2022 Conference

 

Click here to download a .pdf of the final program. 

 

Click here to download a .pdf of the preliminary program. 

 

Session Updates:

 

Wednesday, November 2
Library & Archives PAG Lunch is now on Wednesday
Join colleagues for a quick lunch at the hotel before walking to the Springfield Public Library for a tour. All are welcome to join the tour, make sure to RSVP on the reservation form.
PAG Chairs: Amy Hietala, Research Librarian, Old Sturbridge Village, MA; Rebecca Morin, Head Librarian, Worcester Art Museum, MA

Thursday, November 3, 7:30 – 8:30 am
Independent Museum Professionals Affinity Group Breakfast*
Start your day with breakfast and colleagues at the IMP PAG annual breakfast meeting. This session is open to all, from seasoned IMPs to those curious about being an IMP.
PAG Chair: Ernesto Mendoza, Designer/Owner, One By Design, MA
*If you have already registered, you can still add the breakfast to your registration. Contact NEMA for details.

Thursday, November 3, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Historic Sites PAG Lunch (new)
Join colleagues with the Historic Sites PAG for an "open mic" lunch. Share your successes and challenges with the group to gain feedback and insight.
PAG Chair: Emma Stratton, Executive Director, Portsmouth Historical Society, NH
 
Thursday, November 3
Amplifying Native Voices: A Panel Discussion has been canceled.
 

Friday, November 4, 10:30 – 11:30 am
MASSCreative Advocacy Priorities Conversation (new)
In January 2023, Massachusetts will swear in a new Governor and Lt. Governor - as well as every member of the legislature. We know there are plenty of things the arts, culture and humanities community needs right now and we are ready to take action. But before we start, MASSCreative wants to hear what YOU believe should be our top priorities. Join us for an information conversation with MASSCreative staff and peers to share your thoughts and learn a bit about what comes next. Help decide the top advocacy asks for the next two years!
Speaker: Emily Ruddock, Executive Director, MASSCreative

 
 
 
Penney Leadership Office Hours, Thursday 12:30-2pm and Friday 8-9 am 
Career Center
Carole Ann Penney and Jessica Crowley, Strategic Career Coaches from Penney Leadership, are here to help you create your unique career path and develop your authentic leadership style. They'll be holding office hours in the Career Center space where attendees of all roles and levels can drop in for a free one-on-one coaching session. You bring the questions and challenges and your Coaches will bring the resources and tools to help you confidentially sort it out in a 15-minute breakthrough coaching session.