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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!
We hope you will join us at the 2025 Annual Conference hosted by the Utah Museums Association in partnership with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.
Conference Program
View Conference Program Book here. NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Bunting Trail Hike will now depart from the Kanab Center at 8:30 AM. The Service Project has unfortunately been cancelled.
Conference 101 [watch | slides]
If you are a current UMA Members please make sure you are logged into your individual account to access the UMA member rates. If your organization is a member but you do not yet have an account please contact Ruth White. If you or your organization are not yet members please consider joining (find out more about membership levels and benefits).
No refunds will be given after July 15, 2025 however registration can be transferred to a colleague at no charge. This year's conference programming will be offered in-person. You can update sessions selected during your registration by following these step by step instructions to modify your registration or contact Ruth White.
Early Bird Registration [June 15 - July 15, 2025] $220 UMA Member $270 General $190 UMA Member Student
$240 Student
Registration [July 16 - $235 UMA Member $285 General $205 UMA Member Student
$255 Student
Late Registration [September 6 - 23, 2025] $265 UMA Member $315 General $235 UMA Member Student
$285 Student
Conference attendees may choose to bring a guest to the Awards Dinner (Wednesday) or Reception (Thursday). This requires a separate ticket. A limited number of guest tickets will be available. Purchase guest tickets here.
Awards Dinner Guest: $75 Reception Guest: $45
Conference Scholarships Through the generosity of the Utah Division of Arts & Museums Office of Museum Services with funding from the State of Utah we are able to offer a number of scholarships to the 2025 UMA Conference.
* Scholarship applications accepted through June 13, 2025 [deadline extended].
Museum Leadership Dinner
Pre-registration is required. Ticket cost: $55 UMA Member | $95 General Join us for the annual UMA Museum Leadership Dinner on September 23, 2025. This event is open to all in leadership positions at Utah museums and offers the opportunity to network with colleagues from around the state. While this event is held in conjunction with the Annual Conference it requires a separate ticket. Purchase a ticket when registering for the conference. If you are not participating in the conference but want to attend Museum Leadership Dinner please contact Ruth White to purchase a ticket.
Volunteer at the Conference
Volunteering at the conference is a great opportunity to attend the conference in exchange for your service. Volunteers must be current UMA members and available to volunteer in Kanab from Wed, Sep 24 at 7 AM to Fri, Sep 26 at 3 PM. Volunteers will be assigned 10-15 hours of service during the conference (a mixture of information and session host assignments). LEARN MORE AND APPLY TO BE A VOLUNTEER HERE.
Silent Auction
Each year UMA hosts a fundraising silent auction in conjunction with our annual conference. All proceeds support programs that help build the capacity for museums across our state. Please consider donating an item to the silent auction and come
to the conference ready to bid!
Conference Venue
Kanab Center 20 N 100 E Kanab, UT 84741
Conference Lodging
We have arranged for a block of rooms at the hotels listed below. The Parry Lodge is directly across the street from the Kanab Center and the others are located nearby.
Parry Lodge [across the street from the Kanab Center]
89 E Center St
Kanab, UT 84741 $119+tax/night [includes breakfast & internet] call 435.644.2601 to book reservation Hampton Inn by Hilton Kanab
98 S 100 E
Kanab, UT 84741 $185+tax/night [includes breakfast & internet]
Best Western Red Hills 125 W Center St Kanab, UT 84741 $121+tax/night [includes hot breakfast] call 435.644.2675 and ask for group rate under Utah Museums Association
If you have any additional questions about lodging please contact Ruth White.
Annual Awards
Each year the Utah Museums Association presents awards to honor individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to Utah Museums. Submit award nominations here by June 30, 2025.
If you have any questions please email Ruth White directly.
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