WEBINARS     

National Informal Stem Education Network (NISE) Online Workshop 
Wildfires & Air Quality - Providing a Relevant Portal to Get Audiences Invested in the Conversation
April 30, 3024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Partners engaging audiences of all ages in Earth and climate science will discuss activities that take a closer look at the scientific and societal impacts of wildfires. Learn how to use activities from the NISE Network, NASA, and others to demonstrate the connection between global issues of climate and evolving fire seasons.

Balboa Park Online Collaborative Webinar
Dreaming of AI: A Crash Landing into AI in Collections Management
May 2, 2024, 6:00 a.m. (AZ)Amy Adams, Collections Information & Access Manager at the National Museum of the Royal Navy Museum will discuss the museum’s early foray and experiences of applying different AI technologies in collections management practices.    

Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists Webinar
Notre Dame Lessons Learned from Recovery to Relationships and Planning between Firefighters and Cultural Heritage Professionals
May 2, 2024, 7:00 a.m. (AZ)
This presentation will focus on the Notre Dame fire and what the fire fighters learned from this and other disasters concerning cultural heritage, and will also address the process of collections prioritization and emergency extraction procedures that was created in collaboration between firefighters and cultural heritage partners.

NISE Network Workshop
Find Your Place in Space - Engaging the Artemis Generation with Activities, Apps and More 
May 7, 2024,11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Get the latest news regarding the Artemis II mission from Dr. Caitlin Ahrens, Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.  Learn about educational materials available from NASA to help audiences identify with the Artemis generation and find their place in space. In addition, we will also talk about the NISE Network’s Voyage through the Solar System kit as well as the apps DIY Sun Science and DIY Solar System. The kit includes activities based on NASA's continuing pursuit of human exploration of the Moon and Mars. 

Chronicle of Philanthropy ($69)
How to Get Your Board to Raise Money
May 9, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
What does it take to create a vibrant culture of fundraising among board members?

Southeast Museums Conference (SEMC) Webinar
Safe Zone for the Museum Field  
May 9, 2024, 8:00 a.m. (AZ)
Gain the tools and language needed to foster acceptance and understanding within our museums.  Develop basic strategies to better serve LGBTQ+ visitors and colleagues;  Enhance your communication skills and build a more inclusive environment;  Join us in making our museums a welcoming haven for all.

GrantStation Webinar ($159/3 webinars)
Capital Campaigns: Assessing Feasibility and Needs
May 14, 2024 , 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Better understand the planning necessary to conduct a successful capital campaign. You’ll see why it’s important to assess what your organization should build and what it can sustain before trying to raise funds. 

Museum Study FREE Webinar
New Policies for New Problems and other topics in the new, revised third edition of Things Great and Small: Collection Management Policies
May 14, 2024, 1:00 p.m. (AZ)
Join John Simmons author of Things Great and Small: Collection Management Policies to talk about new policy concerns addressed in the Third Edition.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
A Roadmap to NAGPRA Compliance
May 15, 2024, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Jan Bernstein will provide a pathway to repatriation under the new NAGPRA regulations and share information about additional training opportunities.   

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts FREE Webinar
Legal Issues in Collections Care: Abandoned Property
May 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Sarah Kapellusch, Registrar at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum discusses what is abandoned property, when is something abandoned, how to identify your own abandoned property, and what to do with it once it’s been identified as such.  

Cultural Access Collaborative
Creating Accessible Cultural Spaces: Guide to Getting Started
May 22, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This session will provide a basic introduction to the world of accessibility in cultural spaces. We’ll talk about where to begin, what are some affordable next steps we can take to welcome our visitors, and how to implement services such as captioning, sign language interpretation, and audio description.  

WESTAF 2024 Arts Leadership and Advocacy Seminar
Session 3: Arts and Rural Development - A Case Study of State and Federal Connections
May 29, 2024, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)  

Connecting to Collections Care Webinar
Earthquake Preparedness 
May 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m (AZ)
During this webinar, part of AIC's MayDay programming, experts will explain the science behind these natural phenomena, helping attendees understand what earthquakes are and what causes them. A case study will also be presented that will offer practical guidance on earthquake mitigation, prevention, and recovery that cultural institutions will be able to apply to their facilities.

Connecting to Collections Care Webinar
Practical Strategies for the Care of Film and Glass Negatives
June 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Aiming to provide collections care professionals from small and mid sized institutions with practical strategies for effectively managing and preserving film and glass negatives, this webinar will emphasize pragmatic advice, resourceful solutions, and cost-effective measures to ensure the longevity and integrity of these valuable collections.

NISE Network  Workshop
Futures Thinking - Exploring Ideas and Developing Skills to Shape Our World 
June 11, 2024., 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Join us as we share an introduction to the key ideas of futures thinking and resources for integrating this approach into your STEM engagement efforts. During this online workshop, we will explore practices that can be used with diverse learners and share examples of STEM engagement activities that allow participants to consider different future scenarios.

GrantStation Webinar ($159/3 webinars)
The Stages and Challenges During a Capital Campaign
June 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Discover what happens during the five phases typical to most capital campaigns: the family, quiet, leadership, close-out, and public phases. You’ll leave with an understanding of each phase’s goals and the potential challenges you’ll face along the way.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Jingle All the Way: Maximizing Your Museum's Holiday Potential
July 23, 2024, 12:00 p.m. (AZ) 
Discover how your historic house or history museum can leverage December's holiday season to enhance community engagement. As the most visited (and most profitable) season for many organizations, we'll discuss how to equip staff and volunteers with the necessary knowledge and skills to research, plan, and host holiday events. We'll explore how researching the regional history of Christmas from diverse perspectives can distinguish your offerings from other holiday events, and how to expand traditional programs to attract a larger, more diverse audience.

MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS  

2024 Art Curators Conference 
May 1-4, 2024
San Francisco, CA and Virtual

Legal Issues in Museum Administration 2024
May 1-3, 2024
Hilton Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland, OH 

Stateline Small Museum Conference - CANCELLED
May 4, 2024
Highland Community College, Freeport IL

American Association for State and Local History Online Workshop
Interpreting Enslavement in School Programs at the 250th
May 9-10, 2024
The workshop will discuss pedagogically-sound and emotionally-aware techniques for developing school programs and strategies for training/caring for staff.

2024 Impact Summit: Southern Arizona
May 15, 2024
Professional development and networking opportunities to all nonprofit and grantmaker professionals and leaders in Southern Arizona.
Sheraton Tucson Hotel, Tucson AZ

American Institute for Conservation Annual Meeting  
May 20-24, 2024
Salt Lake City UT

Costume Society of America
50th Annual Meeting and Symposium
May 21-25, 2024
Washington, DC

Society for the History of Collecting 
Provenance Research Workshop: Tools for Research in Archives and Libraries in Washington, DC 
May 22-23, 2024
This workshop is intended to give an overview of provenance research at the National Gallery of Art;  special collections held in the National Gallery of Art Library, Archives, and Curatorial Records; other underutilized resources; and potential areas of research.

Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists (CIMA)
May 29-June 1, 2024
University of Nevada, Reno Libraries Reno NV and virtual

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Workshop
Demystifying Grant Writing: A Workshop to Build Your Confidence and Skills
June 10, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Sahuarita Food Bank & Community Resource Center (17750 S. La Canada Drive, Sahuarita)
Learn how to build a comprehensive grant “vault” that ensures easy access to essential information for crafting compelling proposals.

International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection 2024 Annual Conference
June 15-19, 2024
Chicago IL

MuseumNext
Museum Learning Summit 
July 16-17, 2024

American Association for State and Local History Workshop ($350)
Collections Camp: Textiles  
June 17-18, 2023
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Hartford, CT

Association of Academic Museums and Galleries 2024 Conference: Belong
June 24-26, 2024
Online

Preserve AZ Conference  
June 25-28, 2024  
Prescott AZ

American Association for State and Local History Workshop
What’s Cooking? New Directions in Historic House Kitchens
June 27, 2024
Old Westbury Gardens, Westbury NY  

American Assocaition for State and Local History ($350)
Project Management for History Professionals
July 9-10, 2024
Utah Historical Society, Salt Lake City UT

2024 American Association for State and Local History Annual Conference
September 11-14, 2024
Mobile AL

MuseumNext
Museum Games & Play Summit 
September 18-19, 2024

Western Museums Association Annual Conference
September 25-28, 2024
Tucson AZ

Slave Dwelling Conference 2024: The Illusion of Freedom:  Slavery in the Northern States
October 3-5, 2024
Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia PA

Visitor Experience Conference 2024
October 20-23, 2024
Richmond VA

Council on Library and Information Virtual Meeting 
Digital Library Federation (DLF) Forum 
October 22-23, 2024

MuseumNext 
Digital Collections Summit 
October 22-23, 2024

2024 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums
November 12-14, 2024
Palm Springs CA

National Humanities Conference
November 13-17, 2024
Providence RI

 

COURSES    

American Association for State and Local History Online Courses
May 20 – July 19: Caring for Museum Collections 
May 20 – July 19: Developing Exhibitions 
May 20 – June 21: Introduction to Financial Management

American Association for State and Local History
Arcus Leadership Program Courses
Specifically designed for emerging and mid-level professionals and volunteers, these self-paced courses help participants understand the most critical topics in the history field and incorporate that understanding into their work. Start these courses any time.
Accessibility for Historical Organizations 
Creating Engaging Social Media Content for Historical Organizations  
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for History Organizations 
Foundational Principles of LGBTQ+ Inclusion  
Introduction to Fundraising   
Introduction to Indigenous History 
Program Planning for Nonprofits 

GrantStation 
Turbocharge Your Grantwriting Skills ($399)
7 units guide you through the entire grant proposal process step-by-step. You’ll learn how to craft an organizational background, compelling statement of need, process and outcome evaluation, approach, and budget with detailed videos, downloads, examples, and other resources. 

Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times
This 45 minute on-demand course will help you think beyond traditional sources of financial support to fund cultural resource projects. Learn how to evaluate a cultural resource project for its value in serving broader community needs. Review traditional funding types versus alternative sources that can be redirected to meet project goals. 

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Museum Collections Documentation and Data Cleaning
Provides essential museum documentation information for museum staff with all levels of knowledge. It begins with an introductory overview and ends with specific documentation issues. Learners can take the modules in order or choose a module or two that fits their needs.
(On demand)

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Preservation Housekeeping for Heritage Sites and Small Museums
Covers guidelines, best practices and resources for the regular upkeep of historic interiors and exteriors as well as the contents of historic buildings. This one- to two-hour self-paced course has been designed for those who work or volunteer in small museums or heritage sites and who have little to no training in conservation.
(On demand)