By Lauren Valone
Museums are just beginning to put their programming, marketing, and outreach into place for the coming year. Strategic plans have been formed and are now into the implementation phase. Museums reach out to local constituents, schools, associations, other non-profits, and many other groups in order to create mutually beneficial plans. However, local, state, and federal governments...
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The Western Museums Association (WMA) was a proud Leader Sponsor of the Sixth Annual Museums Advocacy Day – a two-day event February 24-25, 2014, in Washington, DC. While many working in the museum field know that museums play a key role in education, job creation, tourism, economic development and more, many elected officials are not fully aware. In February, WMA Executive Director Jason B....
Every year state and federal budgets are threatened with spending cuts. We as museum professionals understand the significant support our institutions bring to surrounding communities, including key roles in education, job creation, tourism, economic development and much more. However, many elected officials are not fully aware of these benefits and it is time to let all constituents know.
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By Gail Ravnitzky Silberglied
For years, museums have demonstrated their public value as educational providers, community anchors and stewards of our national heritage. They’ve also earned a reputation for driving tourism, creating jobs, and attracting businesses to the community.
But health care?
A new report by the American Alliance of Museums intends to shift public perceptions about what...
For years, museums have demonstrated their public value as educational providers, community anchors and stewards of our national heritage. They’ve also earned a reputation for driving tourism, creating jobs, and attracting businesses to the community.
But health care?
A new report by the American Alliance of Museums intends to shift public perceptions about what...
The Western Museums Association (WMA) is going to the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) 2013 Annual Meeting in Baltimore! If you are there, stop by booth #1231, meet our Executive Director Jason B. Jones, view the Preliminary Program and learn more about the WMA 2013 Annual Meeting, and get some great giveaways from Salt Lake City museums!
If you’re unable to attend AAM 2013, follow us on...
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