Webinars & Events

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Here, you'll find our list of pertinent, upcoming webinars and previously recorded shows presented by experts and organizations from across the museum field and beyond.

 

UPCOMING WEBINARS & EVENTS 2024

Tune in for...

November 2024

Emergency Planning Roundtable

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts

Monday, November 4 @ 9am PT

 

Interpreting Energy at Museums and Historic Sites

American Association for State and Local History

Thursday, November 7

 

Strategies to Create Inclusivity in Established or New Experiences

Museum Association of New York

Friday, November 8 @ 9am PT

 

Building Impactful Relationships with Community Partners

Virginia Association of Museums

Wednesday, November 13 @ 9am PT

 

Website and Social Media Archiving

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts

Wednesday, November 13 @ 9am PT

 

Mistakes Were Made: Small Business Edition

Independent Museum Professionals

Wednesday, November 13 @ 11am PT

 

Future Chat: Diving Into Museum Data

American Alliance of Museums

Thursday, November 14 @ 12pm PT

 

Understanding Place: Relationship Building with Indigenous Communities

Museum Association of New York

Friday, November 15 @ 9am PT

 

Contamination and Pesticide Residues for Small and Mid-Sized Cultural Institutions

Foundation for Advancement in Conservation & Connecting to Conservation (C2Cc) Care

Tuesday, November 19 @ 10am PT

 

Starting with Staff: Helping Your Team Flourish

Association of Children’s Museums

Wednesday, November 20 @ 11am

 

Simplified Fundraising Planning for Small Nonprofits

Productive Fundraising

Thursday, November 21 @ 10am PT

 

Diversifying the Museum Space

Museum Association of New York

Friday, November 22 @ 9am PT

 

December 2024

Breaking Barriers: Navigating the Digital Frontier in Museums

Friday, December 6 @ 9am PT

Museum Association of New York

 

Processing Priorities: Setting Goals for Your Collections

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts

Tuesday, December 10 @ 9am PT

 

Removing Barriers and Opening Doors: Finding Ways to Improve Accessibility and Inclusion

Museum Association of New York

Friday, December 13 @ 9am PT

 
 

PAST WEBINARS

In case you missed out, here are some webinar recordings worth checking out.

WMA & Museum Learning Hub Webinars

Connecting Around Climate 2023 Webinar – WMA, CAM, & Environment & Culture Partners

Museums Are Not Neutral Keynote 2022 Webinar – WMA, BCMA, La Tanya S. Autry, & Mike Murawski

Module 1: Digital Accessibility & Inclusion – Museum Learning Hub (MLH)

Module 2: Live Streaming for Museums – MLH

Module 3: Managing Digitization Projects for Museums – MLH

Module 4: Managing Website Projects for Museums – MLH

Module 5: Virtual Exhibitions for Museums – MLH

Module 6: Podcasting for Museums – MLH

Module 7: Video Production – MLH

Module 8: Audiences & Analytics for Museum – MLH

Module 9: Social Media – MLH

Module 10: Digitizing 3D Collections – MLH

Some Good Museum News – MAAM, AAM, WMA, NEMA, SEMC, MPMA

 

Webinars on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility

Deaccessioning: Myths, Misconceptions and Missed Opportunities – SEMC

Publishing: Incorporating DEIA Principles – AAMC Foundation

Moving Forward with NAGPRA virtual workshop – Oregon Museums Association

Museums Cannot Be Silent: Whitney Plantation – SEMC

Lunch & Learn: How XR Experiences in Museums Can Support DEAI – CAM

Inclusivity in Isolation – AAAMC Foundation + Association of African American Museums

What's on your mind? DEAI and Creating Real Change – MAAM

Striving Towards an Equitable Future: Addressing Systemic Injustice as a Cultural Organization – Cuseum

Whose Hero? New Perspectives on Monuments in Public Landscapes – ICSC

Diversity & Community Support in Membership & Visitor Services – Cuseum

 

