ICMA Committees
Duties + time commitments breakdown
Updated March 2026

75th Anniversary Committee *

This is a newly formed committee to begin envisioning a celebration of the ICMA’s 75th Anniversary in 2031.
Estimated time commitment: 10 hours annually

Advocacy Committee

Devises ways to prepare ICMA members to advocate for the field of medieval art history and more broadly for the arts and humanities.
Estimated time commitment: 20 hours annually

Audit Committee

Oversees the annual financial review or audit (the latter occurring every third year), including approval of results from the previous year’s review/audit. The committee meets twice annually.
Estimated time commitment: 6 hours annually

Book Prize Jury

Awards the ICMA Annual Book Prize; consideration of eligible submissions takes place June-October, with additional considerations and discussions through the end of the calendar year as needed. 15-25 submissions on average.
Estimate time commitment: 40+ hours annually

Development Committee * (formerly Friends of the ICMA)

Tasked with high-level donor relations and securing funding for ICMA programming. This includes follow-up with specific individuals and being able to engage with donors who believe in ICMA’s mission.
Estimated time commitment: 10 hours annually

Digital Resources Committee

Creates online programming to benefit ICMA members, including “Mining the Collection” (at least once each year in conjunction with the ICMS/Kalamazoo conference) and “Medieval Coming Attractions” (twice each year).
Estimated time commitment: 20 hours annually

Finance Committee

Oversees the ICMA’s financial needs, budget, and endowment performance. The committee meets three times annually and recommends endowment draws and budgets for a board vote.
Estimated time commitment: 10 hours annually

Grants and Awards Committee

Considers two cycles of grant applications: Student Travel Grant, Student Research Grant, and Exhibition Development Grant in the Spring (April/May) then Research and Publication Grant in the Fall (September/October)
Estimated time commitment: 20-30 hours annually, depending on number of submissions

IDEA Committee

Works to create useful programming and resources for ICMA members to enhance the inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility of their professional spaces (classrooms, museums, etc). Advises the Executive Committee on issues that arise which might inspire the ICMA to contact others outside of our membership circles to advocate on behalf of the organization on a matter of professional concern to the membership. Members also audit the ICMA’s activities to ensure our values are met.
Estimated time commitment: 15 hours annually

International Engagement Committee *

Offers suggestions on how best to engage with and serve our members outside of North America. In 2026, this committee will continue the development of a lecture series to take place in Europe.
Estimated time commitment: 15 hours annually

Membership Committee

Programs and Lectures Committee

Sends out Calls for Proposals and selects our sponsored sessions at conferences, as well as working to organize the Forsyth and Stahl Lectures.
Estimated time commitment: 20 hours annually

Publications Committee

Meets once (and occasionally twice) each year to oversee our current publications: Gesta, the Viewpoints series, and ICMA News.
Estimated time commitment: 5-10 hours annually

Social Media Working Group *

Will consider a social media strategy for the ICMA, specifically examining ways that the organization could produce what might be called “micro-learning” productions for dissemination online.
Estimated time commitment: 30-50 hours annually

Website Task Force *

During the 2026 year, will carefully review our website, clarifying its navigation and working with the ICMA’s Coordinator for Digital Engagement to edit and update portions of it as necessary.
Estimated time commitment: 20 hours annually