Opening Reception, PAMA

Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives, Wednesday, November 2, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
We have partnered with the Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives this year, who will be hosting our opening reception. More information to be announced!
Shuttle buses will be available between Novotel Mississauga and PAMA at the beginning and end of the evening.

President's Reception with Exhibitors

Expo Hall, Thursday, November 3, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Conference delegates are invited to join the Expo Exhibitors for the President’s Reception before the Awards Reception.
Cash bar available

Awards of Excellence Reception

Paris Ballroom, Thursday, November 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate this year’s OMA Awards of Excellence recipients.
The OMA Awards of Excellence are designed to recognize outstanding contributions to the Ontario museum community, with emphasis on innovation; advance the museum profession in Ontario; and encourage high standards of excellence in the museum field.
Dinner included, ticket required – included in a Full Conference registration and available for purchase separately.

OMA Annual General Meeting

Paris Ballroom, Friday, November 4, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
The Ontario Museum Association (OMA) will hold its 2016 Annual General Meeting at Novotel Mississauga, 3670 Hurontario Street. Mississauga, ON, L5B 1P3. 
Please contact the OMA for more information about voting privileges or the AGM.

Silent Auction

Thursday, November 3, All Day
This year the Silent Auction will focus on the diverse talents of people from across Ontario. Our museum community has so much creativity, lets see your talents shine in this year’s Silent Auction! Silent Auction donations may include: Woodworking | Pottery | Jewelry | Textiles | Visual Art | Metal Works

Help support the OMA and promote your institution or company by participating in the 2016 Silent Auction. Items will be on display all day and the auction will close during the Awards of Excellence Reception.
Donate items for the Silent Auction! Click here for the Call for Items.

Virtual Museum of Canada Stakeholder Consultations | Consultations des intervenants pour le Musée virtuel du Canada

Wednesday, November 2

The Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC) is evolving to be more responsive to the needs of Canadian museums and heritage organizations. This will involve a new vision, and changes to the investment programs and website.  As the VMC considers and develops this new orientation, it feels it is important to obtain feedback from museum professionals across the country.

This is why the VMC will be conducting a series of consultation sessions at various museum association conferences over the coming months, including a session at the upcoming Ontario Museums Association conference in November.  These dedicated conference sessions will allow the VMC to present its proposed vision and program to participants, and to facilitate discussions.
 
Who should attend?  We need to hear from museum and heritage organizations of all sizes!  If you would like to share your thoughts on the new direction the VMC is considering and on the challenges and opportunities your organization faces in terms of having a greater online presence, we want to hear from you. 
 
You would join a dozen or so museum professionals in a group discussion moderated by a research consultant from Quorus Consulting Group Inc, with the support of VMC staff.  Each session lasts 90 minutes, no preparation is needed and the feedback you provide will remain anonymous in the final analysis and report. 
 
The sessions for your conference are scheduled from:

• November 2 at 1st Meeting: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
• November 2 at 2nd Meeting: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

At Novotel Hotel, Mississauga (3670 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON L5B 1P3)
 
Space is limited for each session.  If you are interested in participating, you must register by contacting Eva Gastelum directly by phone (613) 983-5837, or by email at: [email protected] to reserve your chair at the table, to discuss the logistics of the session and to provide a little of information about yourself.
 
If you have any questions regarding these focus groups, you can reach the Director of the Virtual Museum of Canada, Megan Richardson, directly by telephone at (819) 776-7189 or by email at [email protected].

We hope you can join us – the VMC values your input!