What is CIMAM?

CIMAM is the only international body devoted exclusively to Museums and Collections of Modern Art. It is run by elected volunteers.

Its aims are:

a) To establish CIMAM as THE organisation for the discussion of philosophical, ethical and practical questions relating to the running and development of Museums and Galleries of Modern and Contemporary Art worldwide.
b) To provide an international forum for discussion and to anticipate and discuss new developments in contemporary art and theory.
c) To promote the dissemination of knowledge and information about modern and contemporary art.
d) To organise an annual General Meeting and to publish its proceedings.
e) To regularly produce a newsletter for members and to provide a forum for the exchange of information.
f) To uphold and define good practice and professional standards in Museums and Galleries of Modern Art and other related bodies.
g) To support the aims of ICOM.

How is CIMAM Run?

CIMAM is run by a Board with a President and Secretary/Treasurer, which is elected by the membership every three years at the Plenary Meeting of ICOM. The Board meets twice a year; one of these meetings takes place at the time of the CIMAM General Meeting.