Exhibit Design 101 - 

In this hands-on workshop you will learn to put together simple, cost-effective
displays for small-scale exhibits. 
Topics covered include: 

- How to create and refine a theme for a display

- Elements of graphic design and their importance

- Typical height, placement, dimension of displays

- Lighting and security

- How to budget a small-scale exhibit

Putting it together:

- Bring pencil and sketch book

- Bring a real or "pretend" project for a display

- Bring an open mind that things are possible even on a "shoe-string"

If you have any questions about this course or if you would like additional
topics to be covered please email me at: info@limedesign.ab.ca

B-3: (Moved to E-3. Replacement Workshop, tba)

NEW!
B-4:  What is a Market-Ready Heritage Tourism Product?
   (Bruce Whyte)
An interactive workshop presented by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts
in partnership with the Heritage Tourism Alliance of BC, this session will ask the
question, “What does it take to make a heritage experience into a market-ready
tourism product?”

Workshop participants will review existing market-ready criteria for tourism
products provided by Tourism BC, and for First Nations cultural tourism products
as developed by the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC.  Participants will then
work with the session convenors to determine what the key types of criteria
determining market-readienss for heritage products might be.

BC Museums Association registrants will be asked to advise the Ministry on how
BC’s outstanding heritage resources can be made accessible to visitors in ways
which not only provide a comprehensive educational opportunity, but also optimize
economic returns to the host institution and community.  Above all, the Ministry
is seeking delegates’ advice on how tourism opportunities can be maximized
without jeopardizing the heritage resource, and without ‘selling-out’ community
values.

Presenters:
Bruce Whyte, cultural tourism advisor, Arts and Culture Branch, BC Ministry
of Tourism, Culture and the Arts
Judith Cook, heritage officer, Heritage Branch, BC Ministry of Tourism, 
Culture and the Arts

B-5:  Introduction to ICA-AtoM (CANCELLED).
    (Evelyn McLellan)
The Archives Association of British Columbia's new MemoryBC portal utilizes
new software to allow members to upload their archival descriptions for public
access, (See http://memorybc.ca/). In this hands-on computer lab, you will
learn how to direct-enter your institution's multi-level descriptions into ICA-AtoM
for uploading to MemoryBC.

This workshop is designed for staff of museums with archival materials who wish
to make information about those materials available to the general public.

Participants should have some knowledge of the "Rules for Archival Description"
(See: http://www.aabc.ca/TK_04_arrangement_description.html for information
and sample descriptions). No special computer skills required, however workshop
participants are asked to supply their own laptops equipped with an ADSL high-
speed cable port (standard).


Friday, October 16, 2009
Series C concurrent workshops (AM)

C-1: Current Trends in Curatorial Practice 
  (William Wood)
The workshop on Current trends in Curatorial Practice will take the form of a
seminar lead by the instructor in response to set readings and featuring visual
complements. The aim of this seminar is to consider aspects of the overall terrain
of contemporary art and to focus specifically on issues surrounding works, artists,
institutions, and curatorial practice with a view to coming to understand the values
and assumptions about art which influence contemporary aesthetics and
contemporary art’s public.

Specific readings focus on two important figures who have provocatively intervened
in analyzing the aesthetics and institutions affecting curatorial practice: artist
Andrea Fraser and philosopher Boris Groys. Video documentation of one of Fraser’s
performances will be screened during the workshop.

* Required Readings:
Andrea Fraser, “How to Provide an Artistic Service”, transcript of a lecture delivered
at The depot, Vienna, Austria, October 1994
http://www.adaweb.com/~dn/a/enfra/afraser1.html

Andrea Fraser, “Official Welcome”, script of performance for the MICA Foundation,
New York City, USA, 2001
www.weskline.org/Classes/AndreaFraser.pdf

Boris Groys, “Politics of Installation” efflux journal 2 (January 2009)
http://www.e-flux.com/journal/view/31


C-2: Kitchen Conservation Techniques
(Tara L. Fraser & Sarah Spafford-Ricci)
Would you like to know a few basic conservation techniques to clean or stabilize
artifacts or archival material in your collection?  If appropriate caution is taken,
there are some conservation procedures that can be done in your own museum.  
In a half-day workshop, a conservator will summarize the materials that artifacts
are made of, causes of deterioration and how to assess an object for whether it
requires conservation action, or is best preserved as it is.  Some basic conservation
procedures will be explained or demonstrated, such as dry surface cleaning of paper
and durable artifacts, encapsulation of paper, relaxing a tightly rolled paper, removal
of loosely bound corrosion from metals and couching to stabilize a tear in a textile. 
A supplier and resource list will be supplied.


