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October 26, 2021

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Field Trip \| Warner Valley		10/26/2021	10/26/2021	1:00 PM	4:00 PM	10/26/2021 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Warner Valley Pre-registration required \| Limited to 30 participants \| Free The desert surrounding St. George is full of unexpected things! This field trip will explore areas from the time of the dinosaurs to the time of pioneers with visits to the Warner Valley Dinosaurs Tracksite, Fort Pierce and other sites near Fort Pierce including petroglyphs and historical graffiti. These sites are on a dirt road and require some hiking. The trails are easy/moderate with elevation gain and some weedy trails. Please wear proper hiking attire (close-toed/hiking shoes, hats, sunscreen), and bring plenty of water. We will be hiking in late October so it should be beautiful St. George weather, but be prepared for it to be hot with hats, water, and sunscreen, and for it to be a little chilly with sweaters. Meet your field trip captain in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn St. George [1731 S Convention Center Dr, St George, UT 84790] at 1:00 pm. Participants will need to provide their transportation. While Warner Valley Road is a well-maintained dirt road, it is still a dirt road and it is recommended only high-clearance vehicles/vehicles prepared for dirt road travel be driven. Carpooling from the hotel is encouraged.
Field Trip \| Center for the Arts at Kayenta & Kayenta Art Village		10/26/2021	10/26/2021	1:00 PM	4:00 PM	10/26/2021 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Center for the Arts at Kayenta & Kayenta Art Village Pre-registration required \| Limited to 40 participants \| Free The Center for the Arts at Kayenta was built with the grassroots support of community members who envisioned a vibrant, intimate, professional theater venue nestled in the majestic red rock mountains of the Kayenta community. Come take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Center and then explore the art village's galleries.
Field Trip \| Sears Art Museum		10/26/2021	10/26/2021	1:00 PM	4:00 PM	10/26/2021 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sears Art Museum \| The Red Dirt Girls: Peace'd Together Pre-registration required \| Limited to 30 participants \| Free The Red Dirt Girls do get their hands dirty. They have grit. Determination. Skills. Join curator Kathy Cieslewicz to learn how artists Kirsten Holt Beitler, Jenna Mae Lineweaver, Miriam Rawson, and Peg Wheeler celebrate women’s challenges and tragedies in a way that is imbued with hope through their art. The Red Dirt Girls have experienced loneliness, divorce, loss of their homes, friends that were untrue, life’s constant challenges and surprises—but have emerged from these daunting experiences with optimism and humor intact. They have stories to tell, examples of great women to celebrate, and canvases full of color and magic. Meet your field trip captain in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn St. George [1731 S Convention Center Dr, St George, UT 84790] at 1:00 pm. Participants will need to provide their transportation and carpooling from the hotel is encouraged.
Field Trip \| St. George Downtown		10/26/2021	10/26/2021	1:00 PM	4:00 PM	10/26/2021 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM St. George Downtown Pre-registration required \| Limited to 30 participants \| Free The downtown area in St. George has lots to offer from pioneer architecture to contemporary art. Take a few hours and explore it with a couple of experts.
Networking \| Create with Colleagues @ The Tilted Kiln [additional fee]		10/26/2021	10/26/2021	7:00 PM	8:00 PM	10/26/2021 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Unleash your inner artist with friends! Join us for a fun night of creativity and informal networking at St. George's own Tilted Kiln! Attendees will choose their own ceramic project to paint/glaze while spending time socializing with fellow museum professionals. All projects will be fired and ready for pick-up at the information desk on Friday. Attendees will pay for their own project, which range in price from about $12-20. The Tilted Kiln \| 955 East Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770

October 27, 2021

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
General Session \| Conference 101		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	8:30 AM	9:15 AM	10/27/2021 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM For first-time attendees or those who want a refresher on how to get the most out of the experience join us for this session to meet your colleagues and devise a plan for this year’s conference. Laura Paulsen Howe, Church History Museum Travis Reid, Mallard Five Design
Workshop \| Finding Your Story		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/27/2021 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM While every museum worker is a storyteller, and every object has a story; it can be challenging to craft engaging, educational stories within the constraints of everyday museum interactions. This how-to presentation will teach you how to find the story in any object with easy-to-use storytelling checklists and templates. Paulmichael Maxfield, Natural History Museum of Utah Dane Crowton, Natural History Museum of Utah
