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CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES


WEBINARS
     

Northeast Document Conservation Center Online Course
Overview: dPlan/ArtsReady 

March 27, 2024, 9:30 a.m. (AZ)
This basic overview will provide a brief introduction to risk assessment and a look at the primary tools and capabilities of dPLan/ArtsReady. The presentation will be followed by an extended Q&A session. 

WESTAF 2024 Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar
Session 2: FY24 NEA/NEH Budget Process Debrief

March 27, 2024, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)

American Alliance of Museums Webinar
How Do You Know You’re Ready for a Capital Campaign? Where Do You Start?

March 27, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Join the San Diego Museum of Art and CCS Fundraising as they share the museum’s journey to launch its first capital campaign in over 40 years.

The Collections Care & Conservation Alliance Webinar ($15)
Collections Care, MacGyver Style

March 28, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Presenters will provide budget-friendly, real life tips for collections storage, display, shipping, conservation, and housekeeping and make suggestions for suppliers and other sources.  

Conserv Webinar
Video-Based Fire Detection for Collections

March 28, 2024, 9:00 A.M. (AZ)
How video fire detection can change the future of cultural heritage protection including response time, suppression control, and the impact it will have on large open-air spaces.

Grant Station Webinar ($69)
Inside the Grantmaker's Black Box

April 2, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Go through an actual grants review and decision-making process which awarded a total of $600,000, and learn about the 8 key “checkpoints” of the grant decision process; see the RFP, the scoring criteria the reviewers used, the actual scores the reviewers awarded; and see the mistakes and near-misses.

Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists Webinar ($50)
University Collections

April 3, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Speakers will present tips and tricks related to things like governance and use of collections, including handling and object-based research. Attendees will be provided with a resource list including a bibliography and other useful places to get information.

Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Webinar
Location, Location, Location: Assessing and Interpreting Risk of Climate-Related Hazards

April 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
A review of the assessment tools in the Climate Resilience Resources for Cultural Heritage including the interactive mapping tool and site risk vulnerability assessment survey.

Balboa Park Online Consortium Webinar
Inclusive Design in Cultural Heritage: Embracing Sensory Processing and Neurodiversity

April 8, 2024, 8:00 a.m. (AZ)
Participants will explore a variety of strategies and best practices for integrating sensory-friendly experiences and neurodiverse-friendly approaches into their institutions. This includes understanding the diverse ways individuals engage with cultural environments, leveraging technology for enhanced accessibility, and fostering a culture of empathy and understanding within organizations.

Small City-Owned Museums Group Meeting 
April 9, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Proposed topics for discussion include deaccessions; Core Documents- strategic plan, collections policy; Websites run by city or Friends Group; Friends Groups working with city on budget/grants.  
Meeting ID: 838 5067 0084.

A Nonprofit Consultant's Guide to Contracts
April 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m.
During this session, you’ll discover the best practices when it comes to creating contracts as a nonprofit consultant. You’ll see sample verbiage to consider using and questions to consider as you craft these vital documents.

George Washington University Museum/Textile Museum Webinar
Museums Today: NAGPRA Compliance, Meaningful Collaboration, and Transparency in Exhibitions

April 17, 20204, 3:00 p.m.  (AZ)
Cat Shteynberg, assistant director and curator of exhibitions at the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, will present their 2023 exhibition, “The Repatriation of Archaeology and Native Peoples of Tennessee.” Here, over 300 unprovenanced and/or NAGPRA-protected items were removed from a longstanding permanent gallery. Employing Stephen Lubar’s notion of “exhibiting emptiness,” the museum transformed the space into dialogue on repatriation in collaboration with Native partners and the University of Tennessee’s Office of Repatriation.

Association of Academic Museums and Galleries Switchboard
Switching Planes: Harnessing Transferable Skills for Success

April 23, 2024, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)
Discover practical strategies from industry leaders for leveraging your unique skill set within and outside the museum realm. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this discussion will provide valuable insights, empowering you to navigate career transitions with confidence. Learn how to recognize and apply your transferable skills effectively, communicate them to potential employers, and open doors to exciting opportunities. 

National Informal Stem Education Network (NISE) Online Workshop
Wildfires & Air Quality - Providing a Relevant Portal to Get Audiences Invested in the Conversation

April 30, 3024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Partners engaging audiences of all ages in Earth and climate science will discuss activities that take a closer look at the scientific and societal impacts of wildfires. Learn how to use activities from the NISE Network, NASA, and others to demonstrate the connection between global issues of climate and evolving fire seasons.

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts FREE Webinar
Legal Issues in Collections Care: Abandoned Property

May 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Sarah Kapellusch, Registrar at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum discusses what is abandoned property, when is something abandoned, how to identify your own abandoned property, and what to do with it once it’s been identified as such.  

WESTAF 2024 Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar
Session 3: Arts and Rural Development - A Case Study of State and Federal Connections

May 29, 2024, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)
 


MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS  

MuseumNext
Digital Summit  

March 25-26, 2024

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Workshop
Ask An Expert: Exploring Best Practices for Engaging and Managing Volunteers

March 26 , 2024, 9:30 a.m. (AZ)
Community Foundation Campus (5049 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson)
In this panel discussion, experts Tori Carlson-Foscz and Gina Hansen will share what it takes to manage a successful and impactful volunteer program. We will discuss engagement, onboarding, training, and volunteer management.

Southeast Museums Conference Leadership Institute
April 7-12, 2024
The Galt House Hotel, Louisville KY
Deadline: November 3, 2023

National Council on Public History/Utah Historical Society Annual Meeting
April 10-13, 2024
Hilton Salt Lake City Center, Salt Lake City UT

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Workshop
Demystifying Grant Writing: A Workshop to Build Your Confidence and Skills

April 11, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Community Foundation Campus (5049 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson)
Learn how to build a comprehensive grant “vault” that ensures easy access to essential information for crafting compelling proposals.

