Deadline Reminder - January 31, 2005

The Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) is accepting session proposals
(forums, workshops, seminars, presentations, roundtables, debates, etc.)
for the 2005 conference.  The conference, Museums and Success, is
scheduled for October 26-28, 2005 at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel in
Cincinnati, OH.  The deadline for submission of proposals is Monday,
January 31, 2005.  You can download a proposal form at the AMM web site at
<www.midwestmuseums.org>.  Please submit completed proposals by mail or
fax to:

Association of Midwest Museums
P.O. Box 11940
St. Louis, MO  63112
F:  314-746-4569
P:  314-746-4557

The 2005 AMM Conference, Museums and Success, will explore the many facets
of museum operations, and how museums are incorporating new initiatives
and building upon success as well as measuring outcomes.  Sessions and
workshops will explore multiple ways in which museums define and measure
success.  We invite proposals that examine different points of view,
involve innovative thinking, and provide new approaches to problem-
solving.  Presenters should represent a variety of museums, disciplines,
and a diversity of museum sizes.  Speakers outside of the industry are
encouraged to submit proposals. Additional conference information can be
downloaded from the AMM web site.

For your convenience, we have included a sample list of proposed topics
for your consideration.  We encourage the submission of additional topics
that address the theme of museums and success.   If you need help
identifying co-presenters, we will help you find additional speakers for
your session.

Suggested Topics

Advocacy
Art museums
Collections, curation, conservation
Community partnerships
Development, fundraising, advancement
Diversity in museums
Education/programs/outreach
Evaluation
Exhibits
Facilities management/security
Governance/administration/management
History museums
Human resources
IMLS and other grant programs
Legal issues/ethics
Marketing and public relations
Measures of success
Museum expansion
Museums and accessibility
Museums and community revitalization
Museum issues at national level
Non-traditional/profit museums
Professional development/museum studies
Rural museums
Small museums
Tribal museums
University and college museums
Volunteers

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