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About SDEMP

Purpose

We strive to bring together San Diego’s Emerging Museum Professionals (SDEMP) community for networking and professional development opportunities.

We facilitate career growth and advancement through networking, workshops, and events.

We provide a platform for EMPs to communicate with and learn from one another.

We create a strong EMP presence in the County of San Diego through partnerships with local and national museum and cultural professional organizations.

We create a network within our local arts, science, and culture community to benefit the career growth of our members.

Awards & Recognition

San Diego EMP was honored as the Top EMP Chapter of 2021 by the National EMP Network, a reflection of our vibrant community and commitment to professional growth.

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Partner Organizations

San Diego EMP is proud to offer free and low-cost professional development opportunities, made possible by the generous support of our community partners.

Below is a list of organizations who have contributed to our growth and success. We’re grateful for their ongoing commitment to empowering emerging museum professionals.

🤝 Become a Partner

San Diego EMP isn’t just for individuals, it’s a collaborative community that thrives on support from local museums, cultural institutions, and mission-aligned organizations.

By partnering with us, your organization can:

  • Host events in your space

  • Co-lead workshops or mentorship sessions

  • Offer in-kind support through donations or discounted services

  • Collaborate on initiatives that uplift emerging museum professionals

Let’s create meaningful opportunities together.

Contact us at SanDiegoEMP@gmail.com to explore how your organization can get involved.