campbell, Student, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Sabrina Jeffcoat, Ph.D Student, University at Albany, Charleston, SC Small Museum Professional Louis De La Cruz, Visitor Engagement Coordinator, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland, SC Seasoned Museum Professional Loran Berg, Collections Manager, Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

2024 PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP Anne Duquennois, Videographer and Visual Communication Designer, New Orleans, LA LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS Anna Kojevnikov, Community Development Manager, Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette, LA Joan Garner, Tour Guide, West Baton Rouge Museum, Baton Rouge, LA Elista Istre, Founder and Director, Belle Heritage, LLC, Lafayette, LA Misty Taylor, Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Hilliard Art Museum, Lafayette, LA

Scholarship Recipient Reflections What was your favorite part of the 2024 Annual Meeting?

Anne Duquennois, Videographer and Visual Communication Designer, New Orleans, LA I loved my experience at SEMC and I am very grateful for the scholarship that allowed me to participate in the events and sessions. My top three favorite SEMC2024 memories are the roasting and truth talking at the Table Talk, the twinkling lit up trees at the LSU Rural Life Museum and having the opportunity to host a great discussion about AI at the session I co-lead. It's really hard to choose one memory!

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Connor Humphrey, Parks Museum Curator, John James Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY

Jacob Wike, Education Coordinator, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland, SC

For me, the session on collections management was the best part of SEMC. It provided me with valuable information, several contacts in similar museums, and an understanding that I am not the only one who faces the issues in collections management that we discussed.

The evening events provided unique opportunities to network and see many ways to improve my own museum. When you are the only staff member in a museum, the work can seem overwhelming and projects appear unattainable. Despite this, SEMC gave me insights on how to accomplish the large tasks and to approach the smaller tasks as ongoing work.

I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of SEMC2024!

SEMC2024 provided me with a unique opportunity to network with other museum professionals and exchange ideas with others to help improve my museum. Additionally, I thought the sessions were extremely helpful and gave me valuable insights and new perspectives concerning important museum topics.

Lastly, I loved the events and food!

Franklin De La Cruz, Education Programs Coordinator, Mound House Museum, Fort Myers Beach, FL Elista Istre, Founder and Director, Belle Heritage, LLC, Lafayette, LA I really appreciated having the opportunity to get a professional headshot taken. That was such a practical and useful service SEMC provided to attendees.

Perhaps the most memorable session of the entire conference for me was the panel discussion of prior museum professionals who left their not-for-profit jobs in favor of the corporate world. To have an organization not only acknowledge some of the challenges facing the field, but also to have them willing to openly and honestly discuss those painful realities at a conference speaks volumes. I was impressed by the willingness of SEMC to address relevant issues through transparent conversations in hopes of offering solutions.

To pinpoint a specific memory that stands out the most for such a welcoming conference like SEMC2024 is difficult. The entire conference felt more like a multipleday excursion amongst new friends rather than a traditional conference considering how well-curated the panels, presenters, activities, and experiences were.

I left SEMC2024 feeling motivated by the engagement with the cultural institutions and community in Baton Rouge. This is unique to SEMC, at least in my experience, as the dichotomy between conferences and their host cities is often palpable. Besides the incredible examples of community in museums facilitated by such engagement, I will always remember the connections I made at SEMC2024. It truly felt like I was in community and building connections that motivated me to assess 80

how I could replicate the warmth that SEMC2024 cultivated. Establishing a network of people so willing to support and engage with my curiosities and concerns as someone new to the field was an invaluable and formative experience.

chance to meet so many museum professionals boosted me up and made me realize that I’m definitely on the right path. We all seek similar things for our museums and the future of this industry and I’m excited to be part of the change.

Loran Berg, Collections Manager, Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

Misty Taylor, Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Hilliard Art Museum, Lafayette, LA

I think what is the most significant aspect of attending the SEMC regional conference is the importance of gathering with fellow colleagues to build the relationships that connect us all. I teach collections management to students, and I continually stress that the relationships they build will be with them throughout their professional careers, and you can never know in what ways those may affect your future. Personally and professionally, I have built many treasured relationships over the years, and so much of it begins by attending a conference and making a new friend.

SEMC 2024 was a blast. I experienced so many favorites that it’s hard to single out just one event. The in-person networking was a highlight, allowing me to connect with museum professionals I typically only interact with via email, making those relationships more personal and meaningful. I also cherished reconnecting with my former cohorts and mentor through dinners, which added a special touch to the experience. The conference’s location in the heart of Baton Rouge’s museum district was perfect, with convenient access to multiple museums just a short walk or ride away. The sessions were particularly impactful this year—each one seemed tailored to my professional experiences, from behind-the-scenes tours to discussions on AI in museums. For the first time, I felt at home at a conference, something I have never said before.

