Virginia Association of Museums Community Survey
We’re grateful to have you as part of the Virginia museum community. Your stories and challenges help guide our collective journey. This survey is part of our commitment to listening deeply and responding meaningfully. Your insights will directly inform VAM’s advocacy efforts, professional development offerings, and future programming. What you share helps us understand the evolving needs of our community and ensures that the support we offer is grounded in lived experience. Thank you for taking the time to reflect with us.
Thank you for your honest feedback. Your response will be confidentially collected and VAM will be transparent in how this data will be used to inform next steps related to the organization's advocacy efforts. We are only collecting contact information in case we need to reach out with any additional questions. This data will not be shared.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
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What museum or cultural institution do you represent OR are concerned about? (Optional)
As we navigate this season together, what are some of the key challenges your museum is currently facing?
Funding and Financial Sustainability
Staff retention and workforce challenges
Community Relations and Inclusivity
Audience Engagement and Attendance
Political or Legislative Restrictions
Technology and Digital Adaptations
Other (Please Specify Below)
How have changes in funding or resources this past year impacted your work and your team?
Significant Reductions in Funding
Some reductions in Funding
No change in Funding
Funding has Increased
Not Sure
How have these changes affected your team, operations, or mission?
How confident do you feel about your museum’s ability to engage with community tensions or navigate politically sensitive topics?
Not Confident
Somewhat Confident
Confident
Very Confident
What resources, tools, or support would help your museum navigate current challenges and continue to grow?
What is one area where VAM should focus its advocacy or professional development efforts to better support and connect the museum community?
Is there anything else you’d like to share about your museum’s journey—whether it’s a challenge, a need, or a story—that could help us better support you and the broader Virginia museum community?
Thank you for sharing your time and insights with us. Your reflections are a vital part of building a more connected, resilient, and inclusive museum community. Together, we continue to create spaces of learning, growth, and transformation across Virginia.
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