2023 OMA Photo Fundraiser Winner
Congratulations to James Pepper Henry for winning the inaugural photography contest with his Winter Solstice photo taken at the First Americans Museum. The description of the photo is as captivating as the image. This image is the Winter Solstice sunset shining through the winter solstice tunnel at First Americans Museum on December 21, 2022. This […]
Vote for Your Favorite Photo in the 2023 OMA Photo Fundraiser
Vote for your favorite photo(s) by contributing $1 per vote. The photo with the most votes will be determined by the amount of money raised by 8pm CT on Friday, June 9, 2023 and announced during the Smarties Virtual Trivia Event and posted to the OMA website on Monday, June 12, 2023. Vote early and […]
It’s Smarties Time!
Smarties Virtual Trivia Night Register your team online here by May 31Be a sponsor of Smarties Virtual Trivia Night. Download the sponsorship form here or pay your sponsorship online here. WHEN: Friday, June 9, 2023. Individuals must login to the online trivia platform at 6:30pm to join their team’s virtual room and the first round of trivia play will start […]
Blue Star Museums Program
Blue Star Museum Program It is time for museums to be a Blue Star Museum. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, […]
Museum Accessioning and Registration of Collections Online Course
The Museum Accessioning and Registration of Collections Online Course, developed by the Oklahoma Museums Association and made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, is an on-demand course that can be completed at your own pace. This course teaches a solid foundation of basic museum collections knowledge and is great for staff, […]
Historic Building Glass & Glazing Workshop Offered for Museums
Historic Building Glass & Glazing Workshop Offered for Museums Finding qualified contractors at your museum is often tough, especially on historic windows. During this in-person workshop, museum staff/volunteers will learn how to repair historic windows on their museum and how to ensure the right products are in the hands of local contractors. Old Home Rescue […]
#OklahomaMuseumsWeek – March 12-18, 2023
#OklahomaMuseumsWeek – March 12-18, 2023 As proclaimed by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma, we will once again celebrate all Oklahoma museums and cultural organizations during Oklahoma Museums Week March 12-18, 2023! Join our community to raise awareness on the cultural, economic and educational value that art museums, historical societies, historic sites, zoos, aquariums, science centers, […]
Museum Ban in U.S. House of Representatives Community Project Funding (Earmark) Guidance
Museum Ban in U.S. House of Representatives Community Project Funding (Earmark) Guidance The Oklahoma Museums Association Board of Directors appreciates the Oklahoma congressional leadership’s understanding of the value and economic vitality of Oklahoma’s 500+ museums to our state in the amount of approximately half a billion dollars annually. Furthermore, the board endorses the following American […]
Back to School Bash
Hey Oklahoma Museums and Cultural Institutions Back to School Bash is planned for August 3. Get ready for a great evening showing educators all the resources you have to offer! Back to School Bash is an annual resource fair bringing museums and other organizations together to offer resources for educators to learn from, experience, and plan […]
2023 Oklahoma Museums Association Sponsorships Announced
2023 OMA Sponsorships Announced – Show Your Leadership in the Oklahoma Museum Field by Being a Sponsor Download the sponsorship packet here. New sponsorship format this year, YOU select what is best for your museum or business. Sign up today, First-Come First-Served Empowering Oklahoma museums is our mission. Help support our mission by being an annual sponsor of professional […]
The Ins and Outs of In-Person Advocacy Webinar Available On-Demand
The Ins and Outs of In-Person Advocacy Webinar Available On-Demand Join OMA members Jason Harris and Ken Busby for an exploration of the Ins and Outs of In-Person Advocacy. During this one-hour webinar, topics to be discussed include legislative priorities, “making the ask,” expectations, and more so that you have the skills to help build […]
Submit a Session Proposal for the 2023 Oklahoma Museum Conference
2023 Oklahoma Museum Conference Session Proposals Session proposals are being accepted through January 31 for the 2023 Oklahoma Museum Conference in Broken Arrow. Submit your session proposal here Oklahoma Museum ConferenceMuseums Blooming Over TimeSeptember 13-15, 2023Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference CenterBroken Arrow, Oklahoma Museums are amazing and wonderful places for all. They inspire creativity, preserve […]
Digital Preservation Storage 101
Wednesday February 15, 2023 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM Central Time Providing the right kind of storage with the right number of copies for your digital files can make the difference between losing and saving your organization’s digital cultural heritage. If you are completely new to digital preservation storage, or simply need a refresher or tips for […]
10 Practical Steps for Getting Started with Digital Preservation
Tuesday February 14, 2023 from 10:00AM – 12:00Noon Central Time The task of establishing a digital preservation program at your institution can be daunting. This webinar provides 10 tips to help move your program and its practices forward. The first half of this webinar will address introductory concepts to digital preservation, making this an ideal […]
Managing an Environmental Monitoring Program – Two Part Webinar
Part 1: Wednesday February 8, 2023 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM Central Time Part 2: Thursday February 9, 2023 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM Central Time These webinars are for anyone who wants to learn how to start an environmental monitoring program or refine their existing program. Maintaining an environmental monitoring program is among the most impactful […]
Digitizing Scrapbooks
Tuesday January 31, 2023 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM Central Time This session provides an overview of digitizing scrapbooks, photo albums, and other unique bound items. Selecting, preparing, and imaging scrapbooks requires careful planning and the right equipment. Scrapbooks often include fragile binding, adhesives, and folded or tucked-in elements that require careful handling during the digitization […]
Disaster Planning for Extended Closures
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 10:00AM – 11:00 AM Central Time Closing a cultural heritage facility may be part of an institution’s seasonal schedule or caused by a disaster or stay-at-home order. Regardless of the cause, extended closures have serious implications for the preservation of an organization’s collections. This session will introduce attendees to collections […]
Preventing and Responding to Mold in Book and Paper Collections
Friday, January 20, 2023 from 10:00AM-11:00AM Central Time Mold can pose a serious threat to cultural heritage materials. In this webinar, participants will learn how to assess and identify mold, how to safely clean moldy materials, and how to prevent future mold outbreaks through proactive preservation measures. Instructor: Bexx Caswell-Olson, Director of Book Conservation To register, […]