[BCMA MBEN] AMA: Call for Proposals
Jim Harding
JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:23:34 -0800
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"4"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:16pt">Call for Proposals for Presentation</span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"4"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:15pt">Alberta Museums Association Conference</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"4"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:14pt">September 20-22, 2007</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"4"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:14pt">Red Deer, Alberta</span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"4"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:16pt"><i>MUSEUMS: THE REAL THING!</i></span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt"><i>“The objects and information held by museums lie at the h=
eart
of all other activities they undertake.”</i></span></font><font face=3D=
"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-size:11pt"> </span></font><font fac=
e=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">Standard
Practices
Handbook for Museums (2005)</span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">Museums provide the real thing; collections and the stories
behind them foster an understanding of identity and a sense
of belonging within communities.</span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">However, museums are challenged with the task of
competing with other attractions and balancing the needs of
the public with the essential functions of a museum:
acquiring, conserving, communicating, exhibiting and
researching material evidence. Furthermore, museums are
often asked to demonstrate their relevance to their
communities, stakeholders and funders. </span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">We are seeking 2007 Conference session proposals that
examine, challenge and recognize the uniqueness of
museums and museum work: who museums are, who they
serve, what they do, and why they do it.</span></font></div>
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ze:11pt">Session proposals could include relevant and timely topics in
the areas of:</span></font></div>
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nt-size=3D 11pt; color=3D #010101; ">
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">Collections (Collections Management, Conservation,
Research)</span></font></div>
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<li style=3D"margin-left=3D4mm; margin-right=3D0mm; padding-left=3D0mm; fo=
nt-size=3D 11pt; color=3D #010101; "><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:11pt">Museums and Society</span></font></li>
<li style=3D"margin-left=3D4mm; margin-right=3D0mm; padding-left=3D0mm; fo=
nt-size=3D 11pt; color=3D #010101; "><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:11pt">Administration</span></font></li>
<li style=3D"margin-left=3D4mm; margin-right=3D0mm; padding-left=3D0mm; fo=
nt-size=3D 11pt; color=3D #010101; "><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:11pt">Programming (Programs,
Exhibits, Publications)</span></font></li>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">Visit </span></font><a href=3D"http://www.museumsalberta.ab.ca"><=
font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3">
<u>www.museumsalberta.ab.ca</u></font></a><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3">
 for information and to
access the Session Proposal Form.</font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">If you are interested in presenting a session for this year’=
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Alberta Museums Association conference, <b>please submit
your Session Proposal Form by Friday, January 26, 2007.</b></span></font><=
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">Please direct Session Proposal Forms to the Conference
Advisory Committee via mail, fax or e-mail.</span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">Alberta Museums Association</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">9829 – 103 Street</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">Edmonton, AB   T5K 0X9</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">Phone: 780.424.2626</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">Fax: 780.425.1679</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">E-mail: cherrick@museumsalberta.ab.ca</span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial" size=3D"3"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:11pt">For more information, please contact the Director of Learning
at 780.424.2626, ext. 223 or at
cherrick@museumsalberta.ab.ca</span></font></div>
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