Student Opportunities

GAM is excited to offer special opportunities for students to attend and participate in GAM2026:

Poster Sessions: Undergraduate and graduate students in Georgia have two opportunities to present in front of a statewide museum network: a virtual program in November 2025 and in-person at the February 2026 conference. We want to hear what cool projects students have worked on for museums as part of a museum studies class, internship, or volunteer opportunity! Click here to learn more or email Ashleigh Oatts, GAM Program Committee Chair, with questions.

Scholarships: GAM is pleased to offer two student scholarships to attend the 2026 GAM Annual Conference. Each scholarship is valued at $500, including full conference registration at the student rate (a $160 value) and a stipend of $340 to pay for a hotel room (which may be shared), meals not included in the registration fee, gas, or other travel costs. Click here to learn more or email Rebecca Bush, GAM President, with questions.

DEADLINE FOR BOTH: Monday, October 27, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

About Our Theme 

“Conversations and Curveballs: Hitting It Out of the Park in Georgia’s Museums,” challenges us to examine both the meaningful dialogues happening within our institutions and the unexpected challenges that continue to shape how we engage with our communities, collections, and each other.

We want to hear your stories of innovation, missteps, resilience, collaboration, and growth. Whether your museum hit a home run or had to pivot mid-play, your experiences can help others navigate similar journeys. Let’s come together to explore the honest, thought-provoking, and sometimes unpredictable realities of working in the museum field.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 CONFERENCE PARTNERS