Tag: COVID-19

New Grant for the Peale!

Peale Awarded Grant to Help Gather Stories about Vaccination and Increase Vaccine Awareness

Two teal-colored bandaids in the shape of a heart.

Last week, a coalition of national museum and library associations announced the recipients of the second round of funding for Communities for Immunity, and the Peale was among the awardees.

Supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Communities for Immunity provides funding awards and support to museums and libraries engaging their communities to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence. As trusted community partners, museums and libraries play a critical role in building vaccine confidence and fighting the pandemic.

“Through this unprecedented partnership, Communities for Immunity is providing nearly 100 museums, libraries, and tribal organizations across the country with over $1.6 million over two rounds of funding to help their community members make well-informed decisions about COVID-19 and vaccinations,” said Laura Lott, President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums. “These organizations are linchpins in helping bring an end to the pandemic and leading their communities into a brighter, healthier future.”

We will be working with a host of community partners to do our part! Stay tuned!

COVID-19 Protocols for In-Person Events

A close-up view of the novel corona virus.

Following the lead of many cultural organizations around the world, the Peale has decided to require a proof of vaccination to attend in-person events. Learn more below:

To ensure the health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff, the Peale has implemented the following protocols to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19: 

*Effective October 1, 2021, proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required to attend all in person, indoor events, including Peale exhibitions and programs that take place at the Carroll Mansion. In keeping with public health and local government guidelines, facemasks, worn properly over the nose and mouth, will be required at all times for indoor Peale events until further notice. We encourage visitors to wear masks while outside as well.  Proof of a negative COVID-19 test will not be acceptable for entry at Peale events at either venue. 

  • Outdoor events do not require proof vaccination, but masks are strongly encouraged.  
  • Reservations are required to confirm attendance. Peale uses Eventbrite to manage event reservations. Registration information will be posted with the event details on our website. 
  • Help us protect everyone! If you feel sick on the day of your scheduled event, please stay at home. 

Vaccine Requirements 

All visitors, staff, volunteers, and on-site personnel must be fully vaccinated to attend indoor events at the Peale or Carroll Mansion. You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you have received a second dose in a two-dose vaccine series or two weeks after you have received a single-dose vaccine. 

The Peale will need to see proof of vaccination against Covid-19 with a vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or by the World Health Organization (WHO). 

All audience members must provide in-person verification of vaccination. Prior to entering the Peale or its affiliated sites (such as the Carroll Mansion), you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination via an original physical vaccination card or photograph of it on your mobile device, or through a MyIR.net QR Code. You must present photo ID along with your vaccine proof. Peale staff or affiliates will review your proof of vaccination as you arrive at the Peale or its affiliated sites. 

In recognition of the great uncertainty created by the current health situation and the fact that some participants may arrive unaware of our vaccine policies, we have reviewed our ticket policies to make sure we are as flexible and accommodating as possible in the event you are unable to attend an in-person performance because of vaccine status. As such, many events will include components or elements that will be posted online. We will make every effort to help visitors experience Peale-related programs, regardless of vaccination status. 

Ticket Flexibility 

In recognition of the great uncertainty created by the current health situation and the fact that some participants may arrive unaware of our vaccine policies, we have reviewed our ticket policies to make sure we are as flexible and accommodating as possible in the event you are unable to attend an in-person performance because of vaccine status. As such, many events will include components or elements that will be posted online. We will make every effort to help visitors experience Peale-related programs, regardless of vaccination status. 

Ensuring Your Safety 

The Peale has made a number of changes to make sure its building sites are as safe and welcoming as possible when we reopen. As health and safety conditions and recommendations change, we will update our policies accordingly and keep our audiences informed. 

  • We have enhanced our cleaning procedures and will offer hand sanitizer to visitors. 
  • We will be offering e-tickets/contactless entry options. 
  • All ticket buyers will be sent a pre-performance email with specific health and safety protocols relating to the performance they are attending. 

The Peale participates in the Smithsonian’s “Vaccines & US” initiative

Smithsonian launches the “Vaccines & US” initiative, a national collaboration of cultural organizations supporting vaccine education

>NOW LISTENING FOR VACCINATION STORIES! Contribute yours today.

A woman with a yellow mask gets a COVID shot.

The Peale has partnered with the Smithsonian and other museums from across the U.S. to help launch a new nationwide initiative, “Vaccines & US: Cultural Organizations for Community Health.” This Smithsonian-led initiative will bring together museums, libraries and cultural institutions across the country to support the national effort to provide Americans with accessible, trustworthy information about vaccines. The initiative shares free resources that local cultural organization can use to help their communities make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccination.

“Vaccines & US” curates an online hub of resources about COVID-19: the safety, efficacy and value of COVID-19 vaccines, practical advice for having conversations about vaccination, American communities’ and cultures’ response to the pandemic and the history of pandemics and vaccination in the U.S. The initiative invites local museums, libraries, cultural organizations and civic centers to use these free resources to support vaccine education in their communities. From videos and infographics to activities and educational curricula, the scientific content is vetted by an advisory group of medical professionals from collaborating organizations. As part of these online offerings, the Smithsonian sponsored artists and designers to create posters that cultural organizations can download and share with their audiences.

Mama Linda Goss, the Peale’s Storyteller in Residence

The Peale’s Storyteller in Residence, Mama Linda Goss, hosted online conversations with local storytellers about their experiences and concerns about the COVID vaccine. Listen to a selection here!

Learn more about vaccines and how cultural organizations like the Peale are supporting the vaccine effort.