Opening Doors VAM 2014 Conference

8/13/2019 Opening Doors VAM 2014 Conference

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2014MARCH

15-18

ALEXANDRIA,

VIRGINIA

ANNUALCONFERENCE


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But in todays ever-changing environment, how do we keep those doors

open, both figuratively and literally? How do we open doors to new visitors,

new partnerships, and a new generation of museum professionals? This

conference will explore all the different ways museums already open doors,

and help participants think about new ways to keep those doors open long

into the future.

THE HILTON MARK CENTER,

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

MARCH 15 18, 2014

{ 2014CONFERENCE THEME: }

MUSEUMS HAVE BEEN OPENING DOORS

TO THE PAST,TO ART,AND TO SCIENCE,

FOR GENERATIONS.


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Calendar of Events

Saturday March 15th

Historic House Symposium at Gunston Hall: How are Historic House Museums Adapting to the Future?

Occupied Alexandria, Exploring Alexandrias Civil War Present Bus and Guided Civil War Tour

Scholarship Fundraiser, DEA Museum

War of 1812 Mobile Scavenger Hunt

War of 1812 Guided Bike Tour

Leadership Program: Opening Doors

Reconstructing the Original Social Network: Creating Educational ProgramsUsing Archival and Primary Sources

Planting the Roots of STEM Just About Anywhere: How Museums ofAny Type Can Use the History of Science as a Portal to STEM

Disaster Plans Learn How to Use the dPlan Online Templateto Make Disaster Planning Approachable

Documenting Restons History: A Unique Collaboration of Museum,Government Entity, and Filmmaker

Get Qd Into Mobile: Mobile Trends & Tools for Successful Visitor Engagement

Sneak Peek in the Exhibit Resource Hall; Silent Auction Opens

Creative Collections-Based Research

Museums: Open During Construction

Oral Histories and Visual Culture: Arts and Diversityin the Community Museum

Visualizing Museums and Collections: From Virtual to Tactile

Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Resource Hall

A Progressive Celebration and Tour ofHistoric Alexandria

Hospitality Suite

Sunday March 16th


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General Session: Copyright Crash Course

Coffee Break in the Exhibit Resource Hall

Is Your Mission on Target?

Five Design Ideas Every Museum Professional Should Know

Thinking Outside the Acid Free Box: Non-Conventional Storage Solutions

Powerful Partnerships

The Traditional Guided Tour in the 21st Century House Museum

Lunch with the Exhibitors

Trends in Philanthropy

Twitter 2.0: Not Your Grandmothers 140 Characters

Dont Close the Door: Understanding & Utilizing the General Facility Report

Getting Girl Scouts to Your Museum

The Why & How of Strategic Planning or How to Ignore the Bright Shiny Object


The Keys to Unlocking Doors of Major Donors

Condition Reporting Basics

How and Where Do We Educate: The Scope & Strategiesof Museum Educators

Staff Development: How to Train without Lecturing

Meeting Your Museums Public Relations Goals throughVAMs Top 10 Endangered Artifacts Program

Evening Reception in the Exhibit Resource Hall

Silent Auction Closes

An Evening at George WashingtonsMount Vernon

Monday March 17th

7:30 am Circuit Walk

Keynote Presentation: The FBI Art Squad: On the Case

Coffee Break

Advocacy: You Are the Voice of Your Museum!

Teach Your Curators Well: Museum Studies Programs in Virginia, Today and Tomorrow

To Catch a Thief: Cultural Property Loss and Museums

Opening Doors & Reaching Outside Walls

Making Your Research Come to Life!

Conference Ends

Historic Washington, D.C. Estates Tour

George Washingtons Distillery & Gristmill

Blair Inc. -- Producer of Custom Exhibits and Environments

Tuesday March 18th


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Saturday, March 15th

What You Ought to Know About

Opportunities and Threats

Max van Balgooy, President,

Engaging Places, LLC

Building the Future:

Using Historic Structures in

Educational Programming

Jana Shafagoj, Director of

Preservation, Morven Park

Reinventing the Historic

House Museum

Ken Turino, Manager of CommunityEngagement and Exhibitions,

Historic New England

VAM conference registration opens at the conference hotel

from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.and from 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

*9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Historic House Symposium at Gunston Hall:

How are Historic House Museums Adapting to the Future?

Co-Sponsored by Historic House Museum Consortium and VAM

$15 fee includes admission to the symposium, a boxed lunch, & a special tour of Gunston Hall.

To register, visit www.dchousemuseums.org

Parking is free. Gunston Hall Plantation is located at 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, VA 22079

*symposium check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.


