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S m i t h s on i a n A f f i l i at i on s N at i ona l C on f e r e n c e
O c to b e r 2-4, 2017 • W a s h i n g to n , D.C.
WELCOME Welcome to the 2017 Smithsonian Affiliations National Conference. We are delighted to be serving as the Smithsonian Affiliations interim leadership team. Over the next few days, we look forward to seeing some old friends and making new ones across the Affiliate network. In its 21st year, Affiliations continues to serve the nation through two-way relationships among Smithsonian Affiliates and the Smithsonian to increase discovery and inspire lifelong learning in communities across America. Through long- term relationships, Affiliates with a diverse range of missions continue to partner with the Smithsonian. Together we become more reflective of our nation, and grow as a convener of conversations around today’s important issues.
Myriam Springuel
Over the past year, Affiliates collaborated with the Smithsonian on a variety of programs such as: workshops on 3D digitization, the Will to Adorn project with research and public presentations on regional expressions of African-American dress, and performances and workshops from Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra in Atlanta, Teng Chamchumrus Daytona and Springfield, Massachusetts. Forty-five exhibitions and 175 public programs involved a Smithsonian collaboration. Two hundred objects were loaned from the Smithsonian to Affiliates. Collectively Affiliates welcomed 36 million visitors to their sites in 2016. The goal of the Conference is to create new pathways to learning, to make new connections, and to identify resources to share with each other. This year’s agenda explores current and possible collaborations. The keynote speaker, John Trybus, Director, Georgetown University’s Center for Social Impact Communication, will discuss how to develop effective storytelling for social impact, strategic goals, and building support. As the agenda unfolds, a wide range of topics will be addressed including, The Changing Face of America: Where do Museums Fit in? a discussion on the changing face of America and how museums are convening crucial community dialogue; and Protecting Cultural Heritage, from Mosul to Mullins: The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative explaining how to support cultural organizations nationally and internationally in times of disasters. Our evening receptions will give you a behind- the- scenes experience at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, on Capitol Hill, and at the National Museum of American History. Please join us at the first session of the 2017 Conference, Welcome and Networking, on Monday October 2 at 4:00 pm. This opening session is an opportunity for you to share with each other, to get to know peers, and explore ways in which you might work with the Smithsonian and with each other across the network. Have a great conference! Myriam Springuel Director, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service Interim Director, Smithsonian Affiliations Teng Chamchumrus Executive Officer, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education and Access Interim Chief Operating Officer, Smithsonian Affiliations
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
2017 Affiliations National Conference October 2-4, 2017 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Conference Registration Lobby, Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Workshop: Smithsonian Learning Lab Room 4018/19, National Museum of the American Indian Darren Milligan, Senior Digital Strategist, Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access Ashley Naranjo, Learning Initiatives Specialist, Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access Stephanie Norby, Director, Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access Philippa Rappoport, Community Engagement Programs Manager You don’t have to be a tech expert to learn how the Smithsonian Learning Lab (learninglab.si.edu) can connect your museum with teacher and student audiences. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll see how Affiliate museums have been using the (free!) Smithsonian Learning Lab to lead a youth digital curation project and to collaborate with the Smithsonian on teacher professional development. The workshop will focus on heritage and cultural themes, in which you can pair your museum’s digitized collections with the Smithsonian’s to gain visibility. You’ll learn enough to get started with the Smithsonian Learning Lab no matter the subject.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
Workshop: The Virtues of Virtual Curation: What Can 3D Do For You? SC Johnson Center, National Museum of American History Bernard K. Means, