A year of planning. Stressed-out staff. Little or no profit. Now what? Sometimes the secret to success is in an epic failure. Three museum professionals map the road to success through detours of risks and failures. We will spark innovation and find success by identifying the best time for risk-taking, understanding the value of failing, and...
Multimedia Forum
Presentation | 2019: Boise, ID
Museums are often tasked with presenting contemporary art installations that don’t fit the mold of our traditional policies and procedures. How can we engage with contemporary artists without misunderstandings, conflicts, or frustrations so that we can fully present their visions while still adhering to best practices for risk management,...
Presentation | 2019: Boise, ID
This presentation will provide both an overview and a deep dive into best practices for submitting a grant application to the Federal Government. The presenters focus specifically on the Institute of Museum and Library Services Museums for America program which has an annual deadline in November. In addition to general grant-writing tips, they...
Presentation | 2019: Boise, ID
Most museum leaders have limited experience with capital projects, yet they find themselves in design and planning meetings making decisions that will impact their institutions for decades. This presentation will help leaders and staff understand the ramifications of various early decisions regarding such things as the cost of operations,...
Presentation | 2019: Boise, ID
Have you ever come across a great idea only to wonder how you can make it work for your museum? Scaling or adapting best practices and innovative ideas to fit your organization is critical to your success. This presentation provides examples of scaling projects and ideas in collections, fundraising & administrative practices, and digital...
