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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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