Executive Director’s Notes Zinnia Willits

semc executive director’s notes

exhibiting change at the semc 2022 annual meeting!

Dear SEMC:

What a busy few months it’s been! No summer slowdown for SEMC, but that’s ok! Busy = programs, engagement, and PROGRESS.

This edition of Inside SEMC is filled with good news about SEMC members and updates on compelling exhibitions and programs and other terrific work being done in southeast museums!

If you have not heard, REGISTRATION FOR SEMC2022 IS OPEN!

There are so many talented, dedicated, passionate professionals working extremely hard to produce a spectacular Annual Meeting in Northwest Arkansas this fall. I am exceedingly grateful to every individual that has (and will) play a role in designing the SEMC2022 experience which will include art, history, and cultural museums, historic sites and nature centers, botanical gardens, a children’s museum, a historic theatre, and even a few corporate collections! Conference planning has so many moving parts, and when everyone is working together toward the common goal, the synergy is electric. The 2022 Expo Hall will be filled with Industry Partners to connect with, and evening events will provide continued networking opportunities, great food and drinks, and a chance to relax after a day of learning and have FUN! Of course, don’t forget the foundation of the 2022 Annual Meeting, the 55+ professional sessions that will address timely topics in the museum field presented by your peers and designed for thoughtful dialogue that can lead to positive action and forward movement.

As you’ll read in the pages ahead, SEMC2022 will be an amazing professional gathering. We can’t wait to see you in Arkansas!

Respectfully, — Zinnia Willits, SEMC Executive Director