How Do We Prove the Value of Museums?
The 2011 conference takes on a reoccurring question….but with a twist. As museums and heritage organizations across the state argue their cases for greater integration in an increasingly stressed educational system, for attendance and volunteerism in increasingly time-constrained leisure hours, and for funding in an increasingly challenging economic climate, the need to prove the value of our work to a whole host of stakeholders is more critical than ever. But what values to quantify and how to do it? And who will care unless we can compellingly convey our impact? The twist includes several working conversations throughout the conference to develop a shared set of values indicators and methods for communicating them to stakeholders and the public.
We’re pleased to announce that launching our conversation on proving the value of museums will be our 2011 keynote speaker, IMLS Acting Director Marsha Semmel!
Sponsored by the New York State Historical Association and The Farmers’ Museum Don’t miss your opportunity to sponsor the 2011 Museums in Conversation Conference!
Call for Participation!
Get involved! Check out our Request for Program Participation and don’t miss this amazing opportunity to connect with your NYS museum colleagues at the largest statewide conference for museum leaders and volunteers.
Need some inspiration before getting involved? Check out these photos from our 2010 Conference’s “What Inspires You?” activity:
