$50, includes appetizers and drinks

Spend the last night of the Annual Meeting chilling with colleagues at the Hilton Salt Lake City Hotel. Take it easy with libations, hearty appetizers, and an exciting mix of activities and educational offerings to connect with fellow attendees. Attend the hands-on play activities session “Aspire to Play: Designing Playful Museum Experiences” or watch a short museum film followed by Q&A. Through it all, forge new connections, find old friends, and recharge–with no need to rush to catch that last event

Aspire to Play: Designing Playful Museum Experiences
Location: Grand B
Dive into four diverse case studies of how play is used to develop skills, strengthen character, and promote learning outcomes for all different types of museums. Challenge your definition of play and its benefits. Learn how you can incorporate play into different levels of your organization. You will even get the chance to play yourself!

PRESENTERS: Grace Tedrick, Programming Manager, Thanksgiving Point
Bri Cencak, Visitor Experience Coordinator, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter
Katy Knight, Education Administrator, Bean Life Science Museum at BYU
Virginia Catherall, Curator of Education, Utah Museum of Fine Arts

SINYOHOW HAAWAAKM 'AAKNACH
Location: Seminar
Sinyohow Haawaakm 'Aaknach is Barona Cultural Center & Museum's latest film in our ancient philosophy series. This 20-minute animated film explains where our cultural protocols come from. Sinyohow, the woman who knows all, raises her twin boys, who are also all-knowing, but despite this, they struggle with motherhood and growing up. Even though this is an ancient story, it remains relevant today! See the film and learn about the importance of modern storytelling!

PRESENTERS:Laurie Egan-Hedley, Director/Curator, Barona Cultural Center & Museum
Ken Winikur, Creative Director/Principal, Winikur Productions