Call for Session Proposals
Conference 2016:
A Culture of Sharing : Inquiring Minds,
Empowering Museums
September 15 - 17, 2016 Calgary, Alberta
The Alberta Museums Association 2016 Conference will explore how a culture of sharing and
inquiry encourages the innovative exchange of knowledge, resources, and stories. Through
this exchange, museums can expand expertise, leverage available resources, share unique
stories, and contribute to a collaborative and empowered museum community in Alberta.
Museums &
Individuals
Community
Museum Sector
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How do we convey the
unique stories of the
people, places, and events
of Alberta?
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How do we
empower each
other as museum
professionals?
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What steps can we take to
maximize our spaces and
collections to engage our
audiences?
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What skills can we
learn from each
other?
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How can social media and
digital tools help us reach
a broader audience?
Potential Topic Areas:
· Creativity in
programming and
interpretation
· Program evaluation
· Increased accessibility
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How does
professional
development help
leaders thrive at all
stages of their
career?
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What can an
organization do to
empower staff and
volunteers?
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Unconventional
professional
development
Innovative partnerships
and cross sector
engagement
How can we learn
from what other
museums are
doing?
Social media and digital
outreach
Maximizing resources
Leadership and
workplace
encouragement
All session proposals are reviewed by the
Conference Program Committee. The AMA
Secretariat is happy to provide feedback on
proposals before they are submitted for review.
Contact learning@museums.ab.ca with your ideas
or questions.
Complete the online session proposal form by
Friday, March 4, 2016.
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Looking for a new way to share your story?
In addition to regular sessions, the 2016
conference will offer Spotlight Sessions.
These five minute presentations can focus on
just about anything. They are aimed at
sharing the stories, experiences, and lessons
learned from across the Alberta museum
community.
For more information on the AMA and its Annual Conference, visit museums.ab.ca.