The Office of Strategic Partnerships at the National Museum of African American History and Culture announces our open call for applications for the 2024 Ethical Interpretation Workshop.
Offered annually, the Ethical Interpretation Workshop provides technical training for museum professionals on interpretive theory and ethical practice. The program addresses histories of oppressed people whose experiences have been historically ignored and misrepresented and does so by recognizing their individuality, achievements, and challenges. Ethical Interpretation centers the critical importance of collaboration with the communities whose histories are being interpreted, and connects past, present, and future conditions for learners. Participants are equipped with tools and techniques to develop culturally responsive interpretation, and how to prepare themselves to engage in challenging discussions in a safe and sustainable way. Appropriate use of language and cultural frameworks, awareness of identity and self, and addressing audience responses are just some of the topics covered.
2024 Session Dates are as follows:
- Virtual Days: June 10-13, 2024 (10:00 am to 3:30 pm daily)
- In-Person Days: June 17-20, 2024 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily)
The workshop is open to museum professionals in the United States and the Caribbean engaged in historical and cultural interpretation or a closely related field. Several travel/tuition scholarships are available. Please visit our website for more information and instructions on how to apply. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have about the workshop and/or the application process.
Completed applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
