The Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) has scheduled three day-long
workshops for 2006. AMM is collaborating with three Standing Professional
Committees (SPCs) to sponsor and plan the workshops. All workshops will be
held at various museums in Chicago. The workshops are scheduled on Fridays
so that registrants can plan weekend visits to the Windy City. A
registration form or online registration is availaable on the AMM web site
at <www.midwestmuseums.org>.
Taking the Show on the Road – A Nuts and Bolts Approach to Planning and
Coordinating Traveling Exhibitions
Friday, June 9, 2006
The Field Museum
AMM will collaborate with the Midwest Registrars Committee (MRC) and the
Curators Committee (CurCom) to sponsor the workshop, Taking the Show on the
Road. The workshop addresses the myriad challenges of planning and
managing a traveling exhibit. The workshop is schedule for Friday, June 9
at the Field Museum in Chicago. The workshop will feature a special tour
of the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit at the Field
Museum. The registration fee is $65 for AMM, MRC, or CurCom members and
$80 for non-members. The registration fee includes a tour of the Tut
exhibit (lunch not included). Seating and tickets are limited and
available on a first-come, first-serve basis! This workshop is co-
sponsored by Methods and Materials and Barrett Moving and Storage.
Strategic Planning for Small Museums/The 5% Solution (Marketing Techniques
for Small Museums)
Friday, June 30, 2006
Museum of Contemporary Photography
AMM is collaborating with the Small Museums Administrators Committee (SMAC)
to present two half-day workshops on Friday, June 30 at the Museum of
Contemporary Photography. The morning workshop, the Governance for Small
Museums, will focus on important administrative issues for small museums.
The afternoon workshop, The 5% Solution, will present important marketing
solutions for small museums. The cost for the individual workshops is $25
(AMM or SMAC members) and $35 (non-members). Registration for both
workshops is $40 (AMM or SMAC members) or $50 (non-members).
X/Y Axis: Capturing and Keeping Young Adult Audiences
Friday, July 14, 2006
Loyola University of Art
On Friday, July 19, AMM will collaborate with the Education Committee
(EdCom) to sponsor the workshop, X/Y Axis: Capturing and Keeping Young
Adult Audiences. The workshop will provide ideas for educators seeking to
design programs for young adults (ages 20 – 30). The registration fee for
the workshop is $40 for AMM or EdCom members and $50 for non-members.
Additional information on the workshop will be available soon and posted on
the AMM web site.
AMM has secured a special room rate at the Club Quarters for the last two
workshops. For more information, contact AMM at (314) 746-4557 or at
<[log in to unmask]>.
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