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Many museums have proven their mettle over the last few years while trudging through significant social, technological, environmental, economic, and political change. We are tasked with serving our communities credibly and authentically, plus building capacity and sustainability, all while navigating broad and often drastic upheavals in needs, resources, expectations, and practice. While we grow as organizations and individuals we must continually reconsider our work, allowing us to recenter our efforts and reconnect with our communities. We must make time as organizations and museum professionals to consider and center our missions, policies, and offerings so that we can explore ways to connect with our audiences, colleagues, funders, and community partners. This year the UMA conference will examine the following questions: How do you identify innovations or disruptions that shape our path into the future? How do you respond to the needs of your audience and build strategic relationships? How do you disseminate information as we face greater censorship? How do you demonstrate transparency and flexibility?
We hope you will join us at the 2023 Annual Conference hosted by the Utah Museums Association in partnership with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.
 Program BookRead through the program book, start making your plans, and register for the conference today!
Click here to access sessions (both live and recorded) and materials online.
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, 2023 however registration can be transferred to a colleague at no charge. The fee to attend either in person or virtually is the same. During the registration process you will select how you plan to attend. If your plans change, you can update your registration (step by step instructions to modify your registration) or contact Ruth White.
Early Bird Registration [May 15 - extended to July 28, 2023] $199 UMA Member $160 UMA Member Student $244 General $205 Student
Registration [July 29 - August 31, 2023] $215 UMA Member $175 UMA Member Student $260 General $220 Student
Late Registration [September 1 - September 22, 2023] $245 UMA Member $205 UMA Member Student $290 General $250 Student
UMA Members are eligible for discounted registration (find out more about membership).
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. If you would like to purchase a guest ticket please contact
Ruth White.
Awards Dinner Guest: $50 Reception Guest: $35
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 2023 UMA Conference. Scholarship applications are now closed. All applicants have been notified. Museum Leadership Dinner
Pre-registration is required. Ticket cost: $50 UMA Member | $65 General Join us for the annual UMA Museum Leadership Dinner. 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.
Add your ticket when your register for the conference, modify your registration to add a ticket (step by step instructions to modify your registration) or purchase a ticket purchase a ticket here if you are not attending the conference.
Volunteer at the Conference
Volunteering at the conference is a great opportunity to attend the conference in exchange for your service. SIGN UP TO BE A VOLUNTEER HERE. Volunteers who sign up for at least 10 hours of services will be given complimentary registration for the conference.
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
Uintah Conference Center
313 E 200 S Vernal, UT 84078 Conference Lodging
You are welcome to book any hotel or AirBNB in Vernal for the conference this year. Below are some suggestions: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vernal 1515 US-40 Vernal, UT 84078 We have arranged for a block of rooms at the conference rate of $159 + taxes per night. Reservations must be made by August 1, 2023. To book a room, please call the hotel directly at 435.789.4654 and reference the Utah Museum block.
Springhill Suites Vernal 1205 West Highway 40 Vernal, UT 84078 We have arranged for a block of rooms at the conference rate of $159+ taxes per night. Reservations must be made by September 8, 2023. Book online here.
AirBNB options Bed and Breakfast options Hotel options Camping options If you have any questions about lodging or have difficulties reserving a room 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. Awards will be presented at the Awards Dinner on September 20.
If you have any questions please email Ruth White directly. The Utah Museums Association gratefully acknowledges conference support from our partners.
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