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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="color:#272627">Virtual Exhibits: The VMC’s Call for Proposals is Now Open
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:#272627">Connecting people to stories and knowledge is at the heart of museums and heritage organizations. Create a unique online experience and reach new audiences with the support of the
</span><span lang="FR-CA"><a href="http://vmc.historymuseum.ca/virtual-exhibits-investment-program/"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Virtual Exhibits</span></b></a></span><span style="color:#272627"> investment program from the
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:#272627">Small to large museums and a wide range of heritage organizations are eligible. They could receive an investment of up to $250,000 to create an online product.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:#272627">The 2016 call for proposals is now open. For more information and to submit your project, click
</span><span lang="FR-CA"><a href="http://vmc.historymuseum.ca/virtual-exhibits-investment-program/submit-a-proposal/"><b><span lang="EN-CA">here</span></b></a></span><span style="color:#272627">.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:#272627">Deadline to submit a proposal is September 28, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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