The American Library Association’s (ALA) Public Programs Office currently has two great traveling exhibitions open for applications from public libraries: World on the Move and Exploring Human Origins. Questions about either exhibition may be directed to Hannah Arata at harata@ala.org or to publicprograms@ala.org.
World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration
DEADLINE: November 14, 2022
ALA invites applications from public libraries in the United States and territories interested in hosting the traveling exhibition World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration, developed by the American Anthropological Association and the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Fifteen public libraries will be selected to host the 1000-square-foot exhibit for approximately five weeks. Selected sites will also receive a $500 stipend to conduct public programs, events or activities related to the human migration themes explored in the exhibition.
Exploring Human Origins: Promoting a National Conversation on Human Evolution
DEADLINE: November 7, 2022
ALA, in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s (NMNH) Human Origins Program, invites applications from public libraries interested in hosting the traveling exhibition Exploring Human Origins: Promoting a National Conversation on Human Evolution.
Six public libraries will be selected for the national tour. Working with leading scientists from the NMNH Human Origins Program, the libraries will engage audiences across a wide spectrum – from those who do not question the scientific study of human origins to those who are troubled by its findings – to engage the complex field of human evolution research in ways that are understandable, fulfilling, captivating and relevant.