Double the Data, Twice the Discovery
In 2022, the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement (CCE) decided to integrate various state collections into one central database. With a CMS vendor selected, CCE began the ambitious task of migrating data from three major collections. This session explores the project's successes and challenges, providing essential insights and practical advice for other institutions aiming to consolidate their historical and cultural assets into a unified, accessible public resource.
Lead From Where You Are: Finding Your Leadership Style
You don't need a title to lead. This session brings together three museum professionals at different stages of their leadership journeys — from influencing without authority to running an organization. Through honest conversation and guided reflection, you'll explore your own leadership style, discover what it looks like to lead from where you are right now, and walk away with real tools to grow yourself and the people around you.
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
FREE!
Sponsored by MATT Construction
After sessions, join us at the Exhibit Hall Happy Hour to enjoy meeting a variety of colleagues including specific meet ups. Cash bar provided with non-alcoholic beverages available for free. Discounted drink tickets may be purchased online during registration with a cash bar onsite.
Add a discounted drink ticket to your registration for $11
Director & Leadership Team Reception
$43
Join your fellow directors and leadership team members in this special reception.
Director & Leadership Team's Luncheon
$62
Sponsored by Blue Rhino Design
This luncheon is open to Directors, Deputy Directors, CEOs, CFOs, Leadership Team Members, and Trustees. The Luncheon will feature guest speaker Rebekah Beaulieu, Ph.D, Louise Taft Semple President & CEO, Taft Museum of Art. Discussion will follow.
Registrar's Committee Western Luncheon
$28
The Registrar’s Committee Western Region (RCWR) Annual Business Meeting Luncheon is open to RCWR members, collection professionals, and related vendors.
Storytellers and Supporters Luncheon
$62
Especially for curators, development officers, educators, evaluators, exhibit designers, and all who make possible the engaging stories that museums tell, but open to all. The recipient of the Charles Redd Award for exhibit excellence will present on the winning exhibition.
Indigenous Luncheon
$62
Sponsored by Barona Band of Mission Indians
Enjoy meeting your colleagues from tribal museums and supporters of Native American concerns. All are welcome! The Luncheon will feature guest speaker Eileen Quintana, Title VI Indian Education Program Manager, Nebo School Districts. Discussion will follow.
WMA | UMA Community Lunch
$63 General | $20 UMA Members
Sponsored by DLR Group
Sponsored by Utah Division of Arts & Museums and Utah Historical Society
A celebration of the WMA and UMA Communities with special guest speaker Laufou Jacob Fitisemanu Jr., Director, Sāmoana Integrated Learning Initiative and including the presentation of UMA Annual Awards.
Evening Event: Hilton SLC Center
$50, includes appetizers and drinks
Spend the last night of the Annual Meeting chilling with colleagues at the Hilton Salt Lake City Hotel. Take it easy with libations, hearty appetizers, and an exciting mix of activities and educational offerings to connect with fellow attendees. Attend the hands-on play activities session “Aspire to Play: Designing Playful Museum Experiences” or watch a short museum film followed by Q&A. Through it all, forge new connections, find old friends, and recharge–with no need to rush to catch that last event