Oklahoma Museums Association Annual Conference
Creative Community:  From Fundraising to Artifacts
September 26-28, 2012
Shawnee, Oklahoma

Hosted by:
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee Convention and Visitors Bureau
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Santa Fe Depot Museum

Presented by   

Plans are underway for a great 2012 OMA Conference in Shawnee, Oklahoma!

Each year, the OMA conference attracts museum professionals of all levels: executive directors, development officers, exhibit staff, educators, curators, collections managers, registrars, archivists, museum store managers, visitor services managers, board members, volunteers and students interested in museum careers.

All conference activities, except the pre-conference tour and evening events, will be held at Oklahoma Baptist University Geiger Center, 500 W University, Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Conference Sponsorship Information - Open Until Filled
Download sponsorship form here
Pay sponsorships online here

Conference Session Proposal - Deadline passed

Conference Exhibitor Information - First Come, First Served
Download the exhibitor information here 

Awards Nomination and Information - Available Soon

Conference Hotel Information - Reservation Deadline September 12
Transportation between the hotel and Oklahoma Baptist University is on your own.

Comfort Inn & Suites Shawnee
5400 Enterprise Court, Shawnee, OK 74804
For reservations, please call 405.273.8667 by September 12, 2012. When calling, specify the Oklahoma Museums Association Conference to receive the group discount rate. Discount rate is available through September 12, 2012. Room rate is $79 + tax/night, 1-2 people, continental breakfast and free wifi included. This is a nonsmoking hotel.

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Shawnee
5401 Enterprise Court, Shawnee, OK 74804
For reservations, please call 405.275.7930. When calling, specify the Oklahoma Museums Association Conference to receive the group discount rate. Discount rate is available through September 12, 2012. Room rate is $79 + tax/night, 1-2 people, continental breakfast and free wifi included. Smoking rooms are available upon request.

 Please check back as conference information is posted regularly. 

Future OMA Conference Dates

September 25-27, 2013

For more information on hosting a future OMA conference, please review the Facility and Community Application.