NEMA workshops!

Follow the NEMA workshop series on Twitter using #nemaworkshop. Don't miss these upcoming NEMA workshops! Believe it or not, spring is right around the corner! That means that it is time to start planning to brush up your skills, learn something new, and re-connect with your colleagues at a NEMA workshop. Our valued PAG chairs have organized a series of workshops on topics that are timely and important to the work that you do every day. Our newest PAG, the YEPS, have also put together a brand new format of shorter, less-expensive workshops to meet your needs. Check out the following opportunities and stay tuned for more to come! Exhibitions & Conservators PAGs Workshop Best Practices in Exhibit Lighting Friday, March 4, 2011 deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park, Lincoln, MA The Exhibitions and Conservators PAGs are teaming up this year to bring you a workshop on exhibit lighting -- by popular demand! Sponsored in part by Gaylord-Your Trusted Source® Register Historic Sites PAG Workshop From Docents to Smart Phones: Creating a Compelling Interpretive Experience at Historic Sites Friday, March 25, 2011 Gore Place, Waltham, MA The ultimate goal of any historic site is not only to engage the visitor but to make their visit so memorable that they will return, support, and promote by word of mouth. This workshop will explore how historic sites create a compelling visitor experience. Sponsored in part by Gaylord-Your Trusted Source® Register Children's Museums & Exhibitions PAGs Workshop Especially for Me: Innovative Ways Museums Can Support Visitors of All Abilities Monday, March 28, 2011 Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA With an estimated 19% of Americans classified as disabled, how can museums be responsive to this segment of the population? Join us at Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA, as we explore innovative ways to design exhibits and programs that promote inclusion and disability awareness. Register Membership, Development, PR and Marketing PAG Workshop Best of Times, Worst of Times: Making the Most of What You Have Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Fitchburg Art Museum This year's workshop sessions will demonstrate strategies for getting a lot accomplished with small staffs and small budgets. Learn to effectively promote and execute fundraising events; discover ways to prosper as a development department of one; and share ways to get the best publicity possible for your institution. Register New This Year!! Learn, Laugh, Live: A New Series of Mini-Workshops with Maxi-Impact A series of mini-workshops* Presented by the Young and Emerging Museum Professionals (YEP) PAG 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on March 23, April 20, May 11, 2011 Otis House, Historic New England, Boston, MA Co-sponsored by Historic New England LEARN -- How to Interview "Big Wig" Speed Dating Style LAUGH -- How to Break into a Tricky Field in a Tough Economy LOVE -- How to Build Your Resume Through Internships, Articles, Conferences, and Presentations * Each mini-workshop is $15 for NEMA Members, $25 for Non-Members. Members can register for all three mini-workshops for $40. Register Space is limited. Please visit www.nemanet.org and sign up today! Registration Fee (includes lunch): $50 NEMA members / $60 non-members / $40 students All staff from Institutional and Corporate members are eligible for the member rate. Not sure if your organization is a member? Just call NEMA, 781-641-0013, to find out. New England Museum Association 22 Mill Street, Suite 409 Arlington, MA 02476 781-641-0013 nemanet.org