During the weekend leading up to our 2010 conference there are a handful of terrific workshops taking place. One that is definitely on my to-do list is “Tools of the Imagination at Play”, hosted by the Portland Children’s museum (Sunday 17th, 1-5pm).
Who doesn’t have kids coming through their doors? Even if you home institution isn’t a children’s museum per se, there are ideas and practices...
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September 8, 2010
CALL FOR PROPOSALS!
The Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums, in cooperation with the Western Museums Association, the American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter, the Association of Children's Museums and the International Association of Museum Facility Administrators, is pleased to announce the 2011 Building Museums® Symposium Call for Session Proposals.
Our 7th Anniversary Symposium...
September 7, 2010
By Stephanie Weaver
I was able to get over to the Autry Museum of Western Heritage to see their newest exhibition called Home Lands: How Women Made the West. It's truly one of THE most creative and engaging exhibits I've ever seen, so I wanted to do it justice with a full blog post and some research. The show ran at the Autry through August 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, and will travel to other venues...
I was able to get over to the Autry Museum of Western Heritage to see their newest exhibition called Home Lands: How Women Made the West. It's truly one of THE most creative and engaging exhibits I've ever seen, so I wanted to do it justice with a full blog post and some research. The show ran at the Autry through August 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, and will travel to other venues...
September 6, 2010
by James G. Leventhal
Once independent, the Hammer is now part of UCLA
What do you value? This is becoming a pressing question for museums in the United States as they... well, come of age. With Riches, Rivals and Radicals: 100 Years of Museums in America (2006), AAM and Marjorie Schwarzer reminded us that museums in America are not a lot older than a 100-year tradition or industry. That's...
Once independent, the Hammer is now part of UCLA
What do you value? This is becoming a pressing question for museums in the United States as they... well, come of age. With Riches, Rivals and Radicals: 100 Years of Museums in America (2006), AAM and Marjorie Schwarzer reminded us that museums in America are not a lot older than a 100-year tradition or industry. That's...
September 3, 2010
By Adam Mikos New technology is a constant current in our profession. Being able to keep up with it is one thing, understanding it enough to integrate pieces of it into our respective fields is another. In terms of audio recording, the curve of price vs. quality has changed radically over the past five years. The outsourced audio tour can now be done in-house with greater flexibility. Pairing...
August 21, 2010
By James G. Leventhal
"Board and Staff Roles" from #wma2009 (photo Lydia Johnson)
There's a long list of reasons to be part of the Western Museums Association. For example, the last email news update notes that WMA serves professionals during difficult economic times providing: a professional lifeline to the unemployed; a touchpoint for the retired and a springboard for those just entering the...
"Board and Staff Roles" from #wma2009 (photo Lydia Johnson)
There's a long list of reasons to be part of the Western Museums Association. For example, the last email news update notes that WMA serves professionals during difficult economic times providing: a professional lifeline to the unemployed; a touchpoint for the retired and a springboard for those just entering the...
August 12, 2010
It is still not too late to consider showing off what your museum has in their shop? Or wonderful catalogues..or maybe a nice piece of art or jewelry? A favorite B&B? We are looking for those great items for our auction at our annual meeting in Portland....let me know if you have something or know someone willing to donate.......greenberg2@ca.rr.com...Items are being donated from museum shops...
July 28, 2010
The westmuse is please to help promote the upcoming 10th annual Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability conference from August 25-29, 2010 in San Diego, California. Conference sessions on August 25-27 and the Capacity Building Workshop on August 28-29 will take place at the Courtyard Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station. Conference sessions on August 28 will take place at cultural arts...
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