From Hesitation to Action: Building Advocacy Confidence in Museums
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Learning Format: Active Learning
Nevertheless, she/they/he persisted: strategies for staying the course in turbulent times
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Learning Format: Conversation
Reciprocal and Transactional Relationships
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Learning Format: Conversation
What is the difference between reciprocity and transaction? This session explores how these approaches to developing relationships can effect everything from the project planning, community engagement, to staff satisfaction.
Beyond the Refrigerator Magnet: Brand Strategies that Fulfill Promise
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Learning Format: Active Learning
Elevating Your Mindset in Collections
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Learning Format: Conversation
Elevating Your Mindset in Collections will dive into the benefits of maintaining collections for the public as well as ourselves. Collections staff work hard and are passionate, but many times behind the scenes work is overlooked and under appreciated (even unintentionally so). The Registrars Committee Western Region wants to bring some joy back into the work we do and celebrate our wins, big and small.
Coffee Klatch, Inspiration Stations, and Roundtables
FREE!
Join your fellow Annual Meeting attendees for coffee, while connecting with new colleagues and seeing familiar faces. Experience a casual showcase of innovations from across the museum field, offering you the chance to connect directly with the creators - federal agencies, associations, and inspired individuals alike.
WMA Leadership Reception
INVITATION ONLY
WMA Board Members, NMA Board Members, Program Committee, Host Committee, and Sponsors gather for drink, food, and conversation.
Exhibit Hall Closing Reception
FREE!
Join your colleagues for light refreshments and a visit with our corporate members. The Exhibit Hall Closing Reception is your last chance to bid on silent auction items. All proceeds benefit the WMA's and NMA's scholarship funds to help colleagues attend future Annual Meetings.
Exhibit Hall Networking Break & Poster Session
FREE!
The perennially popular Poster Session provides opportunities for individuals to present their research, ideas, or programs through illustrated and informative posters, and they want your feedback. Come explore projects and initiatives from around the region in an informal setting. Find the list if poster presentations in the WMA2025 Preliminary Program.
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
FREE!
Mingle after sessions at the Exhibit Hall Happy Hour enjoy meeting a variety of colleagues including specific meet ups for collections folks, small museum professionals, and LGBTQ+ attendees. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for free. Discounted drink tickets may be purchased during online registration with a cash bar onsite.