Small Museum Association Conference 2023: Full Schedule

Thank you for attending SMA 2023 at Hotel Dupont.

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12:00pm EST

Registration Table

Monday February 20, 2023 12:00pm - 5:00pm EST

1:00pm EST

Cultivating Community: Wyck’s Home Farm Foodways Project

Wyck Historic House, Garden, and Farm in Philadelphia launched the Home Farm Foodways Project in 2020 after examining our community’s needs for increased food security and food literacy. What began as an experiment ended up becoming much more: a safe green space for diverse, intergenerational, and therapeutic community engagement and a case study of how small historic houses and their collections can remain relevant to and benefit their neighboring communities. Join Wyck’s staff as we discuss the challenges and successes of implementing this program, lessons we learned, and how this project created an opportunity to utilize our site’s resources to meet a community need.

Speakers

Kim Staub

Wyck Historic House, Garden, & Farm

Kim Staub is the Executive Director at Wyck Historic House, Garden, & Farm, a mission-driven site focused on Philadelphia history, horticulture, and urban agriculture. Previously, Staub worked as the Collections Manager at the Betsy Ross House and the Vice President of the Philadelphia... Read More →

Cara Caputo

Wyck Historic House, Garden, & Farm

Cara: Cara Caputo is Wyck’s Manager of Interpretation and Public Outreach and works to make the site’s collection and history accessible and engaging to all audiences. She graduated from the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture in 2021 and has worked on projects with... Read More →

Marsha Lewis

Wyck Historic House, Garden, & Farm

Marsha Lewis manages Wyck’s farm and leads the Home Farm Club program. She has worked in a variety of organic farming models over the years and brings a passion for making fresh produce more accessible to low-income persons.

Monday February 20, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
King Sullivan - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

1:00pm EST

Curating for Community Impact: Finding Greater Purpose in our Work

Curating with a purpose and with an impact-driven mindset not only benefits our communities, but the museum staff working on the project, as well. When, from the on-set, we put positive community impact at the forefront, we find new solutions, new stories, and a new-found worth in our careers and lives. This session look at how we can find more joy and purpose at work by serving community through curation and programming by tracing the creation of the B&O Railroad Museum’s newest exhibition “The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad” - from creating a meaningful mission statement, to conducting research, to engaging authentically with the community.

Speakers

Jonathan Goldman

Chief Curator, B&O Railroad Museum

Jonathan is the Chief Curator at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, overseeing the museum's curatorial departments, collections care, restoration, education, and volunteers. Jonathan has 15 years of museum experience, degrees in design for social impact and exhibition design, and... Read More →

Monday February 20, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
du Barry - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

1:00pm EST

Pre-Registration Required | Off-Site Workshop at the Marshall Steam Museum: DIY Exhibits 2.0

In 2016, we led a popular SMA workshop about DIY exhibits on a budget. In conjunction with recent museum renovations, we updated and upgraded our exhibits, still on a budget and with our signature DIY approach! Join us at the Marshall Steam Museum to see for yourself the results of our labor as we share the new tips and tricks we’ve employed and invite you to try your hand at some of the techniques used. You will also learn how to create genuinely mobile exhibit components in a space where collections are constantly on the move (in our case, the museum’s vehicles are driven regularly on the open road so nothing can be fixed or permanent!). This will be a “show-share-and-try” workshop (with a fun takeaway for those inclined to participate), and attendees are encouraged to bring examples of how they have been creative with DIY exhibit components at their museums and historic sites.

Pre-registration is required and limited to 60 attendees, speakers, or sponsors/vendors of the 2023 conference. Registrants are also encouraged to carpool to the location. Click here for directions, parking, accessibility, and more information.

Speakers

Susan Randolph

Executive Director, Marashall Steam Museum

Susan Randolph brings more than 30 years’ professional experience in the museum field, serving as the Executive Director of the Marshall Steam Museum since 2010. Susan's closet is filled with the many hats and toolbelts she wears as she continues to innovate and invigorate the organization... Read More →

Alli Schell

Marashall Steam Museum

Alli Schell has worked in museums of all sizes for the past 10 years (but prefers the small, but mighty ones!) focusing on education and programming. She currently is the Director of Public Programs at the Marshall Steam Museum.