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10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Occupied Alexandria, Exploring

Alexandrias Civil War Present Bus

and Guided Civil War Tour

Many of Alexandrias most significant Civil War sites still

exist and offer a rich and compelling narrative about what

the conflict meant to residents of this occupied city. Tour

a variety of these sites with the curators and directors

of Alexandrias museums. The tour includes visits to the

Fort Ward Museum and Park, Alexandria Archaeologyslab and exhibit area in the Torpedo Factory Art Center,

The Lyceum, and drive-by visits to Freedom House, a

statue commemorating the Edmunson sisters, who

attempted to escape slavery on the Pearl, and the

Alexandria African-American Heritage Park. The tour

will conclude at Freedmens Cemetery Memorial Park.

$30 fee includes transportation, guides, admission to all sites,

a box lunch, and a Lyceum shop discount.

Tour begins and ends at the conference hotel.

*5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Scholarship Fundraiser, DEA Museum

Join us at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Museum in Arlington to see their newly renovated exhibit

space. Well have lots of networking and fun, all while

supporting the future of the museum field through VAMconference scholarships.

$50 fee goes towards supporting VAMs ability to offer conference

scholarships each year. First-time scholarship reception attendees

will receive two free tickets to the International Spy Museum (while

supplies last). Heavy hors doeuvres and drinks provided.

*If you would like to carpool, meet in the lobby at the Hilton Mark

Center at 5:00 p.m.


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Conference registration opens 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 16th

1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Leadership Program

This years leadership program will look at innovative ways

that museums can open their doors to new partnerships

and new roles in their communities. The format will include

a lot of open discussion, so come and enjoy the company of

your fellow senior managers, and end the afternoon with a

wine and cheese networking reception.

Sponsored by Glav and Holmes Architecture

$45 fee

Conference Workshop

1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Reconstructing the Original Social Network:Creating Educational Programs Using Archivaland Primary Sources

Many museums open their doors to Millenials and members

of Generation Z by meeting them online where they are

most comfortable; however, museums shouldnt overlook

the rich resources found in their own collections for inspiration.This three-hour interactive workshop will feature discussions

and activities showcasing how artifacts and archives can be

used to create educational programming for this younger

audience. Hampton Roads Naval Museums From Home

Front to Battlefront: World War II Letter Writing program

will serve as a successful example for a lively discussion

and hands-on activity.

Speakers: Matthew T. Eng, Deputy Director of Education, Hampton

Roads Naval Museum; Kasey Greer, Doctoral Candidate, History,

George Mason University; Speaker TBA.

War of 1812 Mobile Scavenger Hunt

This is a great way to start off your Sunday morning in

Alexandria. You just need a smart phone! Meter parking

free on Sundays. Stroll the streets of Old Town with your

smartphone to uncover clues to historic spots that witnessed

the British invasion of 1814. Sponsored by the Office of

Historic Alexandria.

Activity recommended for Sunday morning though can be

done anytime! Its on your own and free.

*9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

War of 1812 Guided Bike Tour

Start your day with a 10-mile guided bike tour of sites

associated with Alexandrias surrender to British Captain

Gordon on August 29, 1814. Hear narratives from people

involved in the events leading up to and following the

surrender. The ride is sponsored by the Office of Historic

Alexandria, Bike and Roll Alexandria, and the Alexandria

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Carpool from the

Conference Hotel to the Alexandria Waterfront, where you will

be able to rent a bike and helmet. Fitness level: street cycling

and steep hills.

*Gather in the hotel lobby at 8:30 a.m. to carpool, or meet at 9:00

a.m. at Bike and Roll, One Wales Alley in Old Town. 3-hour, 10-mile

ride with street cycling, hills, and a lunch stop. Discounted bike rental

with helmet ($16/bike). Space is limited, reservations are required.


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Concurrent Sessions #1

1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.

Planting the Roots of STEM Just AboutAnywhere: How Museums of Any Type Can Usethe History of Science as a Portal to STEM

History shows us that STEM is not a new idea! The history

of science can be a vehicle by which almost any site can use

its existing history-based mission to tap into STEM without

becoming a science museum. Learn about a longstanding

school-museum partnership that uses living history to introduce

the roots of STEM at all types of museums and historic sites.

Take part in a lively discussion featuring hands-on demonstrations,

collections, and student living history performers, and leave

inspired and armed with proven resources and curriculum.

Speakers:Lauren Gleason, Site Manager, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary

Museum; Dean Howarth, Physics & Living History Teacher, McLean High

School; Lilla Vekerdy, Head of Special Collections, Smithsonian Institution

Libraries The Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology;

Student Reenactors from McLean High School Living History Program

Project Enlightenment.

