Voting Now Open for ARCS Board of Directors/Executive Committee 2026-2028 & Spring Call for Volunteers ARCS Update Vol 11 Issue 8
April 13, 2026 | ARCS NewsBoard of Directors/Executive Committee Voting 2026-2028
Voting Ballot Now Open and Closes May 1, 2026!
Active members can show your support of ARCS by voting for the following candidates:
Board of Directors 2026-2028
- Linda Endersby, Lecturer, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, United States of America
- Anne Lenhart, Director of Collections and Exhibitions, Meadows Museum, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, United States of America
- Anne Rappa, U.S. Fine Art Practice Leader, Marsh McClennan Agency, New York, New York, United States of America
Executive Committee 2026-2028
- Janet Northy, Senior Collections Manager, Anchorage Museum, Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America, President, ARCS Board of Directors
- Samantha Hunt-Duran, Owner & Founder, Mountain Museum Management, LLC, Aurora, Colorado, United States of America, Vice-President, ARCS Board of Directors
Information regarding the candidates and voting link was mailed to all active members last week. Didn’t receive your ballot? Please contact info@arcsinfo.org to check your membership status.
Spring Call for Committee Volunteers
ARCS is an association made possible through the commitment and interests of volunteers. The organization values individuals who seek to engage in the association's mission and programs while fostering community with their peers. Serving as a volunteer for ARCS provides professionals at all levels opportunities to build community, broaden representation of the field and its professionals, expand programming, and advocate for the field locally, regionally, and internationally. Check the website to see which Committees are seeking new Volunteers
We want your input on the ARCS Website!
The ARCSinfo.org Task Force is evaluating the website’s functionality to inform recommendations to update the website. We want feedback from users of the ARCS website on their user experience and their assessment of the website’s strengths and weaknesses. This is a crucial opportunity for all ARCS users to offer suggestions on the website's development. Complete this survey to provide feedback!
Affinity Groups: Spring 2026 Schedule
An ARCS Affinity Group is a community group made up of ARCS members who share common interests and goals, and who come together to support one another, share knowledge, and advocate for their mutual concerns.
Affinity Groups are open to all ARCS members and are free.
Upcoming Schedule
- Apr 17, 2026 ARCS Affinity Group: Diversity in Collections
- Apr 24, 2026 ARCS Affinity Group: Science Meetings
- Apr 28, 2026 ARCS Affinity Group: Accessions Group
- Apr 30, 2026 ARCS Affinity Group: Private Collections and Museums
- May 8, 2026 ARCS Affinity Group: Historic Buildings and Structures
- May 11, 2026 ARCS Affinity Group: Fine Art Services
ARCS at the 54th Annual AIC Meeting in Montreal
ARCS will be an exhibitor at the upcoming 54th Annual AIC Meeting in Montreal from April 28 - May 2, 2026. Stop by our booth #515 - we would love to say hello!
ARCS Vendor Directory
Access the ARCS Vendor Directory
Buy ARCS Merch!
The ARCS Printify Store is live! Visit our store to purchase all the coolest acid-free themed merch to show off at home, work, and conferences!