Workshop \| Grantwriting Essentials		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/27/2021 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM This interactive workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn best practices in grant writing, discuss common mistakes, and share grant writing tips. The training will incorporate lessons learned from the latest round of Utah Arts & Museums museum grants, bringing vital information back to the field. In addition, you will meet other grant writers from across the state who can be helpful collaborators with your future applications. Laurel Cannon Alder, Utah Division of Arts & Museums Racquel Corneli, Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Workshop \| Maximize Live Streaming to Connect Your Museum to Your Visitors		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/27/2021 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Does the thought of standing in front of a live audience with no script sound horrifying? Don't let fear stop you! Large or small, your museum should be taking advantage of live streaming. It is the most inexpensive means to engage your audiences digitally, grow reach on social media platforms, attract earned media attention and by nature promotes post sharing so new visitors find you. Covered in this session will be best practices around live streaming, engaging audiences digitally and how to bring in new visitors, common issues and how to avoid them, prepping presenters for live streaming, utilizing Q&A features, best length of live streams and how to get consistent and/or international followers. Kathleen Bodenlos, Discovery Gateway Children's Museum Tanner Lee Brunson, St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site
Keynote \| Part 1		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	1:00 PM	2:00 PM	10/27/2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presenter: Aundrea DeMille, International Keynote Speaker \| Trainer \| Podcast host of "The Wake Up Stories" Keynote \| Part 1 Imagine the massive impact museums will have on the community because we have achieved a greater understanding to help our audience feel safe and included. Imagine folks of all races, genders and sexualities collaborating together to innovate and transform the museum curative experience because they feel accepted. Imagine men, women and children of all backgrounds and ethnicities who can truly experience the history of museum exploration because curators are using inclusive language with their powerful, life-changing storytelling. Together we will Wake Up, help to heal the human divide and seed our subconscious minds to create a welcoming and inclusive customer experience for our museum audiences. Aundrea DeMille, International Keynote Speaker \| Trainer \| Podcast host of "The Wake Up Stories". Aundrea appears on Good Things Utah, Utah’s #1 morning show and is a business owner with years of study in diversity & inclusion as well as a degree in community health & human services. She has been appointed by Governor Cox and Lt. Governor Henderson to serve on Project Gateway: Equity & Opportunity Commission for Utah. Aundrea is a maker of men (she has 5 boys), lover of peanut butter and hater of chocolate. She feels most like herself when she is barefoot and connected to nature.
UMA Business Meeting & Awards Presentation		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	2:00 PM	3:00 PM	10/27/2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Session \| Advocating for Yourself in Museums		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	3:15 PM	4:15 PM	10/27/2021 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM All of us will advocate for ourselves throughout our careers as we seek pay raises, promotions or new opportunities. In this session, we will walk through this process with museum professionals at varied career levels, from emerging to midcareer to advanced, as they discuss ways they have learned to communicate their professional value to others. Each different perspective will provide ideas to improve your advocacy efforts such as having a mentor and keeping records of your accomplishments. Those that would like to continue the discussion are encouraged to participate in the "Building the Museum Pipeline: Recruitment and Mentorship" Conversation Table [Friday at 9:00 am]. Elisabeth Joan Cropper, Hill Aerospace Museum Jennifer Ortiz, Utah Division of State History Karen Krieger, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement
Concurrent Session \| Mobilizing Black History		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	3:15 PM	4:15 PM	10/27/2021 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Recent events have spotlighted the absence of Black history being taught in Utah schools, museums, and other educational institutions, despite the significant historical contributions Black people have made in Utah. The new Black History Museum addresses this educational gap by bringing objects and narratives surrounding Black history directly to schools across the state. Museum staff will discuss the need for their institution, the challenges they have experienced, and the results they have seen since opening in 2021.
Concurrent Session \| Zooming In/Zooming Out: Using National and Local Data to Understand Visitors		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	3:15 PM	4:15 PM	10/27/2021 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Many national studies of museum visitors have been conducted recently, helping us see national trends and think critically about our work. Utah museums and communities are unique, so it’s vital to also have local data when considering our visitors’ needs. In this session we’ll explore sources of national data, strategies for collecting local data, and using both to inform your work. Come with questions about your visitors and we’ll brainstorm real-life strategies for finding answers.
