ONmuseums: Free Admission to Museums

The Ontario Fall Economic Statement 2019 was released on November 6, and includes the following section: 

"Ontario has a vibrant history and culture, and the government wants to ensure that children across the province have increased access to learning and cultural opportunities. In 2006, the Province created the Fun Pass program. Using this as a model, the government is proposing to allow free access for children and will extend to attractions, museums, galleries and historic sites across the province. The details of the new program will be announced in the near future." 

Read the full Fall Economic Statement HERE

The OMA will follow up as more information becomes available. 
 

• Distinguished Career Award of Excellence: Marty Brent, Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives
• Volunteer Service Award of Excellence: Bill Jeffery, Textile Museum of Canada
• Excellence in Programs: Dundas Museum and Archives
• Excellence in Community Engagement: Khadija Aziz, Textile Museum of Canada
• Excellence in Exhibitions: Brockville Museum
• Excellence in Special Projects: Craigleith Heritage Depot

The Ontario Museum Association's governing body is its Council, whose 12 members are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. Council gives strategic policy direction to the Secretariat. 

Welcome new Council Members: 

• Joe Corrigan, Volunteer, former Museum Manager, Lang Pioneer Village Museum
• Kathy Fisher, Curator / Supervisor, Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site
• Heather Montgomery, Education and Evaluation Specialist, Bank of Canada Museum 

Thank you to outgoing Council Members: 

• Clark Bernat, Culture & Museums Manager, City of Niagara Falls Museums
• Braden Murray, Museum Educator, Lake of the Woods Museum
• Fraser McDonald, Public Service Alliance of Canada (formerly Ingenium)

See all Council members HERE

December 4-5, 2019
Join renowned experts in fields including museology, exhibition design, childhood and family learning, to explore the visitor experience for today’s children and their families.

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Application Deadline: Nov 22, 2019
Maximize marketing efforts and improve your customer experience.  It is important to understand all the touchpoints that influence consumer choices in the arts and the journey they travel on as they make attendance decisions.

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Watch the information webinar HERE

The Alternative Conference for Emerging Arts & Culture Professionals uses stimulating content to empower and equip a bold new generation of cultural sector professionals, instilling confidence, honing skill sets, and charting a clear path to career goals. With the 2020 focus on “Everything is Marketing” we want you to leave the two-day conference with more confidence in your personal brand, and a sense of self-leadership and self-advocacy. 

OMA Members save $15 on Early Registration Prices, using the discount code "OMA2019" until November 30, 2019.

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The Community Exhibits Program at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario invites community museums, archives, art organizations, and other cultural institutions to create an exhibit for one of the display cases in the Legislative Building. Welcoming thousands of visitors each year, the Legislative Building is a great place to share your community's stories with visitors from all over Ontario and the world. 

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The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) offers conservation treatments on objects and works of art in order to prevent further deterioration, to aid interpretation or to re-establish culturally significant qualities. Treatments can range from minimal stabilization to more extensive restorations.

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