About CIMAM

CIMAM – International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art – is an Affiliated Organization of ICOM. Founded in 1962, CIMAM’s vision is a world where the contribution of museums, collections, and archives of modern and contemporary art to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of society is recognized and respected.

Open Call for Nominations: 2026 Outstanding Museum Practice Award

CIMAM opens the Call for Nominations for the sixth edition of the Outstanding Museum Practice Award (OMPA) 2026, an international recognition of the incredible work being done in modern and contemporary art museums worldwide. The deadline for submitting a nomination is April 15, 2026, at midnight CEST.

From Local Initiatives to Structural Transformation

Join the first webinar of 2026 on Monday, 23 March at 5:30 pm IST, and take part in a conversation with the 2025 OMPA-awarded museum practices to explore three museum practices distinguished for their exemplary vision and their capacity to catalyse structural transformation within modern and contemporary art museums worldwide.

"There is no single exportable model of the museum"

Interview with Pablo Lafuente, CIMAM Board Member and Artistic Director, Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, published in the yearbook "Coleccionar Arte Contemporáneo" (Spain), March 2026

Call for Hosts of CIMAM's 2027 Annual Conference

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2026. While this Call for Hosts is issued for the 2027 CIMAM Annual Conference, CIMAM welcomes expressions of interest and proposals for future editions, including 2028 and 2029.

Call to CIMAM members to renew their Memberships 2026–28

All memberships expire at the end of December 2025. Don't wait to renew your membership. Your renewal helps ensure that the network stays robust, that museum voices from every region continue to be heard, and that we can collectively respond to emerging challenges and foster innovation within the contemporary art field.

Join CIMAM for the 2026-28 term

Museums and museum professionals do not operate in isolation; they are part of a global ecosystem sustained by exchange and collaboration. CIMAM exists to nurture and strengthen that ecosystem. Join CIMAM today to stay globally connected and engage in critical debates that actively shape museum practice worldwide.

A Shared Vision for Modern and Contemporary Art Museums

CIMAM President Amanda de la Garza welcomes the new Board, Patrons, and the CIMAM community to a new three-year term aimed at strengthening and responding to the needs of this unique international network of professionals working in modern and contemporary art museums and collections.

Save the Date for CIMAM 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe

Join CIMAM 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 20–22 November for CIMAM’s 58th Annual Conference, hosted by the National Gallery of Zimbabwe

CIMAM releases a new Best Practices Initiative

Thursday, 20 November 2025. CIMAM launches a landmark position paper that aims to redefine how museums and living artists collaborate, introducing the ‘Memorandum of Care and Understanding (MoCU).

Best Practices

Museum directors, curators and others responsible for museum governance and programming are urged to review carefully and be guided by the code of ethics, museum professional principles and best practices for managing controversy guide.

CIMAM Free Admission Program

Let's embark on a journey of cultural exchange and inspiration. Enjoy CIMAM's Free Admission Program and get free access to over 350 modern and contemporary art museums, collections, and biennials worldwide. Join the program as an institutional member to welcome more than 800 museum professionals to your museum!

Global Calls and Initiatives in the Arts

Organizations linked to the culture and arts sector that call for action to combat climate change from the arts sector, and to which CIMAM has contributed by signing a call or with advice.

Get the Best of CIMAM

As a CIMAM member, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits that advance your career, expand your professional network, and strengthen your voice within the global museum community.

CIMAM: What’s On Now

Stay up to date with CIMAM’s current opportunities. Your engagement strengthens our global museum community.

CIMAM News

Here you will find our latest news about programs, open calls, job positions, museum watch actions, and much more. Don't lose sight of CIMAM's news section!

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