Conversation Table \| Creating and Maintaining Virtual Educational Programming		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	3:15 PM	4:15 PM	10/27/2021 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum’s education team will lead participants in a roundtable discussion on how institutions pivoted their traditional in-person educational programs into virtual offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online offerings have allowed museums to reach new audiences beyond their immediate community, from free virtual field trips to paid online classes. Participants will be encouraged to discuss successes as well as weaknesses, form new partnerships, and leave with new ideas to continue online options post-pandemic. Laura Cotter, Discovery Gateway Children's Museum Emilee King-Ward, Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
Concurrent Session \| Collaborations Among UMFA Curators, Marketers, and Educators		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	4:30 PM	5:30 PM	10/27/2021 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bringing the traveling exhibition "Black Refractions: Highlights from the Studio Museum in Harlem" to Utah during the pandemic and national political unrest required traversing new territory and collaborations. Hear about lessons learned and insights gained through this experience from UMFA staff members. Whitney Tassie, Utah Museum of Fine Arts Mindy Wilson, Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Concurrent Session \| Falling in Love With Logic Models!		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	4:30 PM	5:30 PM	10/27/2021 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Do logic models make you feel logically challenged? Do you want to learn what a logic model is and why you should create one? This session will provide a deep dive into what a logic model is, how one is organized, how to create a logic model for your organization, programming, or projects, and how to engage EVERYONE in its design process. Attendees will have the opportunity to put skills learned into practice through hands-on application and will offer the opportunity to brainstorm with fellow professionals on a potential logic model to implement post-conference. The ultimate goal: feel less logically challenged and more prepared to share about your museum's work through a logic model. Katy Shoemaker, Providence St. Joseph Health
Concurrent Session \| Using Video to Share History While Making Community Connections		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	4:30 PM	5:30 PM	10/27/2021 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Coping with COVID19 has been difficult, but it has opened a new horizon for Utah museums. The use of video to maximize our visitors experience, collaborate with our neighboring museums and market our unique collective history to the world. Our panel will include the museum directors, filmmakers and technicians that have created a variety of products to meet those needs. Our process will be explored, discussed and shared with the audience. Bobbi Wankier, Silver Reef Museum Jeanine Vander Bruggen, Washington County Historical Society
Conversation Table \| Payment Equity, Transparency, and Value Beyond the Museum [Conversation Table]		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	4:30 PM	5:30 PM	10/27/2021 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM “How much should we pay them?” Do you find yourself asking this question when beginning a new project with an external collaborator, expert, or artist? For this conversation table, our goal is to eliminate the guessing game by addressing payment equity, transparency, and the value of expertise, creativity, and time. We are a small group addressing these issues within our own programs, and are taking steps to implement a new payment standard across our institutions. Join us. Meggie Troili, Utah Museum of Fine Arts Jennifer Ortiz, Utah Division of State History Megan van Frank, Utah Humanities
Networking \| Opening Reception		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	6:00 PM	7:00 PM	10/27/2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Networking \| Create with Colleagues @ The Tilted Kiln		10/27/2021	10/27/2021	7:00 PM	8:00 PM	10/27/2021 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Unleash your inner artist with friends! Join us for a fun night of creativity and informal networking at St. George's own Tilted Kiln! Attendees will choose their own ceramic project to paint/glaze while spending time socializing with fellow museum professionals. All projects will be fired and ready for pick-up at the information desk on Friday. Attendees will pay for their own project, which range in price from about $12-20. The Tilted Kiln \| 955 East Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770

October 28, 2021

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Keynote \| Part 2		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	9:00 AM	10:15 AM	10/28/2021 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Presenter: Aundrea DeMille, International Keynote Speaker \| Trainer \| Podcast host of "The Wake Up Stories" Keynote \| Part 2 Imagine the massive impact museums will have on the community because we have achieved a greater understanding to help our audience feel safe and included. Imagine folks of all races, genders and sexualities collaborating together to innovate and transform the museum curative experience because they feel accepted. Imagine men, women and children of all backgrounds and ethnicities who can truly experience the history of museum exploration because curators are using inclusive language with their powerful, life-changing storytelling. Together we will Wake Up, help to heal the human divide and seed our subconscious minds to create a welcoming and inclusive customer experience for our museum audiences. Aundrea DeMille, International Keynote Speaker \| Trainer \| Podcast host of "The Wake Up Stories". Aundrea appears on Good Things Utah, Utah’s #1 morning show and is a business owner with years of study in diversity & inclusion as well as a degree in community health & human services. She has been appointed by Governor Cox and Lt. Governor Henderson to serve on Project Gateway: Equity & Opportunity Commission for Utah. Aundrea is a maker of men (she has 5 boys), lover of peanut butter and hater of chocolate. She feels most like herself when she is barefoot and connected to nature.