Louis De La Cruz, Visitor Engagement Coordinator, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland, SC Being part of SEMC2024 was a great experience. As a museum professional I have never had the chance to participate in a conference like this where everyone is excited to engage and participate with others. For me, the best part of SEMC2024 was the confidence it gave me about my place in the profession. Getting the

Sabrina Jeffcoat, Ph.D Student, University at Albany, Charleston, SC My favorite SEMC2024 memory is being able to see and experience the various cultural aspects of Baton Rouge, 81

LA while attending the conference. The people, sessions, social events and food all enhanced my overall conference experience. While many times, it feels as if conferences simply exist within a location, SEMC20204 really incorporated the host city in the planning and execution of the regional conference. I look forward to seeing what SEMC2025 in Montgomery, Alabama has to offer next year!

Courtney Bradford, Curator, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock, AR

Joan Katherine Lillian Garner, Tour Guide, West Baton Rouge Museum, Baton Rouge, LA I am appreciative that SEMC hosted its conference in Baton Rouge, LA. As a native Louisianian, I truly appreciated the showcasing of our culture, inclusive of the Second Line, food and music. SEMC included an African American Walking Tour, which was my most memorable experience at the conference because it was life changing. This allowed me the opportunity to do my first walking tour that included the marker that I unveiled in Downtown Baton Rouge as a descendant of the Baton Rouge Sit-Ins resulting in the significant U.S. Supreme Court case Garner v. Louisiana. At the conclusion of the tour Ashley Shoptaugh, who co-led the tour with me, provided tour evaluation forms. The responses included feedback such as “I loved having a descendant give the tour. It was personal. I loved the tour.” I am grateful for the encouragement that was provided from the participants of the walking tour and grateful to SEMC in supporting the work that I am engaged in as a museum professional and descendant in preserving this history.

If I could describe my experience at SEMC 2024 in one word, it would be transformative. I was able to sit in on sessions that truly changed the way I approached my job within my museum and motivated me to continue to push forward on my personal goals within the profession. For the first time, I was able to network with new colleagues on a different level than before. By the time I left Baton Rouge, my heart was filled, and I was ready to hit the ground running when I came back home. Thank you for extending an opportunity for me to attend this conference, it was truly impactful.

Terri White, President and CEO, Charlotte History Museum, Charlotte, NC

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SEMC 2024 Sponsors and Committees CONFERENCE SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS State of Louisiana/Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (General Conference Support) National Museum of African American History and Culture - Office of Strategic Partnerships (Event Management) GOLD SPONSORS Our Fundraising Search (Expo Receptions) Risk Strategies (Directors Luncheon) Visit Baton Rouge (Conference Tote Bags and Transportation) SILVER SPONSORS Atelier 4 (Annual Awards Luncheon) Collector Systems (Conference Lanyards) Compass Group (Expo Reception Bars) Solid Light (Attendee Headshots) BRONZE SPONSORS 10-31 A Family Company (Expo Receptions) Art Bridges Foundation (Educators Luncheon) Bonsai Fine Arts (Conference T-Shirt) Conserv (SERA Business Luncheon) ERCO Lighting, Inc. (Expo Receptions) Friesens (Annual Meeting Program Printing) Haizlip Studio (Evening Event - Louisiana Art and Science Museum)

Monadnock (Expo Coffee Break) Shiloh Museum of Ozark History (Expo Coffee Break) 2024 ANNUAL MEETING SUPPORTERS Capitol Park Museum Louisiana Art and Science Museum Louisiana Old State Capitol Louisiana Old Governor’s Mansion LSU Museum of Art LSU Rural Life Museum LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE Baton Rouge, Louisiana Host Committee Chair Michelle Schulte, LSU Museum of Art Baton Rouge, Louisiana Host Committee Geraldine Bordelon, Visit Baton Rouge John Sykes, Magnolia Mound Bill Stark, LSU Rural Life Museum Mary Durusau, Louisiana Old State Capitol Holly Talley, LA Department of Veterans Affairs Jason Andreasen, Baton Rouge Gallery Christina Melton, Knock Knock Children’s Museum Amanda Moak, West Baton Rouge Museum Michael Mamp, LSU Textile and Costume Museum Tracey Barhorst, Louisiana Arts and Science Museum Anna Gasperecz, Visit Baton Rouge Angela Proctor, Southern University and A&M College Darryl Hambrick, River Road African American Museum Jennifer Dyer, Louisiana Association of Museums/ Maritime Museum Louisiana Jennae Biddiscombe, Louisiana Association of Museums/LA Sports Hall of Fame Anne Mahoney, Capitol Park Museum

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LSU Rural Life Museum Capitol Park Museum LSU University Museums Textile and Costume Museum William A. Brookshire Military Museum LSU Archives LSU Campus Mounds LSU Tiger Stadium Whitney Plantation, Edgard Louisiana

Oak Alley Plantation, Vacherie, Louisiana The National World War II Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans, Louisiana Looking at Baton Rouge African American Walking Tour (Joan Garner) Downtown Cultural Landscapes Walking Tour (Anne Mahoney)

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SEMC 2024 BATON ROUGE IN PHOTOGRAPHS SEMC is grateful to Michael Lachowski (Public Relations for the Georgia Museum of Art) for capturing images of SEMC2024. Feel free to download and share! Credit can go to: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, for SEMC.

