State of the Association
Abstract
Over the past year, the Visual Resources Association has sustained its dynamism while enhancing its operations. A major milestone was the November integration of a new service into membership management, led by Implementation Manager Meghan Rubenstein with invaluable assistance from Lise Hawkos. The online merch shop, constructed by Maria Nuccilli, broadens member engagement. Core activities continue through workshops, presentations, and small-group gatherings, facilitated by the Regional Workshop Programs, the Summer Educational Institute, the Equitable Action Committee, and the Membership Committee. The association’s journal, the Visual Resources Association Bulletin, is advancing toward gold-standard open access. Financial support remains active for member projects and conference attendance, with renewed collaboration with ARLIS to sustain the Summer Educational Institute. The Code of Conduct is under review, and the Education Committee has been renamed the Programming Committee to better reflect its scope. The Board also thanks members’ participation in the Future Forward Breakfast at 2025 annual conference and positions the upcoming 2026 annual conference as an opportunity to grow the community. The speech closes with a call to get involved to sustain VRA’s momentum and impact.
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