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Mission and Vision

Mission

The Southeastern Museum Conference is a membership organization that fosters networking, professional development, educational opportunities, communication, and diversity for museums in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands.

Vision

The Southeastern Museums Conference envisions a vibrant and inclusive museum community that leads the industry through innovative practices, celebrates diversity, and provides accessible opportunities for all museum professionals. By setting the standard for excellence and fostering collaboration across the region, we aim to inspire and empower museums to thrive in a dynamic cultural landscape

Principles

In planning for the future, SEMC should:
  • Develop new initiatives within the larger context of the profession and not commit organization resources to unnecessary programs and activities.
  • Be fiscally responsible in all its work.
  • Be responsive to the needs of its various audiences (Annual Meeting participants, the larger membership, and the field) and how much they are willing to commit in terms of time and money.
  • Encourage diversity and foster mutual respect and collegiality in all its programs and activities.
  • Not rely solely on quantitative measures (e.g., number of participants or costs) in assessing an initiative but recognize that value or impact may be perceived and evaluated in different ways.

Goals

SEMC should look both outward at its relationship with its members and the larger profession and inward at its structure and resources.  SEMC's Council approved a strategic plan (2025-2027) to address those two perspectives.

SEMC Policies 

Access the SEMC Gift Acceptance Policy
Access the SEMC  Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Access the SEMC's Code of Conduct
Access the SEMC Virtual Programs Code of Conduct