Every year state and federal budgets are threatened with spending cuts. We as museum professionals understand the significant support our institutions bring to surrounding communities, including key roles in education, job creation, tourism, economic development and much more. However, many elected officials are not fully aware of these benefits and it is time to let all constituents know.
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November 26, 2013
By Diane Converse
The Pratt Museum is a small museum located in Homer, Alaska at the “end of the road.” There is a thriving arts community, fishermen are based here, and Alaskans from other parts of the State sometimes choose to retire here as the climate is relatively mild. People visit in the summer to enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit the art galleries, to fish, and to enjoy the many outdoor...
The Pratt Museum is a small museum located in Homer, Alaska at the “end of the road.” There is a thriving arts community, fishermen are based here, and Alaskans from other parts of the State sometimes choose to retire here as the climate is relatively mild. People visit in the summer to enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit the art galleries, to fish, and to enjoy the many outdoor...
November 20, 2013
By Jessica Brier
This post was written by a recipient of a Wanda Chin Scholarship to attended the 2013 Annual Meeting
This year, I had the privilege of participating in the Western Museums Association Annual Meeting for the first time. It was also my first presentation at a conference, as well as my first visit to Utah. This thoroughly novel experience was made possible by the support of the...
This post was written by a recipient of a Wanda Chin Scholarship to attended the 2013 Annual Meeting
This year, I had the privilege of participating in the Western Museums Association Annual Meeting for the first time. It was also my first presentation at a conference, as well as my first visit to Utah. This thoroughly novel experience was made possible by the support of the...
November 13, 2013
By Alice Parman
This session took place during the Western Museums Association 2013 Annual Meeting
At the movie theater we see repeated messages about no texting or talking—what about museums? While some museums ban personal devices, others embrace them. What does research tell us about personal devices as they affect learning? What turns these devices on or off: visitors’ ages, educational...
This session took place during the Western Museums Association 2013 Annual Meeting
At the movie theater we see repeated messages about no texting or talking—what about museums? While some museums ban personal devices, others embrace them. What does research tell us about personal devices as they affect learning? What turns these devices on or off: visitors’ ages, educational...
November 12, 2013
By Clare Haggarty
This session took place during the Western Museums Association 2013 Annual Meeting
I care for a public art collection at the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and the challenges I face concerning collection management can be different from my colleagues who work within institutions that were built as museums. Site-specific art is my favorite kind of art. Context enhances the...
This session took place during the Western Museums Association 2013 Annual Meeting
I care for a public art collection at the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and the challenges I face concerning collection management can be different from my colleagues who work within institutions that were built as museums. Site-specific art is my favorite kind of art. Context enhances the...
November 11, 2013
By Dave Stroud
This session took place during the Western Museums Association 2013 Annual Meeting
Tightly focused exhibitions improve guest experience, but that is just the beginning! Everyone involved with a project benefits from a concise exhibit message. From developers to fundraisers to board members, a clear definition of what the exhibition is, and is not, improves understanding, buy-in,...
This session took place during the Western Museums Association 2013 Annual Meeting
Tightly focused exhibitions improve guest experience, but that is just the beginning! Everyone involved with a project benefits from a concise exhibit message. From developers to fundraisers to board members, a clear definition of what the exhibition is, and is not, improves understanding, buy-in,...
November 8, 2013
This session took place during the Western Museums Association 2013 Annual Meeting
In the process of developing a new strategic plan, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) developed self-reflective questions regarding its mission and vision. UMFA staff visited museums in Seattle, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Austin with the aim of studying variations of best practice to guide this work. By...
In the process of developing a new strategic plan, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) developed self-reflective questions regarding its mission and vision. UMFA staff visited museums in Seattle, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Austin with the aim of studying variations of best practice to guide this work. By...
November 7, 2013
This session took place during the Western Museums Association 2013 Annual Meeting
In an improving economy, many institutions are ready to consider a move from strategic planning to the design and construction of new or renovated facilities. This session will present the issues to consider in making this transition including funding, board and community relations, sustainable design and the...
In an improving economy, many institutions are ready to consider a move from strategic planning to the design and construction of new or renovated facilities. This session will present the issues to consider in making this transition including funding, board and community relations, sustainable design and the...
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