OMA Conference 2007: Call for Proposals
Changing Landscapes: Celebrating the 35th Anniversary
of the Ontario Museum Association
October 24 - 26, 2007
Toronto, Ontario
The Ontario Museum Association is planning its Annual Conference
in Toronto, on October 24 - 26, 2007.
This conference brings together museum professionals from across
Ontario and beyond. The conference aims towards improving professionalism
within the museum community by providing a unique and comfortable
environment for individuals and institutions with diverse experiences
to meet and learn from each other. Conference sessions typically
provide relevant discussions and interesting and helpful dialogue
and networking opportunities.
This year, to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Ontario Museum
Association, the Conference seeks to explore the theme of Changing
Landscapes: Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Ontario Museum
Association and where do we go from here.
We invite proposals for sessions. Proposals can be based on number
of topics, including, but not limited to:
- History, Science, or Art Educational Programming and Evaluation
- The Role of the Museum in the Community
- Conservation and / or Restoration Issues/Practices
- New Approaches to Exhibit Design
- The Visitor and Visitor Services
- Education
- Collections Management
- Administration and the Internet
- Distance Learning
- Financial Sustainability
Individuals or organizations who would like to present at the Conference
are invited to submit proposals to the address below by May
30, 2007.
PLEASE NOTE: The OMA and its members appreciate the contribution
presenters make in sharing their professional knowledge and expertise
to strengthen the museum sector; however, all presenters are expected
to register for the conference. The OMA cannot pay for travel expenses
or stipends for session speakers.
Please click
here to download the form [ PDF - 31 kb ]. Once completed, please
return forms to:
Ontario Museum Association
50 Baldwin Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1L4
Tel: 416-348-8672, or toll-free in ON 1-866-OMA-8672
Fax: 416-348-0438
E-mail: Conference
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