Call for AAM Content Advisory Committee Members

Become a Content Advisory Committee Member

As a member of AAM’s volunteer Content Advisory Committee (CAC), you’ll work alongside a diverse group of museum professionals from across the country to review proposals, identify emerging ideas, and help build the educational program for the AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo.

Serving on the CAC gives you a behind-the-scenes look at hundreds of ideas from across the museum community before anyone else sees them. You’ll help curate a conference that inspires thousands of museum professionals while expanding your own understanding of emerging trends, innovative practices, and the issues shaping our field.

The CAC seeks museum professionals across different types of museums and functional roles to review and recommend content for the 2027 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo to be held May 5-8, 2027, in Houston. CAC members serve a one-year term. You’ll also experience the conference you helped shape—connecting with thousands of museum professionals, exploring new ideas, and seeing your work come to life during the Annual Meeting. As a thank-you for your service, CAC members receive complimentary registration for the 2027 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo.

Interested in joining the CAC? Apply by August 21.

Ideal candidates:

• Bring experience from any stage of a museum career, from emerging professionals to seasoned leaders at museums, museum-related organizations, or museum service providers.
• Are current individual, industry, or museum AAM members.
• Have attended an AAM Annual Meeting in the past (preferred).
• Have a deep understanding of museum issues and practices.
• Care about the integrity and quality of the content review process.
• Will enjoy bringing thoughtful discussion and feedback on proposals during selection meetings.
• Can commit to receiving training on the proposal review platform.

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Standard Agreement for CAC Chairs & Committee Members

As a CAC member, I agree to:

• Serve for the full term agreed upon, which includes reviewing, evaluating, and recommending Annual Meeting session proposals.
• Review proposals within the assigned thematic track.
• Maintain active AAM membership (individual, industry, or institutional) throughout your term.
• Complete all reviews by the deadlines provided.
• Follow the scoring system and guidelines provided.
• Abstain from reviewing proposals where you may have a conflict of interest.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process and not disclose proposal content, scoring, comments, or discussions.
• Notify AAM staff if you are unable to fulfill your responsibilities.
• Attend the in-person CAC meeting on November 5-6, 2026, in Houston. Notify AAM staff in advance if you are unable to attend.
• Cover your own travel and lodging expenses for the in-person selection meeting.
• Understand that you will receive complimentary registration to the 2027 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. This waiver is non-transferable and cannot be applied to future meetings or to another individual.
• Cover your own travel, lodging, meals, and event tickets if attending the 2027 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo.

Meetings & Time Commitment

Full CAC Kick-Off Meeting

• A virtual meeting will be held after the Call for Proposals opens. This meeting includes an overview of the process and a tutorial for the review portal.
• Tentative date: September 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET (1 hour)
• The meeting will be recorded and shared with CAC members.

Proposal Review and Scoring

• The open Call for Proposals runs August 10–September 21, 2026.
• The CAC review period is open from September 25–October 23, 2026.
• Each sub-team may review approximately 100–130 proposals.
• Proposals take 5–10 minutes each to review.
• All reviews and comments must be completed by October 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

In-Person Selection Meeting

• Following the review period, sub-teams will meet in person to finalize selections.
• Dates: November 5-6, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
• Travel and hotel expenses are the responsibility of the CAC member or their institution.

AAM 2026-2027 Planning Timeline

• August 7–September 18, 2026 – Call for Proposals
• September 15, 2026 – Full CAC Virtual Kick-Off Meeting (tentative)
• September 25–October 23, 2026 – Proposal Review Period
• November 5–6, 2026 – In-Person Selection Meeting in Houston, TX
• December 1, 2026 – Notifications sent to proposal submitters
• January 11, 2027 – Session descriptions and schedule goes live on AAM website.
• March 2027 – Launch Mobile App
• May 5-8, 2027 (at Annual Meeting)

How to Apply

Please complete the short application linked below. You’ll be asked to provide information about your background and expertise, and to confirm your agreement with the CAC requirements and responsibilities. Applications are due August 21 and applicants will be notified of their selection by August 31, 2026.