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Welcome to South Carolina’s most active community of museums and museum professionals. Our members’ area is continuously growing with new resources and opportunities. Please scroll down to explore our upcoming conferences and a library of plans and policies.

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To renew your membership, please press “Renew” above, or see your Account page for paying via check.

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Annual Conference

SCFM 2024 Annual Conference

The 2024 Annual Meeting will be held September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC.  For conference updates and more information on ways you can be involved, please visit SCFM2024.  We're gearing up for a great conference and hope you all can join!

2024 Awards Program

The South Carolina Federation of Museums Awards Program was established in 1990 to recognize the outstanding achievements of museums, museum professionals, and supporters in South Carolina. Please consider nominating an institution or individual who has contributed to the growth and success of our state's museums for recognition by SCFM in 2024. Click here to apply!

2024 Shout Outs!

If you would like to highlight a fellow colleague for their contributions, why not submit a SHOUT OUT nomination! These Shout Outs will be showcased online and in our SCFM quarterly newsletter. COMING Spring 2024!

2025 & 2026 Locations

The SCFM Professional Development Committee is accepting proposals for the 2025 and 2026 annual conference locations. Submit your name, organizational information and a one page narrative to scfm@scmuseums.org or submit here.

Organizational Support

Policy Swap

Sample policies from other South Carolina institutions to help establish new or update existing policies.

Object Swap

Deaccessioned objects looking for an appropriate home. Check availability or submit objects for consideration.

Disaster Preparedness

Resources to help prepare for an unexpected natural disaster and connect with those who can help. Click here for more.

Association of Counties

There are 46 counties in South Carolina ranging in population from 9,958 to 379,616.
Know who your elected officials are and know more about the community you serve.

Find Your Legislators

Find your Senators and Representatives for both the South Carolina State Legislature and United States Congress.

ADVOCACY DAY

Join other SCFM members for a two-day event in Washington, DC as we meet with members of Congress to express how South Carolina museums are essential to our quality of life and economy, and how federal funding supports our efforts.

2017 -SC Museum Supported Jobs
Millions generated in taxes
million dollar impact on sc

Member Directory

SCFM Executive Committee 

President  JR Fennell jfennell@lex-co.com 
Vice President  Andy Thomas athomas@cityofcayce-sc.gov 
Secretary Linda Smith linda02.smith@srs.gov
Treasurer Marian Calder calder.marian@horrycountysc.gov
At Large  VACANT
At Large Abigail Burden beltonmuseum@bellsouth.net
At Large  La Ruchala Murphy lmurphy@arts.sc.gov 
 
Interested in joining the SCFM Executive Committee for 2024 – 2026? Available Seats include: Vice President, Secretary, and Member At Large.  Please submit a brief bio with an expression of interest to scfm@scmuseums.org by Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Elections will take place March 15 – 31, 2024. 
 
SCFM Field Services Outreach Manager – Timia D. Thompson scfm@scmuseums.org
 

Scholarships

Jekyll Island Institute

The SCFM Jekyll Island Management Institute (JIMI) Scholarship provides one SCFM member $750 for tuition and an additional $450 for travel and lodging while attending the program.

Christopher T. Loeblein

Scholarship award is for one SCFM member to attend the annual SCFM Annual Conference.

George D. Terry Professional Development Fellowship

Fellowship requests are accepted by January 30 of each calendar year. Funding assists members in attending professional workshops, lectures and classes. Funding to not exceed $100 per request.

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Employment Opportunities

All South Carolina Federation of Museums members and member institutions can post for free.  Nonmembers are requested to pay a $25 fee.  

Please Note: All SCFM job postings must include a compensation range, in the form of a salary, hourly wage, or stipend. Please also be sure to include the following:

  • Job Title
  • Location
  • Description of the position and organization
  • Numerical salary or salary range

SCFM supports field-wide efforts to encourage transparency in hiring practices. It is our belief that pay transparency is one step toward more equitable hiring, retention, and promotion of people working in museums.

Please email job posting requests to scfm@scmuseums.org with ‘Museum Job’ and the hiring organization in the Subject Line.  Please allow 72 hours for jobs to post.

*Under Construction:  We appreciate your patience as we overhaul our job board.  Please continue to send us your employment opportunities.  While posting to our website is temporarily on pause, we’re still sharing via our social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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