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A SPECIAL THANKS SEMC Endowment Contributions Many thanks to our endowment contributors this year (January 1, 2024 – December 15, 2024) for investing in the future of SEMC! When you are thinking of honoring or remembering someone, please consider a contribution to the SEMC endowment. For more information, contact Executive Director Zinnia Willits at 404.814.2048 or zwillits@semcdirect.net.

Anonymous, in honor of Graig Shaak George Bassi Charles (Tom) Butler David Butler Mary Hauser Michael Hudson Elise LeCompte Darcie MacMahon Nathan Moehlmann Rosalind Martin Doug Noble Vicky L. Kruckeberg and Carl R. Nold Willam Paul, Jr. Graig Shaak Robert and Nancy Sullivan Kristen Miller Zohn Zinnia Willits

THE PAST PRESIDENTS CIRCLE Members of the Past Presidents Circle contribute $150 annually for at least two years to the endowment fund: George Bassi Sharon Bennett David Butler Charles “Tom” Butler Tamra Sindler Carboni Matt Davis Micheal A. Hudson Darcie MacMahon Douglas Noble Robert Rathburn Graig D. Shaak Robert Sullivan Heather Marie Wells Zinnia Willits Kristen Miller Zohn

THE WILLIAM T. AND SYLVIA F. ALDERSON ENDOWMENT FELLOWS Many SEMC supporters have made commitments of distinction as Alderson Fellows. Their investment of at least $1,000 each is a significant leadership gift, reflective of a personal commitment to the professional association that has meant so much to each of them.

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Platinum Alderson Fellows (minimum $5,000) Sylvia F. Alderson Bob Rathburn Graig D. Shaak Nancy & Robert Sullivan Medallion Alderson Fellows (minimum $2,500) George Bassi Sharon Bennett David Butler Tamra Sindler Carboni William U. Eiland Martha Battle Jackson Pamela Meister Richard Waterhouse Alderson Fellows (minimum $1,000) Alexander Benitez T. Patrick Brennan Michael Brothers W. James Burns Matthew Davis Horace Harmon Brian Hicks Pamela Hisey Micheal Hudson Kathleen Hutton Rick Jackson Andrew Ladis John Lancaster Elise LeCompte Allyn Lord Michael Anne Lynn (continued) 125

R. Andrew Maass Darcie MacMahon Rosalind Martin Nathan Moehlmann Susan Perry Robin Seage Person Robin Reed Allison Reid Steve Rucker Michelle Schulte Ahmad Ward Michael Scott Warren Heather Marie Wells Kristen Miller Zohn

Other SEMC Contributions (Jan. 1 – Dec. 15, 2024) ANNUAL MEETING SCHOLARSHIPS Matthew Davis Danielle Hatch Heather Nowak Ashleigh Oatts Michael (Scott) Warren State of Louisiana/Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

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SEMC Active Memberships SEMC thanks all our active members, including those who have recently joined (in bold). Without your support and participation, we could not provide region wide services such as our awards, and scholarship programs, as well as our outstanding Annual Meetings and nationally acclaimed Jekyll Island Management Institute. If you are an individual member and your museum is not an institutional member, please encourage them to join. For information on memberships and benefits visit semcdirect.net, email memberservices@semcdirect.net, or call 404.814.2047. For your convenience, the last page of this newsletter is a membership application.

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Georgia Writers Museum Internship Experience Emme Clause

When I first stepped into Sylvia’s Coffee to meet with the director of the Georgia Writers Museum (GWM), Melissa Swindell, I was not sure what to expect. I had graduated from Georgia College a few months prior and was not sure what direction I wanted to go next in my life. However, I knew that whatever it was—I wanted to be writing! Growing up, I wrote scribbles in notebooks and “read” them out to anyone who would listen; I have always felt drawn to the craft.

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Not only was I helping the museum grow, but I was finding out what inspired me and my future. I discovered that I enjoyed using my creative side to design digitally, especially through the museum’s e-magazine, Page Turner. My passion for graphic design grew as I produced several issues of the magazine, and I even had a chance to write my own column, writing profiles of the team

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Feature Friday is a weekly story that focuses on a writer who is affiliated with Georgia in some capacity. So far, many talented writers have been highlighted, including Carson McCullers, Pat Conroy, Percival Everett, and more. I love not only learning all about the stories of these individuals but sharing them with our audience.

This internship has given me more than I could have predicted—like countless late nights at work on my laptop, laughs, and learning experiences. I feel so lucky

I get to work for a cause I have always been passionate about, without having to leave the town I love! Georgia Writers Museum has a bright future, and I am proud to be part of it.

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