The Clark is one of only a handful of institutions globally with a dual mission as an art museum and a distinguished center for research and higher education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art. No other institution of its scale and character has such a complex and exhilarating mission—complex because interrelating the differing purposes of an art museum and a center for research and higher education is so challenging, and exhilarating because the possibilities and implications of this combination are so dynamic.

Norman Rockwell Museum is the preeminent museum of American illustration art. Dedicated to art education and art appreciation inspired by the enduring legacy of Norman Rockwell, the Museum stewards the world’s largest and most significant collection of Rockwell art, and presents the works of contemporary and past masters of illustration. The Museum’s holdings include Rockwell's last studio, moved from its original location to the Museum grounds, and the Norman Rockwell Archives, a 200,000-object collection undergoing digital preservation through ProjectNORMAN, “A Save America’s Treasures Project.” The Museum is also home to the Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, the nation’s first research institute devoted to the art of illustration. In 2008, Norman Rockwell Museum became the first-ever museum recipient of the National Humanities Medal, America’s highest honor in the field. Norman Rockwell Museum is located on 36 park-like acres in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Rockwell’s hometown for the last 25 years of his life. The Museum is open year-round; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. From May through October, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; from November through April, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Rockwell’s studio is open May through October, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the Museum online at www.nrm.org.

Eastern States Exposition is a not-for-profit corporation committed to excellence in providing year-round opportunities for the development and promotion of agriculture, education, industry and family entertainment while preserving our New England heritage. The Exposition is home to over 100 year-round events, encompassing a wide range of consumer and trade shows, agricultural events, horse and dog shows, educational programs at Storrowton Village Museum and New England’s Premier Exposition – The Big E. The Big E is the largest commercial, educational and agricultural exposition in the east. Every fall, 1.5 million people travel to West Springfield for the sights, sounds and flavors of New England. The 17-day Fair features a variety of livestock shows and competitions, world-class entertainment, games and rides, the Avenue of States, a daily Mardi Gras parade and more. For more information on ESE and to see a full schedule of events, please visit TheBigE.com.

Williamstown Art Conservation Center is a nonprofit institution for the conservation and preservation of artworks and objects of cultural heritage. WACC provides the highest standards of professional service in all areas of treatment and consultation for museums and other nonprofit organizations as well as private institutions, businesses, and individuals throughout New England and the Northeast. WACC also co-founded and operates the Atlanta Art Conservation Center to serve institutions and individuals in the South.

Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield Museums, home of the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss, is comprised of five world-class museums and a sculpture garden: Five plus One equals FUN. Please visit the Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Springfield Science Museum, the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden. One admission gives access to all attractions plus changing exhibits, facilitated hands on/minds on activity centers, and programing for all ages.

The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) provides services to more than 1,700 schools and associations of schools in the United States and abroad, including 1,500 nonprofit, private K-12 schools in the U.S. that are self-determining in mission and program and are governed by independent boards. NAIS works to empower independent schools and the students they serve.

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art opened its doors in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 2002 with a bold but simple vision—to promote picture-book illustration, as an art form, around the world. During its first 20 years, the Museum has been a tireless champion for picture book art, amassing a world-class collection of more than 9,000 original illustrations. Its traveling exhibitions reach more than half a million museum visitors around the globe each year. Innovative education programs focus on the joys of art and books for school children, families, children’s book creators, and educators. Through their vision and generosity, the Museum's co-founders, the late Eric Carle and Barbara Carle, made a commitment to the future of illustrated children’s literature. An engaged national board of trustees made up of publishers, scholars, educators, artists, and philanthropists ensures that The Carle continues to be relevant, forward-thinking, and financially sustainable. Both as an institution and as a team of museum professionals, The Carle is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We bring those values to our exhibitions, programs, partnerships, and organizational culture. 

MASS MOCA FOUNDATION, INC is a museums and institutions company based out of 1040 MASS MOCA WAY, North Adams, Massachusetts, United States.

Fitchburg Art Museum is a museums and institutions company based out of 185 Elm St, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States.

The Arts Center of the Capital Region engages people in the creative experience. We are the region’s preeminent proponent of the arts and creative education, expression, and appreciation, serving people of all ages, abilities, and economic and cultural backgrounds. Get creative today at The Arts Center! Learn more at: artscenteronline.org.

MANY serves over 1,400 museums across New York State including museum studies professors and students, libraries and archives, and museum industry partners. Founded in 1962, MANY as it exists today is the result of a 2014 merger with the Upstate History Alliance. The merger successfully created the only statewide museum service organization with 700 member museums, historical societies, zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums. The Museum Association of New York is the only statewide museum service organization with more than 700 member museums, historical societies, zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums. MANY’s mission is to help shape a better future for museums and museum professionals by uplifting best practices and building organizational capacity through advocacy, training, and networking opportunities.