Webinars on Membership + Visitor Experience

Membership in 2022: Approaches, Aspirations, and Activities for the Year Ahead – Cuseum

Membership Predictions, Priorities & Problem-Solving for 2021 – Cuseum

2020 End-of-Year Strategy in Alumni Relations – Cuseum

Membership Mondays: Exploring New Membership Models & Trends – Cuseum

Museum Think Tank: Examining Membership and Loyalty – Cuseum

Membership Lightning Talks: Launching New Initiatives & Benefits in Museum Membership – Cuseum

Webinar Recording: Re-Opening with Contact-Free Visitor Experiences – Culture Connect

Membership Mondays: Re-Engaging and Re-Welcoming Members After Coronavirus Closures – Cuseum

The Onsite Member Experience After Coronavirus Closures - Cuseum

AASLH Conversations: Local Advocacy Matters - AASLH

The “Contactless” Future: Reimagining the Visitor Experience in the Era of Coronavirus - Cuseum

 

Webinars on Marketing + Communication + Digital Engagement

Digital Engagement Series #1:Digital Collaboration: Context and Needs – AAMC Foundation

Alumni Engagement in the Era of Coronavirus – Cuseum

Interpretive planning for a pandemic – Oregon Museums Association

Membership Marketing, Audience Shifts & Community Engagement after Coronavirus - Cuseum

Digital: Income Stream or Accessible Outreach – AAMC Foundation

How Museums Can Experiment with Social Media to Boost Audience Engagement During Coronavirus - Cuseum

How to Discuss COVID-19 Digitally - International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC)

Thinking Outside the Box to Reach Audiences Inside Their Homes - Cuseum

Digital Engagement at Your Museum During COVID-19 - Culture Connect

 

Webinars on Civic Engagement + Social Impact

Justice Now: What Would a Truth and Justice Commission Look Like in America – ICSC

Beyond Statements: People Power – AAMC Foundation

Museum Think Tank: Cultural Organizations as Incubators for Social Impact – Cuseum

Webinar Short: Definitions of Justice – ICSC

Emergent Paradigms in Higher Education in Times of Disruption – AAMG

Connecting with your Community through Collections – CatalogIt

Decolonizing the Future: Education, Resilience and Challenging Myths – ICSC

Supporting Communities with Digital Programs During Coronavirus - Cuseum

Supporting Schools & Educators as a Cultural Organization – Cuseum

COVID-19 and Vulnerable Populations  – ICSC

AASLH Conversations: Monuments and Memory – AASLH

Collaborating on Virtual Educational Programs During Coronavirus – Cuseum

 

Webinars on Administration + Finances

Discussing & Debating the Potentials of NFTs in the Museum Sector – Cuseum

Navigating the Trials, Triumphs & Transformation of Cultural Organizations in the Pandemic Era – Cuseum

Understanding NFP Finances – AAMC Foundation

Museum Lightning Talks: Generating Revenue Through Digital Content & Virtual Experiences – Cuseum

Accounting Tips for Nonprofits during COVID-19 era – MARCUM Accountants & Advisors

Finding Support: Cultural Programming in Challenging Times – International Coalition of Sites of Conscience

SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Issues for Museums and Libraries – IMLS

Tips for Financial Well-Being During Closures – Association of Midwest Museums

How to Manage a Remote Internship Program at Your Museum – Cuseum

 

Webinars on Self-Care + Mindfulness

The Welcome Brigade: Self-Care for Front-Line Workers at Museums – International Coalition of Sites of Conscience

Self Care In Stressful Times | Navigating Transitions Discussion – Leap to Success

Self Care In Stressful Times | Creating New Beginnings – Leap to Success

Simple Mindfulness Exercises – Association of Midwest Museums

Yoda-vation Session – Association of Midwest Museums

Women and COVID-19 International Coalition of Sites of Conscience

 

 

Do you have an upcoming webinar(s) that would be of value to the greater museum community?

Please reach out to us at communications@westmuse.org to be featured on this page.

These resources are subject to change and will be updated as new information becomes available.

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