[BCMA Members Only] Call for Speakers - BCMA Conference 2017

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Hello everyone,

We're pleased to announce that the call for speakers for our annual
conference is now open. Scroll down for details.

BC Museums Association Conference 2017

Victoria, Oct 3 - 6, 2017

*CLIMATE FOR CHANGE*

*PROPOSALS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR SPEAKERS/PRESENTATIONS*

The BC Museums Association invites proposals from individuals interested in
speaking at Conference 2017 on the theme of *Climate for Change.  Sessions
will explore issues such as relationships with Indigenous communities,
social justice, and climate change within museum, art gallery and cultural
centre practices.


BCMA encourages proposals that explore best practices and/or innovations,
making connections with colleagues, and workshops for museum professionals
in areas such as exhibit design or development, budgeting, fundraising,
volunteer management, marketing, and storage.


Share viewpoints, case studies and discussions on issues, including:

·      How can museums, art galleries, historic sites and cultural centres
have a positive social impact on the communities that they serve, changing
lives, improving communities and acting as catalysts for change?

·      How are “best practices” evolving to better meet the needs of a
rapidly changing world?  Examples of innovative practices across the
Province are welcome.

·      How are museums, art galleries, historic sites, and cultural centres
transforming their spaces to meet the needs of their diverse audiences and
how are they working with their communities and external experts to achieve
this?



Proposed sessions in the following formats should focus on practice rather
than theory, on topics of interest to the museum, gallery, archive,
library, history and heritage sectors:

·    Presentation

– to include Q&A. Panel presentations are acceptable
but must not include more than 3 panelists

     Workshop

– to include dedicated time for hands-on participation.

·   Ask the Expert Plenary Session

- 20 minute one-on-one appointments, or 30-minute roundtable
discussions regarding a specific area of expertise


The deadline for submissions is April 28, 2017. *Notification of accepted
proposals will be issued in early June 2017.



*Why Present?*

The BC Museums Association Annual Conference gathers together professionals
in the museum, gallery, and historic sites community.  Presenters have a
unique opportunity to gain recognition and exchange ideas with hundreds of
registrants from across BC.


Presenters also receive a special discounted registration rate if they
register for the conference prior to the “Early Owl” deadline. Details
about how to register as a presenter will be provided to presenters when
they receive notice that their presentation has been accepted.


*Please note that presenters are responsible for their own transportation
and accommodation. Speaker fees and/or honorariums are not provided.*


*How to Submit Your Proposal*

Complete the proposal submission form available on our
website:http://museumsassn.bc.ca/conferences/past-conferences/current-conference/call-papers/


*Questions? *

Please contact us by email at bcma at museumsassn.bc.ca
<http://lists.vifa.ca/mailman/listinfo/bcma> or by phone at
250-356-5700.



Erica Mattson
Executive Director


BC Museums Association || 675 Belleville Street  || Victoria, BC || V8W 9W2

Office: 250-356-5700  || www.museumsassn.bc.ca
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