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Maryland Museum Economic Impact Report (2026)
Maryland Museum Economic Impact Report (2026)
BACKGOUND
Maryland Museums Association applied for and received funding from competitive grant programs at the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority and Preservation Maryland to commission an economic impact study of Maryland’s museum sector.
SCOPE OF WORK
MMA selected Parker Strategy Group to complete the project as expert consultant. Through this contract with Parker Strategy Group, MMA will measure and interpret the statewide and local economic contributions of museums, contextualize these findings within related industries (e.g., tourism, recreation, revitalization), and provide a final report suitable for widespread use and distribution for industry reference, public awareness, legislative advocacy, and/or goal-setting purposes.
PARTICIPATE!
In addition to the economic data analysis that will be completed by Parker Strategy Group, MMA wants to hear from you! We have an online survey and will be hosting four working meetings/listening sessions across the state in February and March.
QUESTIONS?
We're happy to connect! Please email Meg Baco at marylandmuseums@gmail.com *and* Kyle McMillen mcmillen@parkerstrategygroup.com.
Maryland Oral History Training & Toolkit (2026)
Maryland Oral History Training & Toolkit (2026)
Maryland Museums Association
RFP: Oral History Consultant
Budget: $3500
Due: September 24, 2025
Maryland Museums Association
RFP: Oral History Consultant
Budget: $3500
Due: September 24, 2025
Maryland Museums Association, Inc. (MMA) invites proposals from qualified individuals and/or firms to lead a project focused on best practices for oral history, emphasizing equity, trust, and privacy. This work is funded in part by a competitive grant awarded to the Maryland Museums Association by the Maryland 250 Commission.
The consultant will develop materials that are grounded in national best practices supplemented with Maryland-based case-studies and resources. The audience of this work are volunteers, cultural organizations, and community historians in Maryland that are considering launching or improving oral history programs at their institutions/agencies that are ethical, inclusive, and sustainable.
Total budget is not to exceed $3,500 for consultant services, exclusive of workshop/meeting room rental fees and printing of worksheets/reports. The consultant must complete all deliverables by March 31, 2026, with draft materials and workshop scheduling completed in coordination with board members of the Maryland Museums Association. Submit your proposal by September 24, 2025 in PDF format via email.
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