Transforming Museums Registration Invitation

[Shana West]

Thanks to the success of last year's conference, "Rethinking Museums," the
University of Washington's Graduate Program in Museology is pleased to announce
that registration is now open for "Transforming Museums: Bridging Theory and
Practice," to be held May 22-23, 2008 in Seattle, WA.

Museums are institutions steeped in tradition but surrounded by constant
change.  "Transforming Museums" seeks ways that professionals can meet these
changes deliberately and thoughtfully instead of being swept along their
currents.  "Transforming Museums" is the Museology Program's second annual
interdisciplinary conference, and will feature presentations, panel
discussions, and workshops from experienced leaders and new voices in the
field.  More information on sessions, presenters, and a detailed schedule is
available on our website:

www.transformingmuseums.org.

Registration is open until May 16 and is free, thanks to the support of our
sponsors. Conference proceedings, admission to half-day workshops, and
reception tickets are also available for purchase when you register.
Registration is limited for several sessions, so register now to secure your
place at:

https://www.engr.washington.edu/epp/museum/registration1.php.

The conference will be held at Hotel Deca, located in the heart of the
University District.  Sessions and events will also be held at the Burke Museum
of Natural History and Culture, Henry Art Gallery, Seattle Art Museum, Pacific
Science Center and Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall
of Fame.

Keynote Speakers:

Judy Rand, Director
Rand and Associates

Liz Ševčenko, Director
International Coalition of Historic Site Museums of Conscience

Discounted rates at Hotel Deca are available to conference attendees.  More
information on conference accommodations is available at:

http://depts.washington.edu/museum/2008.php#registration.

"Transforming Museums" is generously supported by the University of
Washington's Museology Graduate Program, the Simpson Center for the Humanities,
Seattle Art Museum, Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall
of Fame, Henry Art Gallery, and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
at the University of Washington.

We look forward to seeing you there!


Transforming Museums Committee
mus...@u.washington.edu