General Session \| Museum of Utah Update		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	10:15 AM	10:45 AM	10/28/2021 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM The Museum of Utah is slated to open fall 2024. Staff from Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement and The Design Minds will present the emerging designs for the Museum of Utah. Connecting visitors to museums statewide and their stories is a goal of the museum. The department staff and the designers are creating many ways for all of the State’s museums to be involved in this hubs and spokes concept. For more information and updates on the planning and construction progress, visit community.utah.gov/museumofutah. Karen Krieger, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement Michael Lesperance, The Design Minds Michael Lenahan, The Design Minds Andrew Hamilton, The Design Minds Lonny Schwartz, The Design Minds
Concurrent Session \| Museums in Nature		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	11:00 AM	12:00 PM	10/28/2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Research shows that spending time in nature boosts our happiness, increases productivity, reduces stress, and positively impacts our mental and physical health. Now, more than ever, our need for these things is evident – and our communities have requested it! Join us an interactive discussion on how museums and nature can interact to bring essential resources to our communities. Hunter Klingensmith, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Nell Larson, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Diane Knispel, Park City Museum
Concurrent Session \| Native Artifacts & Archaeological Collections: New Strategies & Resources		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	11:00 AM	12:00 PM	10/28/2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Staff from Utah State History, the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, and Utah Arts & Museums have spent the last several months working to develop processes and tools for museums who have questions about Native American objects in their care. Join us to discuss our new site assessment opportunities, and our recommended protocol for identifying Native American objects. We will also be asking museums for their feedback about ongoing efforts to appropriately interpret, store, and repatriate objects and your input is critical to our collective success. Emily Johnson, Utah Division of Arts & Museums Elizabeth Hora, Utah State Historic Preservation Office James Toledo, Utah Division of Indian Affairs
Concurrent Session \| Telling Difficult Stories		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	11:00 AM	12:00 PM	10/28/2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Museums tell stories of their communities. Sometimes these stories can be difficult, but museums have a responsibility to help their communities process uncomfortable ideas. Knowing how to tackle difficult topics ethically and effectively will help produce empathetic, educational, and reflective visitor experiences. Come learn about strategies gleaned from museum research that support visitor engagement in difficult stories; explore case studies of these strategies in action; and discuss your museum’s difficult stories with other session participants. Virginia Catherall, Utah Museum of Fine Arts Lisa Thompson, Natural History Museum of Utah
Conversation Table \| Collections Storage Beyond the Building		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	11:00 AM	12:00 PM	10/28/2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Utah museums grapple with limited collections storage space in our facilities. When opting for off-site storage, what resources are available to us? Can Utah museums collaborate to find solutions for a lack of privately-owned, museum-quality storage companies that are commonly used in other parts of the country? Is sharing or renting space from each other an option? The goal of this discussion is to identify what our storage problems are, learn who are counterparts are at neighboring institutions, and talk about what some realistic solutions could be (that don't require huge budgets, renovations, or new buildings). Maggie Leak, Church History Museum Sabrina Sanders, Utah Division of State History
Networking \| Lunch		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	12:00 PM	1:00 PM	10/28/2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Concurrent Session \| Best Practices in Leveraging Legacy Collections		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	1:00 PM	2:00 PM	10/28/2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Archaeological site destruction results in a loss of information about past life ways, environments, and climate regimes. Legacy collections - the collections from previous work at these destroyed sites - may provide a dataset that advances our understanding of the past. However, they present challenges with regard to evolving curation practices, associated information, and access. Presenters will share perspectives on how their personal and professional ethics are shaped by involvement in collections management work with legacy collections. At the conclusion of the session, attendees will have the opportunity to utilize what they have learned by making their own collections management decision on a case study example. Molly Cannon, USU Museum of Anthropology Alix Piven, USU Museum of Anthropology Orlando Guadarrama, USU Museum of Anthropology
Concurrent Session \| Stepping Beyond the Solidarity Statement		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	1:00 PM	2:00 PM	10/28/2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM We are the museums, we are the people in our communities, and we are the leaders. Our voice, support, and actions have a direct impact on our communities, and it is important that we bring a positive impact to everyone and everything around us. Presenters will speak to how their communities and institutions are showing that their actions speak louder than words. Jason Bowcutt, Utah Division of Arts & Museums Axel Estable, Thanksgiving Point Anne Terry, Tracy Aviary Meggi Troili, Utah Museum of Fine Arts Blake Wigdahl, Process Curiosity Travis Reid, Mallard Five Design