Monday February 20, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Marshall Steam Museum 3000 Creek Road, Hockessin, DE 19736, USA

Super Special

1:00pm EST

Self-Care Room

We know conferences can be overwhelming, it is stressful to network and always be ON. This will be a space where you can come for a quiet moment, enjoy a craft or puzzle, and just take some time to care for yourself.

Monday February 20, 2023 1:00pm - 4:30pm EST
King Sejong - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Self-Care

1:00pm EST

Resource Hall & Silent Auction

Monday February 20, 2023 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Resource Hall & Silent Auction

3:00pm EST

A Free Online Toolkit for Streamlined Collections Management Policies

This session will introduce the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)’s freely available Collections Management Policy Toolkit (CMPT), developed with funding through an Institute for Museum & Library Services National Leadership grant. The online toolkit will help museums and other collecting institutions create customized Collections Management Policies through a simple website. By sharing information about this free, practical tool, we hope that staff at small museums will feel empowered to pursue this work that may otherwise feel challenging and overwhelming.

Speakers

Dyani Feige

Director of Preservation Services, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts

Dyani Feige, Director of Preservation Services at the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia, works with libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural organizations to conduct needs and risk assessments, assist in disaster planning, and help develop policy... Read More →

Monday February 20, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
King Sullivan - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

3:00pm EST

Introduction to NAGPRA for Small Museums

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was passed in 1990, requiring museums, universities, and any other collecting organization to report and return certain cultural items to the appropriate Native tribe or community, but over 30 years later, at least half of these institutions are still not in compliance with this law. This session is aimed towards students and museum professionals with the goal of fostering a deeper working understanding of NAGPRA requirements and how to achieve compliance with the ultimate goals of facilitating respectful return and building new, authentic relationships with indigenous communities.

Speakers

Vivien Barnett

Curatorial & Collections Specialist, Maryland Center for History and Culture

After receiving her MA in Art History and Museum Studies from the University of Delaware in 2020, Vivien Barnett took on the role of Curatorial & Collections Specialist for the Maryland Center for History and Culture located in Baltimore, MD. Barnett also serves as the co-chair of... Read More →

Monday February 20, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
du Barry - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

5:30pm EST

Off-Site: Opening Reception at Delaware Historical Society

Free for attendees! Light appetizers and drinks.
Join us in kicking off the conference! SMA's President Kristen Butler will make welcoming remarks at 6:45. Afterward, you can find a local place to eat before returning to the Hotel Du Pont for Battledecks!

About our host:
Since its founding in 1864, the Delaware Historical Society (DHS) has acquired an extraordinary collection of more than 3 million objects, books, documents, photographs, and maps and nine historic buildings related to Delaware’s past and its importance to the nation. We are the only private nonprofit organization with the mission to serve as the statewide organization exploring, preserving, promoting, and sharing Delaware history, heritage, and culture to educate, inspire, and empower people and communities.

Monday February 20, 2023 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Delaware Historical Society 505 N Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Banquet

7:00pm EST

Eat & Engage (No Meal Provided)

Join some colleagues and network with new friends over dinner. Check out any of the restaurants on this list thanks to Visit Wilmington!

Monday February 20, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST

Meal

9:00pm EST

Battledecks!

Battledecks is a fun improv exercise that challenges contestants to deliver a presentation on the fly using an unknown slidedeck containing random (and often hilarious) slides. The contestants are judged on their ability to create a coherent presentation that incorporates the slide content smoothly. Open to all!

Monday February 20, 2023 9:00pm - 10:30pm EST
du Barry - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Late-Night Fun

8:00am EST

Breakfast

Hear a special greeting from Visit Wilmington to kick off the first full day of the conference.