C-3:  Basic Requirements for Archives in Small Museums
What Do I Do With All This Paper? 
  (Linda Wills)
Instruction will include the basic requirements for maintaining a small
archive within a museum setting.  Attendees will learn straightforward
archival theory that will allow them to make common sense decisions
on how to handle archival material. Discussions will include how to
recognize archival material (not all paper items are archival!), the use
of databases for description and retrieval, copyright issues, and some
helpful hints about conservation.  Attendees will leave with a reference
booklet that includes and detailed outline of the correct disposition of
the different types of documents that arrive on their doorstep.

C-4: (New Workshop being added, tba)

SP-3: Principles & Practices of Effective Non-Profit 
    Leadership (Colleen Kelly)
Are you an Executive Director navigating the complexities of your relationships
with Board, staff and the community with little formal training? An approach to
engaging and motivating all the people available to the organization to serve a
mission-driven and community-based organization.

This full-day training program will provide you with the skills and tools to tap into
your leadership potential and thrive in your role. Topics will include: principles of
effective not-for-profit leadership; adopting a strategic leadership model; working
with and engaging your board more effectively; and leveraging all of your human
resources (both paid and unpaid).

Participants will gain:
•  A network of support of Executive Directors
•    A concrete model of organizational leadership
•  An understanding of the Governance as Leadership framework for enhancing
   board member engagement, and the opportunity to practice the approach in a
   case study format.


SP-4: Introduction to Social Web Technologies
   for Small Museums 
   (Heather Dunn & Caroline Posynick)
You don't need money or computer skills to do amazing things for your museum
on the web!  We will explore some of the ways museums are using free web
services such as Facebook, Blogger, Wikipedia and Twitter to enhance their
networking, marketing, communications and visitor experience.
We will start with a basic introduction to social web technologies (sometimes
referred to as "Web 2.0" - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0 and real-life
examples of their application in museums. Then we will proceed with a hands-on
portion, where participants will:
• create a blog for their museum;
• try 'microblogging' using Twitter;
• create a simple web site that can be easily changed and updated;
• create a Facebook presence for their museum and sign up some fans!

All online projects (blogs, sites, etc.) created during this workshop can be continued
after participants return to their institutions.

Learn how your museum can adapt to a rapidly changing internet environment and
use interactive web technology to improve communication with existing and new
audiences. If you can email, you can do this!

Series D concurrent workshops (PM)

D-1: Environmental Guidelines & Recommendations
for Museums (light, relative humidity, temperature
& pollutants) (Charlie Costain, Canadian Conservation Institute)
This is an introduction to the strategic preservation of the collection against agents
of deterioration, especially those environmental ones, such as light, relative humidity
and atmospheric pollutants.

For a complete Module Summary, Units & Learning Outcomes, 
CLICK: http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/lo-od/workshops-ateliers/eagents-eng.aspx

D-2:  Rural Tourism (New instructor tbc)

D-3:  Old Boards--New Models of Governance
  (John Finlay, CAE)
According to a recent BC-wide survey of not-for-profit organizations (NPOs), 50%
reported that they followed the Complementary Model of Governance and 35%
reported they followed the Policy Governance (Carver) Model. This seminar
describes, in detail, these alternative governance models as well as the Traditional
Model, upon which both of the newer models are based. It draws on the writings of
both John Carver and Peter Drucker. Carver says that most of what a majority of
boards do either does not need to be done, or is a waste of time when done by the
board. Drucker writes that the roles of the Board and the Executive Director should
be complementary to one another. Both models are built on an NPO governance
model that has been in existence for over seventy-five years - the Traditional
Governance Model. All three models are explained in depth.

