What are the necessary steps to great interpretation? Find out on June 15-16! AMERICAN <<...OLE_Obj...>> ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS Exemplary Interpretation: Characteristics and Best Practices June 15-16, 2001 * Portland, OR Designed for educators, exhibit developers, curators, interpreters, directors, and others interested in interpretation, this two day seminar will provide you with strategies, performance measures, and the essential characteristics of effective interpretation. Get answers to the following questions: Why are interpretive goals often difficult to achieve? What makes good interpretation? What are the circumstances and factors necessary to achieve success? And much more... * Based on AAM's National Interpretation Project-a two-year study that surveyed the benchmarks and processes of exemplary interpretation-you will review the Project tools including an institutional self-assessment, and be led through the essential steps in evaluating your museum's interpretive strategies. * Learn the most current thinking on interpretation from expert practitioners in the following functional areas: audience research and evaluation, curation, education, exhibitions, and media and technology. * Gain insights on how to "wow" your audience through creating a total visitor experience. * Through a group site visit to the Oregon Historical Society to view the exhibition, Keeping the Spirit Alive gain first hand knowledge on how to collaborate with subject matter experts and guest curators. If you believe that interpretation is one of the most essential museum functions, you can't afford to miss this opportunity. Register below or visit the AAM Web site at www.aam-us.org. DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS The AAM Diversity Coalition is pleased to offer scholarships for complimentary registration at this seminar, plus up to $350 for travel and hotel expenses. Applications must be received by close of business (5:00 EST) on June 1, 2001 (extended deadline). For more information on how to apply and to download an application form, click here => http://www.aam-us.org/diverscholar.htm. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Special offer! Extended early registration for Exemplary Interpretation Seminar with this form: Name Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. Preferred Badge Name Title Institution ____________________________________________________________________________ __ Address ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ Phone _____________________ Fax ___________________ E-mail ______________________________ * $325, AAM Member early registration. My member number:____________________________________ * $400*, Non-member early registration, *includes one-year AAM Individual Membership Payment Method * Mastercard * Visa * American Express * Check Payable to AAM Card Number_____________________________________ Expiration Date ________________________ Print Name as it appears on card___________________________________________________________ Signature___________________________________________________________________ ___________ Fax to 202-289-6578, or mail to AAM Professional Education, 1575 Eye Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20005. John T. Suau, Manager Meetings, Professional Education and Diversity American Association of Museums 1575 Eye Street, NW - Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 218-7676 (t) (202) 289-6578 (f) [log in to unmask] Click to our new Annual Meeting web site at http://www.aam-us.org ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).