Get Qd Into Mobile: Mobile Trends & Tools forSuccessful Visitor Engagement

Mobile communication users will discuss the latest and greatest

tools, trends and techniques for providing interpretive content

and interaction at museums through mobile devices. Learn

how to build mobile technology into your educational programs

and develop a mobile strategy that will enhance your guests

experience. Hear best practices of successful mobile audio

tours, QR codes, interactive surveys & games, smartphone

apps and mobile tour websites. Share your experiences and join

colleagues to discuss effective mobile programs in the fast-

paced world of mobile technology.

Speakers:Kevin Dooley, Vice President of Market Development, OnCell;

Nikki Graves Henderson, Executive Director, Tinner Hill Heritage

Foundation; Rob Orrison, Historic Site Operations Supervisor, Prince

William County Historical Preservation

Disaster Plans Learn How to Use the dPlanOnline Template to Make Disaster PlanningApproachable

One of the most important projects that collecting institutions

need to accomplish is to create a disaster plan, but unfortunately

its one of the last things tackled. Dont wait until an emergency

strikes and your site and collection are put at risk. Learn from

experts in the field about the free and easy-to-use dPlan online

disaster plan template to get started on your disaster planning

process today!

Speaker:Kathy Garrett-Cox, Collections Manager, Maymont

Documenting Restons History: A UniqueCollaboration of Museum, GovernmentEntity, and Filmmaker

A successful collaboration will celebrate Restons 50th

anniversary and founder Robert E. Simons 100th birthday in

April 2014. The Reston Museum and the Reston Community

Center collaborated to support production of a documentary film

by Storycatcher Productions, an award-winning local filmmaking

company. As part of this collaboration, the museum provided

access to archive materials from its collection, helped recruitvolunteers, and acted as the fiscal agent for receiving donations

for the film. The Reston Community Center helped both the film

and the museum with funding. This session will explain this new

collaboration among a small non-profit museum, government

agency, and private company; discuss lessons learned; and

preview clips from the film that will premiere in April.

Speakers:Leila Gordon, Executive Director, Reston Community Center;

Lynn Lilienthal, Immediate Past Chair, Reston Historic Trust Reston

Museum; Shelley S. Mastran, Chair, Reston Historic Trust, Reston

Museum; Rebekah Wingert-Jabi, Filmmaker, Storycatcher Productions.


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Oral Histories & Visual Culture: Arts and Diversityin the Community Museum

How can a range of historical and artistic media contribute to

an appreciation of cultural diversity within local communities

and the state at large, and how can they be sustained and

shared beyond the exhibition? Hear of the processes and

successes of two recent installations highlighting the African

American communities of Lexington and Portsmouth. These

centrally relied on the recording, formatting, and presentation

of oral histories, as well as visual media (original oil paintings,historic photographs, and video displays).

Speakers: Mae Breckenridge-Haywood, President, African-American

Historical Society of Portsmouth; Dr. Beverly Tucker, Trustee, Historic

Lexington Foundation; Eric Wilson, Executive Director, Rockbridge

Historical Society.

Visualizing Museums and Collections:From Virtual to Tactile

A host of new technologies are emerging that allow for the

visualizations of museums collections and historic sites in new

and exciting ways. Examples include: Googles 360 degree

interior street photography, 3D virtual models of structures and

artifacts, virtual reality environments, 3D scanning of existing

sites and artifacts, and 3D printing. This panel will explore these

technologies, discuss best practices and address the barriers

to entry. The panel consists of experts from the academic,

non-profit and private sectors who will share the lessons that

they have learned over the years applying these technologies

towards practical ends and present exciting examples being

used today.

Speakers:Matthew Gibson, Director of Digital Initiatives, Virginia

Foundation for the Humanities; Peter Hedlund, Web Programmer,

Encyclopedia Virginia; Will Rourk, Information Visualization Specialist,Digital Media Lab, University of Virginia; Davis Wildman, Principal,

Newland Group, LLC.

2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

Sneak Peek Break in the Exhibit Resource Hall;Silent Auction Opens


3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Creative Collections-Based Research

So youve cataloged your collectionbut can you learn more

through research? Sometimes good, old-fashioned archival

research can shed light on various aspects of material culture;

other times, new technologies can provide exciting avenues for

investigation. Presenters will highlight case studies of object-

based research from their museum collections, showing how

you can begin to think creatively about researching items in your

collections, and use the results to generate publicity.

Speakers:Alden OBrien, Curator of Costume & Textiles at, DAR

Museum; Catherine Wright, Curator, Museum of the Confederacy;

Speaker TBA.