At the conclusion of the session, participants will understand: 
- The fundamental principles underlying each of the models
- The operating features of the models
- The four different policy areas in the Policy Governance Model
- Policy development using the Policy Governance Model and the
  Complementary Governance Model
- The different performance monitoring options in the PGM and the CGM

You will take away a valuable workbook, including sample documents for
committee terms of reference, a comprehensive comparison chart of the three
models, and a checklist for successfully implementing either the Policy
Governance or Complementary Governance Model.

D-4:  How the HST will Impact Museums & Galleries 
    (Instructor, tba)

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Series E concurrent workshops (10:30am)

E-1:  Wearing All the Hats
  (John Finlay, CAE)
You are the chief staff person in your small association office with limited staff
resources and you wear many hats. You are responsible for government relations,
communications, public relations and press releases, special events, including
the AGM, fund raising, accounting, office technology, including software selection,
database management, email and the website. In other words, you are it!

You wear all or most of the staff hats. If this describes your museum’s
administrative structure, then this seminar is designed for you.

After this, seminar participants will know how to:
·   Identify the major differences between NPO’s and the governance alternatives
·   Utilize their most valuable resource – volunteers
·   Develop and structure effective and productive committees
·   Assist their Board in planning, budgeting, and monitoring its financial and
   program performance
·   Understand common terminology in NPO’s and what they really need to 
   know about processes in running a meeting

You will take away a valuable workbook, including sample documents for
Volunteer Codes of Conduct, Volunteer Conflict of Interest Guidelines, and
Board and Director Evaluations.

E-2:  Executive Directors: Leading the Board from Behind
  (Colleen Kelly)
Do you want to better engage your Board in leading your organization? 
Do you ever wonder why your Board of Directors rubber stamps decisions
and remain silent until next month’s meeting? Do you sometimes think
your Board micro-manages? Working with a Board of Directors can be one of
the most fulfilling–and frustrating–aspects of an Executive Director’s job.

Participants will gain:
•  An understanding of the Executive Director’s role in both supporting 
   and leading the Board from behind
•  7-step approach to better engage your board in achieving your
   organization’s mission
•  An opportunity to develop strategies to clarify your role and your
   Board’s role
·   Organize a planning session for the Board of Directors and the importance 
   of strategic planning


E-3:  Raising Funds for Capital Improvements
  for Museums and Libraries 
  (Frank Belden)
This three-hour workshop outlines the requirements for museums and
libraries to carry out a successful capital fundraising campaign.
Attendees will learn the step-by-step procedures to prepare the organization,
develop a case statement for support, carry out a feasibility study and
organize the infrastructure of a successful campaign.

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Workshop Blogs:
Do you have ideas or particular priorities for your professional or skills development?
Are there new practices under any of these Workshop Topics (listed above) you
want to ensure is included? Do you have recommendations for instructor personnel?
Do you want to participate in the development of workshop content?

To help ensure the responsiveness of this year's workshops to members' and stake-
holders' needs, the BCMA has ventured into the social networking world and
introduced a series of Workshop Blogs.

To participate, click on the links provided (by workshop topic) below and post your
queries or suggestions:
(Art galleries): http://bcma-galleries-workshop.blogspot.com/
(Economic sustainability):  http://bcma-economicsustainability.blogspot.com/
(Small Museum Summit): http://bmca-governance-workshop.blogspot.com/
(Social Networking): http://bcma-socialweb-workshop.blogspot.com/

Workshop Format: 
Unlike traditional Conference sessions, workshops will vary between half-day and
full-day, offering greater in-depth exploration of each topic and will produce a Best
Practices Toolkit for workshop registrants.

Workshops will begin Thursday morning, October 15 in five concurrent streams,
scheduled at either the Sonora Community Centre or at Nk'Mip Desert Cultural
Centre, plus the specialized 2-day Canadian Conservation Institution (CCI), which  

Watch HERE for Workshop Program updates...