Read their welcome letter here.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Meal

8:00am EST

Self-Care Room

Tuesday February 21, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm EST
King Sejong - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Self-Care

8:00am EST

Registration Table

Tuesday February 21, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Upper Ballroom Foyer - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

8:00am EST

Resource Hall & Silent Auction

Bidding will close for the Silent Auction at 8 pm on Tuesday, February 21.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 8:00am - 8:00pm EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Resource Hall & Silent Auction

9:00am EST

Keynote: Prioritizing Joy and Showing Grace: A Small Museum Call to Action

Being a small museum person is a mindset. We pride ourselves on being determined, nimble, and thrifty. But for too long, we’ve also been, overworked, under-compensated, and treated poorly as a regular part of our day-to-day work.

Many small museum professionals started in the field because we believed in the power of history and the important role small museums can play in creating better communities. Because of our belief in the importance of the mission, we have rarely stopped to consider what we ourselves need to continue doing the work in a sustainable way. Post-2020, we’re all looking at our work lives with new eyes. Museum professionals are no different. We are nimble, thrift, and determined. Why not use those superpowers for our own well-being?

This keynote session will challenge small museum folks–paid staff, volunteers, board members, and funders lead the way in finding a new path where caring for those who do the work is a top priority.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Main Sessions

10:15am EST

Mental Health in Museums

We all love working in museums but sometimes the environment can be less than ideal. In this session a fellow museum professional who has gone through it will help facilitate open discussions, provide resources, and try and demystify the connection between mental health and museum work. Let’s come together to have honest discussions and support each other in the work that we are all so passionate about.

I felt a disclaimer may be needed and so here is one, though I know it goes over the limit.

Disclaimer: this session is not run by a mental health expert but rather a museum professional that has gone on their own mental health journey and has a desire to form community, bring awareness, and help others in the field.

Speakers

Meg Hutchins

Delaware's Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

Meg Hutchins is the Engagement & Collections Manager for Delaware's Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs who outside of their museum work, has a passion for community building and personal growth.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 10:15am - 11:15am EST
King Sullivan - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

10:15am EST

NEH and Small Museums: Discover New Funding Opportunities Geared to Your Organizations

Small museums have always faced special hurdles that intensified during the pandemic. Three program officers from the National Endowment for the Humanities will present overviews of new programs for 2023-24, developed with smaller museums in mind and launched under Chair Shelly Lowe. Attendees will hear how NEH can help address impacts of climate change, strengthen social and community engagement, forge new partnerships, and engage underserved communities. The session will devote generous time for questions and for attendees to speak directly to NEH staff about project ideas.

Speakers

Adriana Cutler

National Endowment for the Humanities

Adriana Cutler is a senior program officer in the Division of Preservation & Access, NEH.

Jill Austin

National Endowment for the Humanities

Jill Austin is a senior program officer in the Division of Public Programs, NEH. Adriana Cutler is a senior program officer in the Division of Preservation & Access, NEH.

Tatiana Ausema

National Endowment for the Humanities

Tatiana Ausema is a senior program officer in the Office of Challenge Programs, NEH.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Christina - Hotel Du Pont

10:15am EST

Overcoming the Barriers to Museum Fundraising Success

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a presentation focused on actionable solutions to common fundraising problems. Chad will reveal the most common barriers to effective fundraising at the museums that he has worked with and provide tips for overcoming them. Attendees will also be given free access to document samples and templates which will help to fast track the implementation of these solutions.

Speakers

Chad Barger, CFRE, CNP

Fundraising Speaker, Trainer & Coach, Productive Fundraising

Chad Barger, CFRE, CNP helps nonprofit professionals across the US and Canada fundraise more efficiently and effectively. Chad owns the firm Productive Fundraising which specializes in teaching the latest research-based fundraising tactics and making them approachable for small, community-based... Read More →

Tuesday February 21, 2023 10:15am - 11:15am EST
du Barry - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

10:15am EST

Off-Site: Self-Care in an Anti-Self-Care Society

Self-care is not about making huge changes to your routine and life. Learn how to incorporate small acts of self-care into your busy daily schedule to improve your overall wellness.

This session will take place at the Wilmington Public Library, Just a 3-minute walk from the Hotel Dupont.

Sarah Bridge is a Certified Nutrition Specialist at 1st State Health and Wellness:
Her passion is to help clients feel comfortable in their bodies through nutrition and discover the endless possibilities nutrition and holistic health can offer.

She discovered nutrition when she sought alternative treatment to get rid of constant headaches during college. After that, an entire world of holistic health appeared to her. Her goal in nutrition therapy is to help clients discover how food affects their bodies and how to make peace with food. In a world where fad diets are the constant rage, she wants to help clients shed the constraints of dieting and not only find a way to eat that pleases their bodies, but to find joy in eating food of all types- yes, including sweets!

Speakers

Sarah Bridge

Certified Nutrition Specialist, First State Health & Wellness

Tuesday February 21, 2023 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Wilmington Public Library - Jacob Broom Meeting Room Wilmington Public Library, 10 E 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Self-Care

11:15am EST

Coffee Break

Have a break and caffeinate in the resource hall!

Tuesday February 21, 2023 11:15am - 11:30am EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Break

11:30am EST

Collections Stewardship Succession Planning: Your Input Needed!

Through a two-year project funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) and LYRASIS are gathering data and developing professional development resources to support succession planning for collections stewardship staff and volunteers. To gather input about experiences with succession planning across the small museums community, CCAHA and LYRASIS welcome Board members, staff leaders and emerging professionals at collecting institutions to share their experiences with succession planning strategies that have—and have not—achieved positive results. The session, structured as an informal conversation, will probe issues related to organizational structure, documentation and other related procedures for retaining and transferring knowledge; training and coaching for emerging leaders; considerations for organizational leadership; and other key considerations for succession planning.

Speakers

Michelle Eisenberg

Executive Director, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts

Last month I was named as CCAHA's Executive Director, having served as Deputy Director for 6 years. As I move from "behind the scenes' to serving as the Centrr's frontline ambassador, I am eager to meet colleagues from across the country!

Tom Clareson

Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts

Tom Clareson is Project Director of Performing Arts Readiness, funded by the Mellon Foundation to help performing arts organizations protect their assets, sustain operations, and prepare for emergencies. He serves as Senior Consultant for Digital & Preservation Services at LYRASIS... Read More →

Tuesday February 21, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
King Sullivan - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

11:30am EST

Leveraging Partnerships with Local and State DMO (Destination Marketing Organization)

DMOs generally embrace their partnerships with museums because heritage tourism always ranks as one of the top activities for visitors. Recognizing that they are also a big part of the local community, museums are a place where residents take their visiting family and friends. When museums leverage their partnership with a DMO, they benefit from the "free" resources. Staff and volunteers achieve more success which can also lead to a positive work and volunteer environment.

Speakers

Tiffany Ahalt (SMA Conference Committee)

Visit Hagerstown & Washington County CVB

Tuesday February 21, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Christina - Hotel Du Pont

11:30am EST

Time to Think Big: Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

Get inspired during this session from IMLS as staff share information about a funding opportunity for small museums, Inspire! Grants for Small Museums, which is designed to encourage small museums to apply for and implement projects that help move their institution forward. Project activities can include planning, professional development, collections care and digitization, exhibition design and fabrication, community programming and much more. Though there will be an emphasis on Inspire!, IMLS staff will also share details about other IMLS funding opportunities.

Speakers

Jennifer Anstadt

Program Specialist in the Office of Museum Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services

Jennifer Anstadt is a Program Specialist in the Office of Museum Services (OMS) at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). She primarily supports the Institutional Capacity category of Inspire! Grants for Small Museums program and the Native American/Native Hawaiian Grants... Read More →

Reagan Moore

Senior Program Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services

Reagan Moore is a Senior Program Officer in the Office of Museum Services (OMS) at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). She is the program officer for the Inspire! Grants for Small Museums program and works most directly with the Lifelong Learning portfolio across... Read More →

Tuesday February 21, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
du Barry - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

12:30pm EST

Lunch

Join us for lunch as we recognize the winner of the previous evening's Battle Decks, this year's scholarship recipients, and new SMA board members. There will also be a presentation from the President and Treasurer about SMA. Be sure to attend lunch because we will be raffling off a free registration to the 2024 conference!