Museum Trustee Association Forum
April 12, 2024
The High Museum of Art, Atlanta GA

Arizona Community Foundation ($180)
ACF Connects Forum

April 18, 2024
Arizona Biltmore
This one-day forum will convene ACF's network of donors, professional advisors, nonprofit leaders, and community influencers for an opportunity to network, share, and learn about best practices that can strengthen our communities.
 

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
Reimagining the Historic House Museum

April 19, 2024
Montpelier House Museum, Laurel, MD
Includes an analysis of the most important opportunities and threats facing historic sites in America based on the latest social and economic research, with a discussion on how they may relate to the participants’ house museum. 

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Workshop
Demystifying Grant Writing: A Workshop to Build Your Confidence and Skills

April 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m.  
Main Library (2951 S. 21st Drive, Yuma)
Learn how to build a comprehensive grant “vault” that ensures easy access to essential information for crafting compelling proposals.

Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) Workshop
Textile Workshop

April 25 - 26, 2024
Day One: Basics of handling, storing, and caring for textiles.  Day Two: Display and exhibition of textiles
Senator John Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh PA

Legal Issues in Museum Administration 2024
May 1-3, 2024
Hilton Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland, OH 

Stateline Small Museum Conference
May 4, 2024
Highland Community College, Freeport IL

American Association for State and Local History Online Workshop
Interpreting Enslavement in School Programs at the 250th

May 9-10, 2024
The workshop will discuss pedagogically-sound and emotionally-aware techniques for developing school programs and strategies for training/caring for staff.

2024 Impact Summit: Southern Arizona
May 15, 2024
Professional development and networking opportunities to all nonprofit and grantmaker professionals and leaders in Southern Arizona.
Sheraton Tucson Hotel, Tucson AZ

American Institute for Conservation Annual Meeting  
May 20-24, 2024
Salt Lake City UT

Costume Society of America
50th Annual Meeting and Symposium

May 21-25, 2024
Washington, DC

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Workshop
Demystifying Grant Writing: A Workshop to Build Your Confidence and Skills

June 10, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Sahuarita Food Bank & Community Resource Center (17750 S. La Canada Drive, Sahuarita)
Learn how to build a comprehensive grant “vault” that ensures easy access to essential information for crafting compelling proposals.

International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection 2024 Annual Conference
June 15-19, 2024
Chicago IL

American Association for State and Local History Workshop ($350)
Collections Camp: Textiles  

June 17-18, 2023
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Hartford, CT

Association of Academic Museums and Galleries 2024 Conference: Belong
June 24-26, 2024
Online

Preserve AZ Conference  
June 25-28, 2024  
Prescott AZ

American Assocaition for State and Local History ($350)
Project Management for History Professionals

July 9-10, 2024
Utah Historical Society, Salt Lake City UT

2024 American Association for State and Local History Annual Conference
September 11-14, 2024
Mobile AL

Visitor Experience Conference 2024
October 20-23, 2024
Richmond VA

2024 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums
November 12-14, 2024
Palm Springs CA

National Humanities Conference
November 13-17, 2024
Providence RI

 

COURSES   

Center for the Conservation of Art and Historic Artifacts ($50-$200)
Collections Care Intensive

March 11 - 22, 2024
A series of virtual and in-person workshops will examine ways to combat threats to heritage objects and improve preservation using the following tools: policies and procedures; environmental management; housing, storage, and space; housekeeping; pest management; and emergency preparedness. 

American Association for State and Local History Online Courses
March 18 – May 17: Caring for Museum Collections 
March 11 – April 19: Introduction to Museum Endowments 
March 18 – May 17: Leadership and Administration for History Organizations 
March 18 – May 17: Project Management for History Professionals

American Association for State and Local History
Arcus Leadership Program Courses
Specifically designed for emerging and mid-level professionals and volunteers, these self-paced courses help participants understand the most critical topics in the history field and incorporate that understanding into their work. Start these courses any time.
Accessibility for Historical Organizations 
Creating Engaging Social Media Content for Historical Organizations  
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for History Organizations 
Foundational Principles of LGBTQ+ Inclusion  
Introduction to Fundraising   
Introduction to Indigenous History 
Program Planning for Nonprofits 

GrantStation 
Turbocharge Your Grantwriting Skills
 ($399)
7 units guide you through the entire grant proposal process step-by-step. You’ll learn how to craft an organizational background, compelling statement of need, process and outcome evaluation, approach, and budget with detailed videos, downloads, examples, and other resources. 

Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times
This 45 minute on-demand course will help you think beyond traditional sources of financial support to fund cultural resource projects. Learn how to evaluate a cultural resource project for its value in serving broader community needs. Review traditional funding types versus alternative sources that can be redirected to meet project goals. 

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Museum Collections Documentation and Data Cleaning

Provides essential museum documentation information for museum staff with all levels of knowledge. It begins with an introductory overview and ends with specific documentation issues. Learners can take the modules in order or choose a module or two that fits their needs.
(On demand)

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Preservation Housekeeping for Heritage Sites and Small Museums

Covers guidelines, best practices and resources for the regular upkeep of historic interiors and exteriors as well as the contents of historic buildings. This one- to two-hour self-paced course has been designed for those who work or volunteer in small museums or heritage sites and who have little to no training in conservation.
(On demand)



Museum Association of Arizona

P.O. Box 63902,
Phoenix, Arizona 85082

azmuseums@gmail.com

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