N.C. Humanities Seeks 6 Venues To Host Touring Exhibit Voices And Votes: Democracy In America
Our democracy demands action, reaction, vision, and revision as we continue to question how to form “a more perfect union.” From the revolution and suffrage to civil rights and casting ballots, this exhibit explores how everyone in every community is part of this ever-evolving story – the story of democracy in America.
North Carolina Humanities is now accepting applications from small-town and rural communities to participate in the 2024 – 2025 statewide tour of Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution.
Opportunity at a Glance
NC Humanities invites small-town and rural museums, libraries, historical societies, community venues, and other eligible cultural nonprofit organizations to host this exhibit. Applications are due July 31, 2023.
Selected host sites will receive the Voices and Votes exhibit for approximately six weeks, rent-free, from April 2024 – January 2025. They will also receive up to $5,000 in grant funding to support the design and implementation of public programs, events, companion exhibits, and resources that enhance the exhibit’s themes.
View a detailed outline of the exhibition complete with photos, exhibit specs, and images of the exhibition installed. Please also read our Request for Proposals for full details on this opportunity.
Have Questions? Attend a Webinar!
NC Humanities will host several interactive webinars about this opportunity. Attendees will learn about the exhibition, the requirements, how to apply, and more. Registration is required.
June 14 at 12 PM: Register Here
June 29 at 10 AM: Register Here
July 10 at 2 PM: Register Here
Looking for more help with your application? Contact Caitlin Patton Stanley, NC Humanities’ Director of Grants and Compliance, at [email protected] or schedule a one-on-one phone consultation.
About Museum on Main Street
NC Humanities is proud to have partnered with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service for over a decade to bring Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibitions to North Carolina’s small towns and rural communities. These Museum on Main Street exhibitions, including Voices and Votes, are designed to start dialogue; facilitate connections; open doors to community history, culture, and people; and build a sense of local pride. Support for MoMS has been provided by the U.S. Congress.
Upcoming Events
Check out other upcoming NC Humanities-supported events by visiting their statewide community event calendar.