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About CMA
A Membership Organization of the American Anthropological Association
The mission of the Council for Museum Anthropology (CMA) is to foster the development of anthropology in the context of museums and related institutions.
We are an all-volunteer membership section of the American Anthropological Association that serves scholars, practitioners, and students across the fields of anthropology, museology, cultural heritage, folklore, social studies of science, art history, history, and many more.
What we do
We engage with anthropological collections, diverse institutions and communities, and museum-related issues on multiple platforms, including CMA’s journal, Museum Anthropology, a regular column in Anthropology News, social media platforms, a biennial conference, mentorship programming, as well as seminars and special publications. CMA also maintains the Museum Anthropology Blog, which highlights breaking news in museum anthropology. The CMA supports and maintains a community dedicated to the advancement of the field.
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Internship Announcement: McDermott Intern for Asian Art, Dallas Museum of Art
Deadline: March 16, 2026. Description Position: McDermott Intern for Asian Art Reports to: The Cecil and Ida Green Curator of Asian Art Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Hourly Benefits: Medical, dental,
Internship Announcement: Collections Management Intern, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Application Due: February 15, 2026 Full-Time Onsite Internship $850/week June 1 – August 7, 2026 Desired Majors and Areas of Study: African American history and