Concurrent Session \| Year-round Advocacy		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	1:00 PM	2:00 PM	10/28/2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Advocating for museums is an ongoing effort. Often we think about advocacy as showing up to the state Capitol building to speak with legislators but it is really so much more. At its core, advocacy is about showing why your museums is providing an essential service for your community. Attendees will gain a deeper understand of how they can start or improve their advocacy efforts throughout the year. Crystal Young-Otterstrom, Utah Cultural Alliance
Conversation Table \| Collaborating During COVID and Beyond		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	1:00 PM	2:00 PM	10/28/2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Now that we’ve all had plenty of experience collaborating with our partners and audiences virtually, how can we adapt what we’ve learned going forward? Members from the Bear River Heritage Area will discuss how previously in-person intensive trainings went virtual, and how the strategies they used can be applied to help Museums across the state to collaborate more closely. Attendees should expect to share their own experiences and thoughts for the future of hybrid engagement. Alana Blumenthal, Brigham City Museums Jami Van Huss, Hyrum City Museum Sharon Johnson, Cache DUP Museum
Workshop \| Community Preservation Collections		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	2:15 PM	4:15 PM	10/28/2021 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM This workshop will lead attendees through work related to a collections preservation topic while also introducing Utah Community Preservation, a new program - with new staff! - designed to bring collections care and conservation to museums in Utah's north-eastern and south-eastern regions. All are invited to attend, especially those representing non-traditional collections or tribal collections. Emily Johnson, Utah Division of Arts & Museums Marie Desrochers, Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Workshop \| Making Meaning: Writing Labels for the Visitor		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	2:15 PM	4:15 PM	10/28/2021 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM Interpretive text does not have to be boring! In this hands-on workshop we’ll discuss what makes interpretive text successful, present examples, and provide a structure for writing and editing labels that are visitor-centered using universal design for accessibility. Come with an object in mind to write about and we’ll work together to draft text that is meaningful and engaging for your visitors. Leslie Makai Gleaves, Springville Museum of Art Emily Larsen, Springville Museum of Art
Workshop \| Project Management Basics		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	2:15 PM	4:15 PM	10/28/2021 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM As a follow up to the 2020 session "Understanding Project Management and Fitting it to Your Organization's Culture", this workshop will provide you with the tools and techniques to help you deliver a successful project. Come with a project in mind, and we will build out a project plan using templates, peer collaboration, and project management core principles. Travis Reid, Mallard Five Designs Paulmichael Maxfield, Natural History Musum of Utah
Sponsor Reception		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	4:15 PM	5:00 PM	10/28/2021 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Learn about the services offered by our sponsors and network with your peers while making your FINAL bids on fabulous silent auction items.
Networking \| Dinner		10/28/2021	10/28/2021	5:00 PM	6:00 PM	10/28/2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

October 29, 2021

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Concurrent Session \| Engagement is a Building Block: How Outreach Can Inform the Physical Space		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	9:00 AM	10:00 AM	10/29/2021 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Museums often struggle to step outside of their comfort areas and find approaches to underserved communities. Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation is confronting that issue head-on, by taking the critical steps of researching and building relationships prior to building a physical museum. This discussion will address insights and challenges from their work so far, and how their efforts might benefit museums throughout Utah. Alana Blumenthal, Brigham City Museums Robert Burch, Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation
Concurrent Session \| Location, Location, Logistics		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	9:00 AM	10:00 AM	10/29/2021 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM From urban spaces, to rural communities and state parks, we’ll explore creative ways to expand the walls of your museum to host programs, excursions, and exhibitions off site. What are some of the politics and social implications of site selection? How can this process increase accessibility, inclusion and safety? What are some of the lesser known logistics and details that go into securing and implementing programs off site? We’ll explore case studies and current programs to answer these questions and more. Virginia Catherall, Utah Museum of Fine Arts Meggie Troili, Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Concurrent Session \| The Role of Museums in Fostering Inclusion and Positive Identities in Youth and Teens		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	9:00 AM	10:00 AM	10/29/2021 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Join us to explore how museums can help build positive identities for youth and teens through fostering inclusion. While this session is grounded in STEM-related research and case studies, the content and activities will help a broad range of museum professionals create spaces and programs that break down stereotypes and cultural norms that create barriers to engagement. Lindsie Smith, Clark Planetarium Linda Aaron, Natural History Museum of Utah Renata Vazquez, Thanksgiving Point