Museums: Open During Construction

In a facilitated discussion with hands-on activities, panelists

from Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Chrysler

Museum of Art will share strategies theyve used to bring

visitors in the door and keep them engaged while their

museums are undergoing renovation and construction. Take

away ideas that will put your museum in the news, promote

continued giving, and build support for the day when the

construction fences come down!

Speakers: Anne Corso, Director of Education and Public Programs,

Chrysler Museum of Art; Chris Daley, Historic Clothing Manager,

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation; Homer Lanier, Acting Director ofMuseum Education Services, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation;

SpeakerTBA.

Photos on opposite page courtesy of Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association.


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5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Resource Hall

Join us in the exhibit resource hall for snacks, and open bar, and lots

of opportunities to network with your colleagues and our exhibitors.

Sponsored by Willis of New York, Inc.

*6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,

A Progressive Celebration andTour of Historic Alexandria

Alexandria is beyond all comparison the handsomest town in

Virginia and indeed is among the finest in the United States.

- The Duc de La Rochefoucauld, 1796

Enjoy three centuries of history in three hours! Eat, drink, and

experience seven historic sites in one night with historic Old Town

Alexandria as your backdrop. Buses will operate in a continuous

loop so you can enjoy at your own pace the Alexandria Black History

Museum, Lee-Fendall House, The Lyceum: Alexandrias History

Museum, Friendship Firehouse, Carlyle House Historic Park,

Gadsbys Tavern Museum, and the Stabler-Leadbeater ApothecaryMuseum. Entertainment and light refreshments will be offered

throughout the night.

Fee is $30/member, $40/guest.

*Buses depart the conference hotel starting at 6:30 p.m.

9:30 p.m. - ?Hospitality Suite

Join us for hors doeuvres, drinks, and great fun and networkin

Dont miss this casual opportunity to spend time with colleague

from across the state - everyone is invited and the event is free

Sponsored by Cinebar Productions, Inc.


12/26

9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Copyright Crash Course

Copyright is an important yet misunderstood issue, and following

the response of VAMs successful Legal Issues in Museums

workshop of 2013, we are incorporating a special session

to discuss just this topic into this years conference itinerary.

Bring your copyright questions and join us for an illuminating

conversation with Walt Lehmann, Managing Partner of Lehmann

Strobel PC, which has provided legal and business affairs

services to artists and cultural organizations around the world

for over 17 years..

Speaker:Walter G. Lehmann, Managing Partner, Lehmann Strobel PC

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.



11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Is Your Mission on Target?

Does your mission statement reflect the current work youre

doing and the audiences youre serving? Experts from American

Alliance of Museums will present the required elements of an

effective and education-focused mission statement based on

national standards and discuss some of the risks of not having a

strong mission statement in place.

Speakers:Michael H. Henry, Site Administration, Colvin Run Mill Park;

Jim Mackay, Director, The Lyceum; Dana Twersky, Assistant Director

Accreditation, American Alliance of Museums; Speaker TBA

Five Design Ideas Every Museum ProfessionalShould Know

Coming out of a recession, museums, historic sites, and cultural

properties have been challenged. But regardless of budget or

size, understanding key elements of design and how visitors

perceive your space is important to effective operation. This

session will talk about five design ideas for your facility that

should be a part of current operations and future planning, and

relate them to current trends in museum operations.

Speakers:Steven Blashfield, AIA LEED AP, Senior Associate, Director

of Cultural Studio, Glave & Holmes Architecture; Randy Holmes, Senior

Principal and President, Glave & Holmes Architecture; Speaker TBA.

Conference registration opens 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Monday, March 17th


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Thinking Outside the Acid Free Box:

Non-Conventional Storage Solutions

You dont have to have a big budget to care for your collection.

Learn from experts in the field who have created museum

storage on the smallest of budgets. The presenters will share

images, stories, and ideas for inexpensive storage units, shelving,

and containers. Come away learning how to achieve acceptable

museum storage standards for your objects using everyday

items and a little creativity.

Speakers:Mary LaGue, Registrar, Taubman Museum of Art; Alyson

Rhodes- Murphy, Curator of Collections, Henrico County; Jody Ullman,

former Collections Manager, Virginia Living Museum; Kimberly Watson,

Collections Manager, Longwood Center for the Visual Arts.

Powerful Partnerships

Rather than compete for the same target audience of social

studies teachers, three museums The Fed Experience, Historic

Tredegar, and the Virginia War Memorial - created a joint program

called the Riverfront Museum Crawl and capitalized on the

opportunity to share resources and locations. As a result, they

were able to reach a broader audience, not only for the duration

of the program but also over the course of the following school

year as teachers scheduled field trips for their students. Learn

about their lasting successes and ideas for replicating that

success in your museum.

