To help envision the "Museum of Tomorrow" the AAM Center for the Future of Museums is presenting a workshop that will cover the basics of future studies to include scanning, forecasting and scenario development.
This workshop discussion will teach skills on how to ask for a gift, determining who is a genuine prospect and managing the entire process along with discussion on the clear differences between museum fundraising and fundraising for other types of non-profits.
Learn how to plan, implement, and effectively evaluate your use of Twitter and Facebook.
Join colleagues and members of the Council of Jewish Museums. Learn how CAJM is working to strengthen your work through its annual conference, website networking opportunities, and program initiatives.
Join the Traveling Exhibitions Professional Interest Committee for their annual breakfast and committee meeting.
Participants will learn from experts on how to develop and strengthen your museum's membership program, regardless of the size of your museum or membership program budget.
Gain insight on how to build your Twitter and Facebook presence in a meaningful, sustainable way to engage your online audience.
Join ALGC for a special illustrated presentation from the traveling exhibitions program of the Stonewall Library Museum and Archives. Stonewall Executive Director, Jack Rutland and exhibitions curator John Coppola will discuss their LGBT traveling exhibits
Join us for a networking luncheon with professionals from a diverse array of historic house museums. Come hear about visionary new projects and discover new ways of engaging more diverse audiences and share best practices.
Join the Small Museums Administrators Committee for its annual business meeting and celebration of Small Museums Day. Members and non-members of SMAC are welcome to attend.
Join the Visitors Services Professional Interest Committee as they present the AAM Annual Meeting Fellowship Award. VSPIC encourages members, new members, and AAM attendees who are interested in visitor services to attend.
Meet members and the board of AAMV, museum volunteer management professionals and highly experienced docents and volunteers to trade ideas and learn about the latest trends in museum volunteerism.
Join the International Museum Theatre luncheon and stay for the presentation of the annual IMTY award honoring an individual who strongly supports the use of museum theatre in their institution.
Join your LINPIC friends and colleagues to hear about the latest projects and activities.
This comprehensive entry-level course will acquaint participants with vocabulary, concepts and opportunities related to increasing the environmental sustainability of any type of museum, with or without changes to the building.
This speed networking event will jumpstart AAM's 2011 Mentoring Program by bringing together emerging and experienced museum professionals from the US and abroad who are interested in engaging in a mentoring relationship. Prospective mentees and mentors will meet in speed networking intervals of 5 minutes to initiate introductions and exchange contact information.
Explore a range of free or inexpensive tools to help you create a website.
Join the EdCom board and members as they discuss and share their strategic plan. This year, Lois H. Silverman, renowned writer and educator, will reflect on her writings. Her recent work The Social Work of Museums has inspired the field. Special book signing will follow the presentation.
Join museum development membership professionals from around the country for this annual tradition. Come discuss the latest trends in the field, what's working and what's not, and what's ahead.
Learn about what's happening with the AAM Media and Technology Committee. Hear about what your colleagues are doing and meet other like-minded professionals.
Need some friendly criticism to break a creative log jam? Using the creative energy of colleagues, this workshop will cure what ails your exhibits. The exhibit doctor will diagnosis the problem, and prescribe the cure. Submit plans and designs ahead of time for review to Biggs@chicagohistory.org by May 1st.
Understand how to distribute your media in ArtBabble, iTunes, Flickr, and YouTube.
Learn how to use Constant Contact and Magnet Mail as email tools to communicate with your public.
Integrate Google Analytics into your website to effectively track visitors to your website, monitor their behavior and better understand the data you are collecting.
Guests will be treated to a tour of Space Center Houston and the adjacent NASA facility, Johnson Space Center, where astronauts are trained.
This luncheon is a great opportunity for members of ICOM-US, other national committees of ICOM, and other interested delegates, to hear updates on the work of ICOM-US and network with colleagues.
The Certified Institutional Protection Manager program provides the latest information for professionals in a management or administrative role, responsible for cultural property, protection, safety, and security. Management level courses are presented to include emergency preparedness, physical security, fire protection, legal considerations and many more. Workshop concludes with a written exam.
