The AAM Curators’ Committee invites you to submit a session proposal for the 2011 AAM Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas, on May 22-25. As an AAM standing professional committee, CurCom is allocated guaranteed slots in the conference program, and endorsement of your proposal by CurCom increases the chances that your session will accepted. When submitting your proposal, please indicate that you are seeking CurCom endorsement.
This is an opportunity for you, as a member of CurCom and a museum professional, to have an impact on the future of the field, and to 

Explore critical issues or ideas that will benefit your colleagues, your museum and your profession 
Tap into a wider network of professionals 
Receive national recognition from your peers 

Proposals may address a wide range of curatorial issues including collections research, interpretation, and management; innovation or unique projects and approaches; and standards and practices. Proposals that address the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature of work that occurs within museums are strongly encouraged.
Session Proposal Guidelines
2011 Conference Theme: To read more about the 2011 conference theme: The Museum of Tomorrow. New for 2011 is a list of readings and references to inform your thinking about the theme. 
 
Submitting Proposal: AAM utilizes an online session proposal system, newly improved and streamlined for 2011.
 
Deadline: To be considered for CurCom endorsement, you must submit your proposal by July 16, 2010.
 
For additional questions, assistance with developing session ideas or to submit proposals please contact: Ron Potvin, CurCom Program Committee Chair, at ([log in to unmask]) or at 401.863.1177. 


      

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