Speakers: Angela Gimby, Economic Education Specialist/Exhibit

Specialist, The Fed Experience, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond;

Sean Kane, Education Coordinator, American Civil War Center at Historic

Tredegar; Candice Shelton, Education and Visitor Services Director,

Virginia War Memorial.

The Traditional Guided Tour in the 21st Century

House Museum

A guided tour is still an essential part of the historic house

museum experience. While some may argue that this is a dated

interpretive technique, others find it a valuable and personal

way to learn about history and a historic site. Learn from three

museums, of varying size, about their recent innovations to the

traditional guided tour that enhance the visitor experience and

leave them wanting even more!

Speakers: Gretchen Bulova, Director, Gadsbys Tavern Museum; Lauren

Gleason, Site Manager, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum; Callie

Hawkins, Associate Director for Programs, President Lincolns Cottage;

Gary Sandling, V.P. of Visitor Programs and Services, Monticello.

12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

Lunch with the Exhibitors

Join us for lunch served in the exhibit resource hall. Chat with

exhibitors while you grab a bite to eat. Well have tables set up

nearby for those who wish to meet with an affinity group during

this time. Certificate students, well have a special area set up fo

you to network and chat with each other!


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2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

Trends in Philanthropy

Learn from experts with over 30 years of experience in fundraising

about what motivates donors to give, plus glean insights on the

latest data on volunteerism, recent numbers on online giving,

trends on high-net worth giving, and the differences in giving by

generation. Attendees will also participate in a Q&A session and

hear about the recent Giving USA 2013 data, the nations longest-

running study on philanthropy researched and written by The Lilly

Family School on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

Speakers: Charles A. Coulcomb, Chief Administrative Officer, Virginia

Holocaust Museum; Keith Curtis, Founder & President, The Curtis Group;Wendy McGrady, Vice President, The Curtis Group.

Twitter 2.0:Not Your Grandmothers 140 Characters

So your museum is on Twitter, now what? This session will cover

how to creatively use your content on this platform, expand your

reach through Twitter socials, and learn how to measure and see

the power of 140 characters.

Speakers:Erin Blasco, Education Specialist, New Media Department,

National Museum of American History; Elissa Frankle, Social Media

Strategist /Community Manager, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum;Liz Williams, Assistant Director, Gadsbys Tavern Museum.

Dont Close the Door: Understanding &Utilizing the General Facility Report

The General Facility Report (formerly known as Standard Facility

Report) is a document that every institution should complete, and

not just for lending requirements. The overall best use of the

facility report is that all details about an institution are kept in one

document. It is an excellent tool to have available if an institution

wishes to expand or renovate; it is used by insurance companies

to gauge an institution for coverage; and it is used as part of youremergency planning. It is also valuable to help you understand

your facilitys physical specifications.

Speakers:Darlene A. Bialowski, Principal, Darlene Bialowski Art

Services, LLC; Wendy Jessup, President & Conservator, Wendy Jessup

& Associates.; Jeff Minett, Senior Vice President, Huntington T. Block

Insurance Agency, Inc.; Speaker TBA.

Getting Girl Scouts to Your Museum

Girl Scouts are always looking for things to do; you just need

to know how to reach them! Learn how to work with your

local council to attract Girl Scout troops, understand the basic

Girl Scouting structure, and learn about recent changes in Girl

Scout badges and the introduction of Journeys. Youll leave

prepared to offer programs Girl Scout troops will be clamoring

to sign up for!

Speakers: Tracy Bryan, Site Manager, Virginia House; Brigid Howe,

Manager, Program Services Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital,

Michele Longo, Curator of Education, Gadsbys Tavern Museum andStabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum.

The Why & How of Strategic Planning or How toIgnore the Bright Shiny Object

Creating and implementing a strategic plan helps an organization

identify methods and allocate resources to better carry out its

mission, not to mention meet the needs of funders who require

that grantees have a strategic plan and are able to carry it out.

Participants will benefit from learning how to embrace The

Plan and get staff and board engaged. The panel discussion will

include an overview of strategic planning, the perspective of a

major funder, and the experience of a successful (and ongoing)

implementation.

Speakers:Laurie Baty, Deputy Director, National Capital Radio and

Television Museum; Liz Maurer, Director, Re-Living History; Steve

Shwartzman, Senior Museum Program Officer, Institute of Museum

and Library Services; Speaker TBA.