Tuesday February 21, 2023 12:30pm - 1:45pm EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Meal

2:00pm EST

Decolonisation as Care: Reimagining our Futures

Over the past ten years cultural heritage institutions have increasingly contextualised their collections and exhibitions within decolonial terminology, i.e. “reparations,” “repatriation,” “land/labour acknowledgements,” etc. But what is decolonisation? This session and workshop will provide audience members with two packets of resources useful in discussing, defining, and thinking more deeply about what decolonisation is, and how we can use its theories to collectively reimagine our futures.

Speakers

Francis Mahon

Zwaanendael Museum - Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

Francis (Fran) Mahon is an archaeologist specializing in issues of memory, power, and time, land rights, community history, and resource accessibility. He holds a master’s degree from the University of York (UK) in historical archaeology and a dual bachelor’s in anthropology and... Read More →

Tuesday February 21, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Christina - Hotel Du Pont

2:00pm EST

Participants Not Patrons: Assistive Technology for Visitors with Visual Disabilities

Museums rely heavily upon visuals to enhance their visitor’s experience. However, what happens when a visitor uses other senses to engage with the content? During this session, participants will learn how a variety of museums utilize AT devices to their advantage at their site. As well, ways to enhance their AT devices to better engage their visitors with visual disabilities

Speakers

Lindsey Crawford

James Monroe Museum

Lindsey Crawford is the Public Programs Coordinator at the James Monroe Museum. She received her B.A. in Historic Preservation and M.Ed. in Elementary Education at the University of Mary Washington. Her research and thesis "Participants Not Patrons: Assistive Technology for Individuals... Read More →

Tuesday February 21, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
King Sullivan - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

2:00pm EST

Why We Turned to People & Puppets During the Pandemic

As a small gallery within a larger educational institution, we decided to appeal directly to our immediate community upon re-opening in the fall of 2021. We learned/confirmed that people want to express themselves, people love puppets, and people will always create and connect. We should continue to ask two curatorial questions: Why this content now? & Why should patrons (and staff) care?

Speakers

Drew Barker

Performing Arts Librarian, University of Maryland

Drew Barker is the Performing Arts Librarian at the University of Maryland in College Park with a background in theatre, dramaturgy, and education. His research interests include information design, the U.S. Civil War, and the playwright Naomi Wallace.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
du Barry - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

3:30pm EST

Maryland Museum Association State Meeting

At the annual conference of the Small Museum Association, MMA will host a Maryland state museum meeting. This has been a long-standing tradition when the conference was held in Ocean City or College Park for many years. While the conference is in Wilmington, Delaware this year, it will give Marylanders attending a reason to get together, discuss funding, and share any updates.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
du Barry - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Affinity Group

3:30pm EST

Executive Director Support Group

Calling all Small Museum Executive Directors! Feeling stressed about your job? Overextended and wearing too many hats? Struggling with your boards, staff, and work-life balance? This is the session for you.

This informal session will allow you to talk through your problems and brainstorm solutions with other Small Museum Executive Directors. Feel free to add your questions/concerns to this Q&A poll and like your favorite topics, we will try and get through as many as possible in an hour. https://app.sli.do/event/aQLak2rP4c1f5QS8fQwUKf/live/questions

*We ask that the information shared during this session stay anonymous so that we are able to make this an honest and safe space.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
King Sullivan - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Self-Care

3:30pm EST

Off-Site: Beginner Yoga

This is your chance to wind down after a long day of sessions and stretch and move your body in this beginner-level yoga class. Our new friends at Core Ten Fitness, just a 3-minute walk from the hotel will be hosting this session.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Core Ten Fitness 1007 N. Orange Street, Suite GL-05 Wilmington, DE 19801

Self-Care

3:30pm EST

Off-Site: Delaware Museum Association State Meeting

Delaware Humanities and the Delaware Museum Association will host a state meeting at the Delaware Humanities offices just across the street from Hotel DuPont. If you’re attending, please email Rebecca Olsen (rolsen@dehumanities.org) to confirm.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Delaware Humanities Offices 100 W Tenth St, Unit 509, Wilmington, DE 19801

Affinity Group

5:30pm EST

Cocktail Hour (No Banquet Ticket Needed)

Join us for a cocktail hour before the banquet! The cash bar will serve selections of beer and wine and will accept both cash and credit cards.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Banquet

6:30pm EST

Ticketed Event: SMA Banquet & Awards Presentation

Don't miss the cocktail hour from 5:30 to 6:30!

