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Volunteer at the WMA 2023 Annual Meeting!

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The Western Museums Association (WMA) is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers for our 2023 Annual Meeting in Pasadena, California!

Every year, WMA's volunteers play an integral part in the success of the conference. Volunteers help to set a positive tone and foster meaningful experiences and interactions for our attendees.

Meet WMA's 2023 Luncheon Guest Speakers!

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This year at the WMA 2023 Annual Meeting, October 5-8 in Pasadena, CA, attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from and connect with professionals from across the Western museum field and beyond, including three inspiring luncheon guest speakers.

Meet WMA’s 2023 Keynote Speaker Sandra Jackson-Dumont

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The Western Museums Association (WMA) is pleased to introduce this year’s WMA 2023 Keynote Speaker Sandra Jackson-Dumont, Director and CEO of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art!

It Takes a Team to Raise a Million Dollars

awards ceremony 1 – Team Neon is honored with the Team Fundraising Award at the Third Annual Million Dollar Master Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 21, 2023.  
Awards ceremony 1 – Team Neon is honored with the Team Fundraising Award at

WMA 2023 Wanda Chin Scholarship

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For individuals looking to advance their careers, learn new skills, or expand their network, attending an in-person professional development conference can be vital and very beneficial.

WMA’s Request for Board Nominations 2023

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Do you have a vision for the future of museums? Are you passionate about strengthening museums to help them serve their diverse communities? Or are you looking to get further involved in the museum field, while helping to serve your own institution and colleagues?

WMA's 2023 Session Proposal Brainstorm

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A Champion of Museums: WMA’s Executive Director, Jason B. Jones is Honored with a 2023 Advocacy Leadership Award

Museums Advocacy Day 2023 Awardees - Photo Credit: American Alliance of Museums 

As part of Museums Advocacy Day 2023, this past Monday, February 27, 2023, the Western Museums Association’s (WMA) Executive Director, Jason B. Jones, was presented with a 2023 Advocacy Leadership Award in recognition of his advocacy and leadership of the Western Museums Association.