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4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

The Keys to Unlocking Doors of Major Donors

Do major donors seem unreachable? Museum and philanthropy

experts share their keys to success in reaching major donors

based on the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences two major

campaigns and annual campaign experience. Learn the steps to

build a major donor program and get motivated with interesting

visuals, useful guidance, and take-home examples you can

put to use to reach and excite potential donors. Enthusiasm,

knowledge and dedication combine to bring about results

in this engaging session as well as in your own museums

philanthropic endeavors.

Speakers:Allan Burrows, President, Capital Development Services;

Dr. Betsy Bennett, Director (Retired), N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences;

Speaker TBA.

Condition Reporting Basics

A who, what, why and how session on creating condition

reports for collections, from the basics of condition reporting to

discussing real-life situations and the role a good or not-so-good

report can play. Panelists will have expertise on objects from

textiles and paper to furniture and weapons.

Speakers: Rachel Conley, Collections Management Specialist, TheMariners Museum; Molly Grimsley, Exhibits Registrar, National Portrait

Gallery; Rebecca Rose, Registrar, Virginia Historical Society.

How and Where Do We Educate: The Scope &Strategies of Museum Educators

Museum educators wear different hats, drawing on different

methods and approaches, and have to adjust their programs

and practice to diverse audiences and institutional capacities.

Panelists from Monticello, American Shakespeare Center, and

the Rockbridge Historical Society will compare and contrast

their experiences in institutions of different scope and mission.

Participants will discuss and learn how these parallel but

distinctive programs and toolkits can be used to reach audiences

from traditional school group to tourists.

Speakers: Sarah Enloe, Director of Education, The American Shakespeare

Center; Linnea Grim, Hunter J. Smith Director of Education and Visitor

Services, Monticello; Eric Wilson, Executive Director, Rockbridge

Historical Society.

Staff Development:How to Train without Lecturing

Learn how to create and facilitate training sessions for your

museum educators, volunteers, colleagues, and yourself --

with limited resources! Find out how four different institutions,

instead of lecturing, use hands-on activities, active discussions,

writing exercises, mentors, and field trips to other museums as

training tools. Then, during a facilitated discussion, attendees

will be encouraged to share their approaches to and ideas for

interactive trainings with their own staff.

Speakers: Samantha Dorsey, Curator, City of Bowie Museums; LaraMarks Finder, School & Youth Groups Coordinator, National Building

Museum; Liz Lloyd, Manager of Interpretive Resources and Educator

Programs, Corcoran Gallery of Art; Anne Taylor, Director of Interpretation,

Corcoran Gallery of Art; Allison Titman, Assistant Director and Curator,

Hammond-Harwood House.

Meeting Your Museums Public RelationsGoals through VAMs Top 10 EndangeredArtifacts Program

Learn about how VAMs wildly popular Virginias Top 10

Endangered Artifacts program can bolster the publics

awareness of and interest in your institution. Museums

that have nominated to VAMs Top 10 program have

consistently reported that participation has opened new

doors with the media, the visiting public, and even with

potential donors and volunteers. Hear from sites that have

successfully leveraged their participation (or Top 10 honor)

to gain media coverage, launch research, and raise funds

to support their artifacts conservation.

Speakers:Christina E. Newton, Assistant Director, Virginia Association

of Museums; Margaret Smith, Director, Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art

Collection of UVA; Heather Widener, Communications Director, Virginia

Association of Museums; Sarah Whiting, Executive Director, St. Johns

Church Foundation


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5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Evening Reception in the Exhibit Resource Hall

Join us in the exhibit resource hall for snacks, and open bar, and lots

of opportunities to network with your colleagues and our exhibitors.

6:45 p.m.

Silent Auction Closes

Last call for bids at 6:30pm.

*7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

An Evening at George Washingtons Mount Vernon

No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this

- George Washington, December 12, 1793

This rare evening at the most visited historic home in America begins

with a sneak preview of the newly opened Fred W. Smith National

Library for the Study of George Washington. Following a successful

capital campaign of over $106 million, this state-of-the-art facility will

safeguard original Washington books and manuscripts and serve as

a center for scholarly research, leadership training, and educational

outreach. During a heavy hors doeuvre reception in the lobby of

the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, exclusive

access to Mount Vernons 23 galleries and theaters will be provided.

To end the evening, private tours of Washingtons beloved Mansion

will be offered followed by a memorable toast on the East Lawn

overlooking the scenic Potomac River.

Fee is $30/member, $40/guest.

*Buses depart the conference hotel starting at 7:00 p.m.

(the last bus departs at 7:45)

Bottom two photos courtesy of Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association.


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7:30 a.m.

Circuit Walk

Meet in the hotel lobby.

$20 donation to VAMs Circuit Riders is the registration fee to walk,

or sign up as a sleepwalker and donate $30! The walk is a shine-

only event. Donations will not be refunded in the case of rain.

Energize your day with a fun, early morning walk with VAM

colleagues all while supporting VAMs Circuit Riders program

that provides a mini-collections assessment to small and mid-sized

museums. Each Circuit Rider visit costs $500, so whether you

stay in bed and support the program at the $30 level or registerto walk for $20, your donation will help us keep our successful

program thriving and serving collecting institutions throughout

Virginia and Washington, DC.

9:00 a.m

Keynote Presentation:The FBI Art Squad: On the Case

Keynote Speaker: Greg Horner, FBI Art Squad

Gregg S. Horner has been a Special Agent with the FBI since

1995. Since becoming a member of the FBI Art Crime Team,

Special Agent Horner has worked with the Government of Bolivia

to repatriate Colonial Cuscovian Ecclesiastical paintings; the

Durham, England Constabulary to recover and repatriate a first

printing of a Shakespeare First Folio stolen from the University

of Durham, Cosin Library; the Mesa, Arizona Police Department

in the recovery and return of a stolen early printing of the Bookof Mormon; and worked in concert with the OSS (Office of

Strategic Services) Society to recover and return uniforms

and artifacts stolen from the family of General William Wild

Bill Donovan, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient who

is considered by many to be the founding father of todays

CIA. He has also advised museums in security and collections

stewardship matters.

The keynote will be followed by our business meeting, certificate

graduation, and an update from American Alliance of Museums.

10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Coffee Break

Sponsored by Dorfman Museum Figures

Tuesday, March 18th


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Circuit Walk


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To Catch a Thief:

Cultural Property Loss and Museums

The theft of major artwork displayed in museums is not only

publicized in the media but at times glamorized, but in reality, the

effects to institutions can be profound. While the loss of artwork is

thankfully rare, no institution that maintains a collection is immune

to theft or the aftermath of such an event. Join colleagues from

The Mariners Museum, the Preservation Society of Fells Point,

and the Federal Bureau of Investigation who will discuss their

experiences with theft, both internal and external, the lessons

learned, and tips to prevent such loss.

Speakers: Gregg Horner, Special Agent, FBI Washington Field Office

(also our conference keynote speaker); Heather Kajic, Chief of CollectionsManagement, U.S. Holocaust Memorial; Ellen Von Karjan, Director,

Preservation Society of Fells Point; Jeanne Willoz-Egnor, Director of

Collections Management & Curator of Scientific Instruments,

The Mariners Museum.

Opening Doors & Reaching Outside Walls

As school field trip budgets continue to be cut, cultural institutions

need to be creative about fulfilling their missions of education

and outreach. Learn from The Mariners Museum, Virginia

Historical Society, and Virginia Public Media Station WHRO

about ways theyve moved beyond the traditional walls and into

classrooms across Virginia (and the nation) through award-winningtechnological programs that meet the needs of teachers as well as

state and national standards.

Speakers: Brian Callahan, Education Officer, WHRO; Evan Liddiard, Jr.,

Senior Education Specialist, Virginia Historical Society; Anne Marie Millar,

Director of Education, The Mariners Museum.

Making Your Research Come to Life!

Curious about how to jazz up your programs? Leave the conferenc

with inspiring ideas that go beyond the every-day. Hear from

researcher and musician, Gregg Kimball, as he and archivist Jean

Langford, share fascinating stories about their work to bring lifeto the songs and history of Hopewell, Virginias once famous

Tubize Royal Hawaiian Orchestra, while Re-enactor, Dennis Farmer

shares how his research in to John Smith has helped him bring his

character to life. The session will not only feature performances

that will leave you with your toes tapping, but also teach you the

practical path to finding a person, place, or thing from your area an

turn it into a lively and educational presentation!

Speakers:Dennis Farmer, Assistant Librarian, Appomattox Regional LibrarySystem; Dr. Greg Kimball, Director of Public Services and Outreach, Library

of Virginia; Jean Langford, Archivist & Assistant Librarian, Appomattox

Regional Library System


11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Advocacy: You Are the Voice of Your Museum!

You are the best person to promote and advocate for your

museums funding and needs. Attend this special opportunity

to learn tips and strategies for effective advocacy directly from

local, state, and federal elected officials, including a member of

the Virginia House of Delegates and a staffer to a Member of

Congress. The session will be informative, fun, and motivating.

Speakers: Gretchen Bulova, Director, Gadsbys Tavern Museum;

Delegate David Bulova, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates

(37th District); Staff member, Congressman Jim Moran, 8th

Congressional District Alexandria; Speaker TBA

Teach Your Curators Well: Museum StudiesPrograms in Virginia, Today and Tomorrow

In Virginia and the rest of the nation, the last 30 years have

seen huge growth in the number of higher education degrees

related to museum work. Whether called applied history, historic

preservation, museum studies, or something else, these

programs have introduced a large number of highly-trained

graduates into a job market that is often static at best. This

session will discuss the current status and future possibilities of

museum studies with panelists from three Virginia schools.