The banquet program includes recognition of this year's award recipients, a silent auction, and a preview of the 2024 conference.

The banquet is included with both the full and Tuesday registrations and is available as an add-on.

Tuesday February 21, 2023 6:30pm - 9:00pm EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Banquet

8:00am EST

Breakfast

Wednesday February 22, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Meal

8:00am EST

Registration Table

Wednesday February 22, 2023 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Upper Ballroom Foyer - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Resource Hall & Silent Auction

8:00am EST

Resource Hall

Wednesday February 22, 2023 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Resource Hall & Silent Auction

8:00am EST

Self-Care Room

Wednesday February 22, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm EST
King Sejong - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Self-Care

9:00am EST

Plenary: Collective Care and Shared Leadership: Frontline Stories from the Philadelphia Museum of Art Union Strike

From member votes to media trainings, from cough drops to rain ponchos, during the historic 19-day strike of Philadelphia Museum of Art Union workers we had to learn how to create a culture of care for ourselves on all levels. In addition to winning a fair contract, we also cultivated practices for non-hierarchical, shared leadership and collective care that can be implemented not only in labor organizing, but also in the day-to-day work of museums, whether unionized or not.

Speakers

Nicole Elizabeth Cook (Plenary Speaker)

Union Trustee, PMA Union

Nicole is an arts professional, curator, and educator with a Ph.D. in Art History (University of Delaware) and she currently works at the Philadelphia Museum of Art where she also serves as a Trustee of PMA Union AFSCME Local 397. She has over 15 years of experience in museums and... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Gold Ballroom - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

Main Sessions

10:15am EST

C2C Care Coordinator/FAIC

The creation of various new and expanded resources for collections care has truly exploded over the past few years. In this session participants will learn of the various programs that are offered, at little or no cost, by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation to assist small institutions in the care of their collections. Then participants will be asked to split into small groups to trade what they think are their top resources based on the sub-disciplines of collections care and finally, at the end of the session, the group will come back together and trade what they consider their top resources to assist their institution in collections care.

Speakers

Robin Bauer Kilgo

Foundation for Advancement in Conservation

Robin Bauer Kilgo holds a BA in Anthropology and a MA in History from Florida State University, as well as a graduate certificate in Collections Management and Collections Care from George Washington University. From 2012-2022 Robin lived in the Florida Keys and now resides in the... Read More →

Wednesday February 22, 2023 10:15am - 11:15am EST
King Sullivan - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

10:15am EST

Producing a Museum Podcast In-House: A Complete How-To Workshop

In this workshop, museum podcast expert Hannah Hethmon will walk participants through every step of making an affordable in-house podcast to complement your museum's programming. Throughout, attendees will be able to work on their own podcast production plan and get feedback on their ideas. This workshop will also be perfect for anyone thinking of creating their own audio tour or any other audio project.

Speakers

Hannah Hethmon

Better Lemon Creative Audio

Hannah Hethmon makes podcasts for museums, history organizations, and cultural nonprofits through her company Better Lemon Creative Audio. Hannah is based in Maryland, but serves clients all over the world, including the Smithsonian Institution and The National Archives in London... Read More →

In The Resource Hall

Hannah Hethmon

Better Lemon Creative Audio

Wednesday February 22, 2023 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Christina - Hotel Du Pont

10:15am EST

Show Up! Share Your Story and Build Authentic Connections with Others

A culture of care in the workplace begins with an inclusive environment. A truly inclusive environment is one in which people feel like they can show up as their authentic selves, be fully accepted, and thrive, free from the expectation of assimilation into the dominant culture of the organization. Feel empowered to build cultural competence as you own your story, in your words, in a safe and welcoming space.

Speakers

Amy Golden-Shepherd

Deputy Director, DE Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs

Amy Golden-Shepherd has been an educator for 28 years and is now the Deputy Director of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. She is passionate about creating opportunities for full stories to be told.

Wednesday February 22, 2023 10:15am - 11:15am EST
du Barry - Hotel Du Pont 42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA