Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Be welcomed to Tucson at tohono Chul, a 49-acre Sonoran Desert Oasis, and a charming crossroads of nature, art, and culture. The vibrant offerings at Tohono Chul will awaken your senses. Stroll along winding paths past soaring Saguaros, through themed botanical gardens, and marvel at a chance encounter with a resident hummingbird. Enjoy a quiet retreat in the artfully deisgned relaxation spots sprinkled throughout the grounds. Various art and garden exhibits reveal the unique qualities of the Sonoran region and renew a deep appreciation for the treasures of the desert.

FREE! Join your fellow WMA 2024 attendees for an Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall. Start your first evening in Tucson enjoying appetizers, drinks, and connecting with colleagues and our corporate members.

Event Sponsored by SmithGroup

Wine Sponsored by Sedona Heritage Museum 

Mystified by what is Augmented Reality (AR) and how to use it at your institution? Join us to learn how to harness the techniques of AR to bring your exhibits to life! During the workshop you will scan objects to make 3D files, learn about equipment and editing files, become familiar with basics of hologram creation, learn to create QR codes or triggers for starting AR experience, consider signage design, and discuss planning your own AR projects.

PRESENTERS:

Are you an early museum professional who wants to prepare themselves for future roles and responsibilities? Or maybe you are a new manager feeling overwhelmed by the mountain of skills and experiences that you think you need to be an expert at? This half day workshop will provide an introduction to 7 core management skills to help you identify your superhero skills (strengths) and your kryptonite (growth edges).

PRESENTER:

• Edward Tepporn, Executive Director, Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

Cost: $25, includes all materials

While most museums hold important archival materials, those responsible for these collections, especially in small and midsized museums, may not have access to “museum-friendly” training for their organization, care and access. This workshop, led by professional archivists who have experience working with museums, will provide introductions to key areas of archival practice as they pertain to museum collections, through a series of brief presentations, informal Q-and-A, hands-on activities, and resource materials.

PRESENTERS:

Enjoy a day of art in Tucson at the University of Arizona Museum of Art and the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block. The tour will start at the UAMA where attendees will dive into the story og Woman-Ochre painted by Willem de Kooning which was brazenly stolen from the museum, recovered after 32 years, and recently restored. Then head to the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block for lunch at the museum's cafe (pay your own way) and a tour of current exhibitions.

Cost: $80, includes transportation, museum admission, and a guided tour

Cap: 30 people

Join us at the Arizona History Museum for a guided tour! The Arizona History Museum is home to 30,000 collections pieces, and our Library and Archives is over 19,000 square feet and holds 1500 manuscript collections and over 1 million individual images. After a tour of the galleries, you will spend time with our collections staff and get a closer look at some of our most interesting pieces not on display, and then head on over to our Library and Archives to explore and learn about Arizona’s past from those who know it best!

Located on the site of the historic Porter property, Tucson Botanical Gardens (TBG) is a five and a half acre collection of 20 gardens in the heart of Tucson, Arizona. A true urban oasis, Tucson Botanical Gardens was selected #4 in USA Today’s 10 Best Botanical Gardens Readers’ Choice Awards, 2 years in a row. 20 curated gardens including a world class Cactus & Succulent Garden, Barrio Garden, Children’s Garden, Herb Garden, and many more, showcase a diversity of plants both native and those you wouldn’t expect to see in the Sonoran Desert.