Learning Format: Passive Learning
In January of 2024, regulatory changes to Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) went into effect introducing a new definition of "duty of care.” The expanded language mandates that museums must “obtain free, prior, and informed consent from lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations prior to allowing any...
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Learning Format: Active Learning
University, museum, and community partners will share how this cohort of learners created geographically dispersed Augmented Reality (AR) experiences around the theme of community in the Borderlands. Discover what AR is, the diverse skills required to create these types of projects, the challenges of using new technology, and how to develop linked content. Hear...
University, museum, and community partners will share how this cohort of learners created geographically dispersed Augmented Reality (AR) experiences around the theme of community in the Borderlands. Discover what AR is, the diverse skills required to create these types of projects, the challenges of using new technology, and how to develop linked content. Hear...
Learning Format: Conversation
Do you ever find yourself having to lead people who don't directly report to you? Us too. Join this group of museum professionals to engage in conversation about managing and leading in multiple directions with professionalism, humor, and grace. The session will start with a discussion between the panelists, and then move into small group conversations with all...
Do you ever find yourself having to lead people who don't directly report to you? Us too. Join this group of museum professionals to engage in conversation about managing and leading in multiple directions with professionalism, humor, and grace. The session will start with a discussion between the panelists, and then move into small group conversations with all...
Learning Format: Conversation
Intentional choices must be made to balance priorities and resources related to the broad work of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility). Boise Art Museum will share a case study, with touchable and tangible samples, of their four-year journey to assess its practices and to create new interpretive initiatives and affordances to increase access and...
Intentional choices must be made to balance priorities and resources related to the broad work of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility). Boise Art Museum will share a case study, with touchable and tangible samples, of their four-year journey to assess its practices and to create new interpretive initiatives and affordances to increase access and...
Learning Format: Active Learning
Learn how to create a responsive program - a term to describe events created in response to visitor needs and behaviors. Rather than solely creating programs born from the museum's initiatives, responsive programs - whether about wellness, activism, or access - center visitor engagement. Attendees will participate in a short responsive program, hear examples from...
Learn how to create a responsive program - a term to describe events created in response to visitor needs and behaviors. Rather than solely creating programs born from the museum's initiatives, responsive programs - whether about wellness, activism, or access - center visitor engagement. Attendees will participate in a short responsive program, hear examples from...
Learning Format: Conversation
This facilitated conversation will focus on how museum professionals are relinquishing authority to Indigenous communities to be more inclusive, equitable, and accessible institutions. Panelists will bring different perspectives and experiences, where we share how we are shifting ideas of authority and power to source communities. Attendees are encouraged to share...
This facilitated conversation will focus on how museum professionals are relinquishing authority to Indigenous communities to be more inclusive, equitable, and accessible institutions. Panelists will bring different perspectives and experiences, where we share how we are shifting ideas of authority and power to source communities. Attendees are encouraged to share...
Learning Format: Active Learning
Despite decades of raising awareness, gender-based issues in the museum field remain; inequality, discrimination, and sexual harassment are often daily occurrences. Join members of the Gender Equity in Museums Movement (GEMM) steering committee to tackle issues YOU are seeing in your workplace right now. Together, in small groups, we will listen to an issue raised...
Despite decades of raising awareness, gender-based issues in the museum field remain; inequality, discrimination, and sexual harassment are often daily occurrences. Join members of the Gender Equity in Museums Movement (GEMM) steering committee to tackle issues YOU are seeing in your workplace right now. Together, in small groups, we will listen to an issue raised...
Learning Format: Active Learning
In this interactive writing workshop, you will practice writing about your projects through an active writing session. All museum professionals are welcome to learn the basics of grant proposal writing and receive practical instruction on how to approach funders. Everyone can benefit from writing practice, whether you are in a curatorial, programmatic, collections...
In this interactive writing workshop, you will practice writing about your projects through an active writing session. All museum professionals are welcome to learn the basics of grant proposal writing and receive practical instruction on how to approach funders. Everyone can benefit from writing practice, whether you are in a curatorial, programmatic, collections...
Learning Format: Active Learning
Explore the delicate balance between programming and preservation in museum galleries. Discover new approaches to activate your galleries for events and education programs, all while keeping your objects on display safe. Our panel of museum professionals will share their stories of innovation and creativity, challenging traditional collection/gallery rules to...
Explore the delicate balance between programming and preservation in museum galleries. Discover new approaches to activate your galleries for events and education programs, all while keeping your objects on display safe. Our panel of museum professionals will share their stories of innovation and creativity, challenging traditional collection/gallery rules to...
Learning Format: Active Learning
When was the last time you learned something from someone that wasn’t your age? Intergenerational programs at museums unite participants in meaningful experiences. This session explores engagement strategies with a focus on the importance of creating community, mindful teaching, dialogue, and the exchange of artistic traditions. Join us for a dialogue and hands-on...
When was the last time you learned something from someone that wasn’t your age? Intergenerational programs at museums unite participants in meaningful experiences. This session explores engagement strategies with a focus on the importance of creating community, mindful teaching, dialogue, and the exchange of artistic traditions. Join us for a dialogue and hands-on...