Conversation Table \| Building the Museum Pipeline: Recruitment and Mentorship		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	9:00 AM	10:00 AM	10/29/2021 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM How we recruit, prepare, develop, and support museum professionals influences their expectations, their commitment to the profession, and their ability to remain in the profession when they desire career advancement. This, ultimately, may affect our ability to recruit and locally retain the most capable within the field. This discussion will build upon the ideas discussed in the "Advocating for Yourself in Museums," session [Thursday at 1:00 pm] by providing a space to discuss the current status of professional advancement in Utah and ways to improve the talent pipeline. Elisabeth Joan Cropper, Hill Aerospace Museum Emily Johnson, Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Concurrent Session \| Accessibility for the Small Museum		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/29/2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join us for a discussion around accessibility/disability best practices targeted towards small museums. Hear a case study of how to implement best practices and have the opportunity to work on your own organizational checklists to get you started on your accessibility plan. Jason Bowcutt, Utah Division of Arts & Museums Rachel Haberman, Utah Division of Arts & Museums Diana Call, St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site
Concurrent Session \| Queering Interpretation: Engagement Beyond the Binary		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/29/2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Utah, let's ponder these questions: In what ways do our programs cater to the dominant story line in our communities? How can we queer that storyline to connect with LGBTQIA+ folx the same way we often automatically connect with people who are cisgender or straight? During this session, I will introduce current research and best practices for working with LGBTQIA+ audiences in museums, highlighting innovations I’ve discovered through my personal practice along the way. Kylie Jones-Greenwood, Tracy Aviary Anne Terry, Tracy Aviary
Concurrent Session \| Scary Museum Stories		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/29/2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM We all have "museum horror stories" to tell. In this session, a number of such stories will be shared and what valuable lessons can be learned from such experiences will be discussed. Come with a story to share! Carrie Snow, Church History Museum Laura Paulsen Howe, Church History Museum
Conversation Table \| Virtual Courier Oversight: 2020 & Beyond		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/29/2021 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM The Utah Museum of Fine Arts adapted its courier practices in 2020 and 2021 to accommodate the risks of COVID-19. The traveling exhibition "Black Refractions: Highlights from the Studio Museum in Harlem" which included nearly 100 works of art and three weeks of installation time, was overseen completely by virtual couriers. Learn what went well, what didn't, and what national leaders in conservation, registration, and insurance recommend going forward. Maggie Leak, Church History Museum Stacey M. Kelly, Utah Museum of Fine Art
Networking \| Lunch		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	11:30 AM	12:30 PM	10/29/2021 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Field Trip \| Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Hiking		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	1:00 PM	4:00 PM	10/29/2021 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Hiking Pre-registration required \| Limited to 30 participants The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve in Leeds has many different hikes and scenery to explore. Some areas to see include: dinosaur tracks, archaeological sites, and waterfalls. This area offers the beautiful red rock that Washington County is known for without the crowds. The trails are easy/moderate with elevation gain and some weedy trails. Please wear proper hiking attire (close-toed/hiking shoes, hats, sunscreen), and bring plenty of water. We will be hiking in late October so it should be beautiful St. George weather, but be prepared for it to be hot with hats, water, and sunscreen, and for it to be a little chilly with sweaters. Meet your field trip captain in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn St. George [1731 S Convention Center Dr, St George, UT 84790] at 1:00 pm. Participants will need to provide their transportation. There is a fee to park at the campground. This field trip was previously incorrectly listed as the Glitter Mountain and Gypsum Mine field trip.
Field Trip \| Silver Reef Ghost Town and Museum		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	1:00 PM	4:00 PM	10/29/2021 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Silver Reef Ghost Town and Museum Pre-registration required \| Limited to 30 participants \| Free Take a tour of the Historic Mining town of Silver Reef, with intact buildings from the town and see the new Trail Map Videos from the vantage point of a museum professional. Meet your field trip captain in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn St. George [1731 S Convention Center Dr, St George, UT 84790] at 1:00 pm. Participants will need to provide their transportation.
Field Trip \| Southern Utah Museum of Art		10/29/2021	10/29/2021	1:00 PM	4:00 PM	10/29/2021 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Attendees will enjoy a guided tour of This Earth: Notes & Observations by Montello Foundation Artists, which features 37 artists and a variety of media: photography, film, painting, drawing, sound, sculpture, and installation. The exhibition was co-curated by Stefan Hagen, founder and director of the Montello Foundation, and Hikmet Sidney Loe, author of Spiral Jetty Encyclo. Following the guided tour, attendees will spend time in the SUMA classroom with an art-making activity inspired by work from the exhibition. For more information about the museum, visit www.suu.edu/suma.

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