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July 24, 2023
The Western Museums Association (WMA) is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers for our 2023 Annual Meeting in Pasadena, California!
Every year, WMA's volunteers play an integral part in the success of the conference. Volunteers help to set a positive tone and foster meaningful experiences and interactions for our attendees.
Why volunteer?
Volunteering with WMA is a great way to meet and...
July 19, 2023
This year at the WMA 2023 Annual Meeting, October 5-8 in Pasadena, CA, attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from and connect with professionals from across the Western museum field and beyond, including three inspiring luncheon guest speakers.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
On Saturday, October 7, at the WMA Community Lunch, attendees will celebrate the WMA Community with special guest...
June 28, 2023
The Western Museums Association (WMA) is pleased to introduce this year’s WMA 2023 Keynote Speaker Sandra Jackson-Dumont, Director and CEO of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art!
At WMA’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Pasadena California, October 5-8, attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from Sandra Jackson-Dumont during the Opening General Session & Keynote taking place Friday, October...
May 12, 2023
Awards ceremony 1 – Team Neon is honored with the Team Fundraising Award at
the Third Annual Million Dollar Master Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 21, 2023
Written by JM Huck and the Development Department at #TeamNeon, The Neon Museum, Las Vegas Nevada
In April 2023, The Neon Museum's fundraising team was presented the Team Fundraising Award at the Third Annual Million Dollar Master...
April 17, 2023
For individuals looking to advance their careers, learn new skills, or expand their network, attending an in-person professional development conference can be vital and very beneficial.
The Western Museums Association (WMA) 2023 Annual Meeting – taking place October 5-8, in Pasadena, California – will offer the latest insight into the museum field, opportunities to learn and engage with...
April 12, 2023
Do you have a vision for the future of museums? Are you passionate about strengthening museums to help them serve their diverse communities? Or are you looking to get further involved in the museum field, while helping to serve your own institution and colleagues?
If so, then you might be a good fit for WMA’s Board of Directors, and we warmly invite you to submit your nomination for the 2023-...
March 6, 2023
Next Wednesday, March 15, 2023, from 12pm – 1pm PST, you’re invited to join colleagues from across the museum field alongside WMA’s Program Committee (PC) for a virtual brainstorm on WMA’s 2023 Annual Meeting Request for Session Proposals process. Led by WMA’s Executive Director Jason B. Jones, WMA’s PC members will offer guidance as well as tips and tricks for creating a compelling proposal....
February 28, 2023
As part of Museums Advocacy Day 2023, this past Monday, February 27, 2023, the Western Museums Association’s (WMA) Executive Director, Jason B. Jones, was presented with a 2023 Advocacy Leadership Award in recognition of his advocacy and leadership of the Western Museums Association.
(L-R) WMA's Executive Director Jason B. Jones, American Alliance of Museums' President Laura Lott, Executive...
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