By Molly Wilmoth
This post was written by a recipient of a Wanda Chin Scholarship to attend the 2014 Annual Meeting
First and foremost, I would like to commend the staff and board of the Western Museums Association (WMA) for producing an Annual Meeting that so embodies the organization’s core values. As a first time attendee, it was clear WMA values fostering collegiality, inclusion, and trust...
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October 30, 2014
By Michelle Nash
I was very pleased to present this poster at the recent Western Museums Association 2014 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, and am further pleased for the opportunity to share it here as well. The following blog post is not so much a summary of the poster (which can be accessed below), but rather a call to further the Meta-Museum Movement.
So first thing’s first: what is the “Meta-...
I was very pleased to present this poster at the recent Western Museums Association 2014 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, and am further pleased for the opportunity to share it here as well. The following blog post is not so much a summary of the poster (which can be accessed below), but rather a call to further the Meta-Museum Movement.
So first thing’s first: what is the “Meta-...
October 29, 2014
By Irene Rodríguez
The Palm Springs Art Museum’s (PSAM) entrance has been transformed with marigold petals to guide the spirits to the altars to be with the living for the day. Papel picado is suspended from the rails. Altars honoring loved ones are displayed throughout the Museum. Azteca Dancers inaugurated the Museum's Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2014...
The Palm Springs Art Museum’s (PSAM) entrance has been transformed with marigold petals to guide the spirits to the altars to be with the living for the day. Papel picado is suspended from the rails. Altars honoring loved ones are displayed throughout the Museum. Azteca Dancers inaugurated the Museum's Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2014...
October 23, 2014
By Margaret Middleton
So your museum wants to welcome families with children. You already know that welcoming families better serves the community and it also increases visitorship as the youngest visitors today are the members and donors of tomorrow.
But where to begin? A great way to start is by consulting the experts. And when it comes to designing multigenerational social learning experiences...
So your museum wants to welcome families with children. You already know that welcoming families better serves the community and it also increases visitorship as the youngest visitors today are the members and donors of tomorrow.
But where to begin? A great way to start is by consulting the experts. And when it comes to designing multigenerational social learning experiences...
October 20, 2014
On behalf of the Western Museums Association (WMA) Board of Directors, staff, and members, I want to thank you for your work as a volunteer at the WMA 2014 Annual Meeting, Expect the Unexpected, in Las Vegas. WMA’s Annual Meeting provides museum professionals an opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices, network with colleagues, and learn more about museums in the Western region as well as...
October 16, 2014
By Adam Mikos
Cue the drum roll…. the winner of the 2014 WMA Charles Redd Award for Excellence in Exhibitions is The Oakland Museum of California!!
2014 was a terrific year for the Charles Redd Award! The exhibitions that were submitted were each incredibly exciting and compelling. From Alaska to Arizona, representing six different states, the geographical scope was very wide in presenting ideas...
Cue the drum roll…. the winner of the 2014 WMA Charles Redd Award for Excellence in Exhibitions is The Oakland Museum of California!!
2014 was a terrific year for the Charles Redd Award! The exhibitions that were submitted were each incredibly exciting and compelling. From Alaska to Arizona, representing six different states, the geographical scope was very wide in presenting ideas...
October 10, 2014
Thank you to all attendees, volunteers, committee & board members and staff for making #wma2014 a success! Here's a look back at some of the goings-on at the 2014 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
WMA staff prepared for touch down in Las Vegas.
Welcome to Las Vegas!
The Flamingo's lights looked amazing lit up at night.
The next day, dedicated volunteers came to help WMA staff stuff...
WMA staff prepared for touch down in Las Vegas.
Welcome to Las Vegas!
The Flamingo's lights looked amazing lit up at night.
The next day, dedicated volunteers came to help WMA staff stuff...
October 1, 2014
Are you active on social media, and looking for ways to participate at the Western Museums Association (WMA) 2014 Annual Meeting? Look no further than connecting with the WMA on Facebook or @westmuse on Twitter!
Using #wma2014, share your thoughts, activities, and interesting quotes with your friends and colleagues. Live tweet during inspirational sessions or events, or post your photos to the...
Using #wma2014, share your thoughts, activities, and interesting quotes with your friends and colleagues. Live tweet during inspirational sessions or events, or post your photos to the...
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