Speakers:Patricia Hobbs, Associate Director of University Collections,

Reeves Center at Washington and Lee University; Margaret Lindauer,Associate Professor, Interim Department Chair & Museum Studies

Coordinator, Virginia Commonwealth University; Barbara Rothermel, PhD,

Director, Daura Gallery at Lynchburg College; Cristina Turdean, Assistant

Professor of Historic Preservation, University of Mary Washington.


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12:30 p.m.

Conference concludes

Post-Conference Opportunities

12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Historic Washington, D.C. Estates Tour

Optional Tour: $30/person (bus transportation and boxed lunch en

route included). Buses depart from the hotel at 12:30.

Join your peers for a curatorial-guided tour of three of

Washingtons most historic estatesAnderson House,

Dumbarton House, and Tudor Place. Explore the collections

of these architectural gems, which encompass something

for all history-lovers: the building of the new nation, the War

of 1812, the Civil War, and the grandeur of the Gilded Age.

End your conference attendance with a complimentary glass

of wine with your colleagues in the intimate gardens at

Dumbarton House and return to work refreshed and revitalized

Wednesday morning!

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

George Washingtons Distillery & Gristmill

Optional Tour: Free. Transportation is on your own stop in

on your way home!

After nearly a 200-year hiatus and a multi-million dollar

reconstruction, George Washingtons Distillery & Gristmill

are back in businessproducing grain products powered by

a 16-foot waterwheel and the same rye whiskey that made

the Founding Father the nations most successful whiskey

producer in the years after his presidency. Located at the

original site with cutting-edge 18th-century technology,

explore what made Washington our entrepreneur-in-chief!

1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Blair Inc. -- Producer of Custom Exhibitsand Environments

Optional Tour: Free. Registration required.

Stop by on your way out of town! Conveniently located off I-95

South just outside the Beltway at 7001 Loisdale Road, Springfield

VA 22150. More information at www.blairinc.com.

Tour Blairs full-service fabrication and graphics facility and learnfirst-hand how custom exhibits are produced. Refreshments

provided. Shuttle service available from host hotel.

Be sure to make your hotel reservationsat the Hilton Mark Center!

Room block cut-off date: February 13, 2014.Room Rate: $145, single or double

To make reservations, call 703-845-1010 or 1-800-hiltons

and mention the VAM block.

Please note that there is a parking fee for this hotel of $10 a day

(self- parking), so be sure to incorporate that into your budgeting.


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SATURDAY, MARCH 15HISTORIC HOUSE SYMPOSIUM AT GUNSTON HALL REGISTER AT: www.dchousemuseums.org

OCCUPIED ALEXANDRIA BUS & GUIDED TOUR $30 x =

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER RECEPTION AT DEA MUSEUM $50 x =

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

WAR OF 1812 GUIDED BIKE TOUR *BYOBIKE OR $16 BIKE RENTAL ON-SITE $0 x =

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM $45 x =

A PROGRESSIVE CELEBRATION & TOUR OF HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA $30 x =

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MONDAY, MARCH 11

AN EVENING AT GEORGE WASHINGTONS MOUNT VERNON $30 x =

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TUESDAY, MARCH 12

CIRCUIT WALK 3K FUNDRAISER $20 x =

CIRCUIT WALK SLEEP WALKER $30 x =

HISTORIC WASHINGTON, DC ESTATES TOUR $30 x =

GEORGE WASHINGTONS DISTILLERY & GRISTMILL $0 x =

TOUR OF BLAIR, INC. FABRICATION AND GRAPHICS FACILITY $0 x =

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CONFERENCE GUEST PASS $150.00 $150.00

If you are planning to bring someone with you to the conference, consider purchasing a Conference Guest Pass

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food and drink), and 1 Lunch. Evening events and tours are additional.

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CANCELLATION DEADLINE:February 18, 2014

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that balance.

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Thank You

We thank all of our conference sponsors:

Cover and brochure designed by: The Design Minds, Inc.

Cinebar Productions, Inc.

CrowdTorch by Cvent, Inc.

Dorfman Museum Figures

Glav & Holmes Architecture

HealyKohler Design

Hollinger Metal Edge

Markel Artworks

The Design Minds, Inc.

Willis of New York, Inc.

Blair, Inc

Color-Ad, Inc.

International Spy Museum

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S T A R T

Documents

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