We got our Annual Subsidy. But we’ll be honest with you, it doesn’t go very far.
So instead of deciding behind closed doors, we’re doing something different: we’re showing you exactly what we’re working on — and asking you to tell us what matters most to you.

Check through our 2026 plans and meet the projects.

🟡 NEW PROJECT — COMMS EVERYWHERE
Argentina. Angola. Puerto Rico. New Zealand. These ICOM-represented countries have zero COMMS members. We want to change that — by working with National Committees to bring museum communicators into the fold.

🔵 WEBINAR — CREATORS AS PARTNERS
Influencers as heritage mediators? Yes. This workshop explores how platform algorithms shape cultural consumption and how to tell great stories without losing your rigor.

⚪ WEBINAR — MUSEUMS AS SAFE SPACES
What is the role of comms professionals in building museums where everyone belongs? A 2-session webinar to explore the question and find actionable answers.

🟤 NEW PROJECT — COMMS NEW TALENTS
Young members with bold ideas deserve a stage. This grant program supports innovative ideas in museum communications and covers travel to our annual conference in Finland.

🪨 NEW PROJECT — COMMS AWARDS
We’re launching the first-ever COMMS Awards at our Finland conference. The best projects in museum comms, marketing, branding, PR, and audience engagement will be recognized. Could yours be one of them?

🔴 SOLIDARITY — MUSEUM WITHOUT BORDERS
With support from the SAREC Solidarity grant and investment from partners including INTERCOM, ICAMT, ICOM DOCUMENTATION, ICTOP, and ICOM FINLAND, this project reaches museum professionals living under conflict, sanctions, or political isolation.

🌍 ANNUAL CONFERENCE — TÄSTÄ TULEE MAHTAVAA
(“This is going to be great” 🇫🇮) Our host museum is confirmed. Details are coming. Get ready to step on the stage.

Now it’s your turn.
Which project interests you the most? Is there something missing from this list? Drop your thoughts in the comments on Instagram— your input shapes our priorities.