September 23-26, 2025   |   Kanab, UT   |   Proactive Planning

Proactive planning creates better results, greater impact, and increased efficiency. Being proactive rather than reactive can be challenging for museums facing so many changes, obstacles, and fluctuating resources. Proactive museums connect to their community, employ best practices, seek to be intentional, and push forward with the resources they have—while usually already facing capacity issues. Learn more about the strategies and practices that allow museums to overcome challenges proactively. Explore how we anticipate future needs, engage with partners and visitors, and explore avenues toward positive impact. Discuss how you have worked through problems and failures that offer helpful insights. We want you to be part of the conversation about proactively advancing Utah’s museums!

Join us at the 2025 Annual Conference hosted by the Utah Museums Association in partnership with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.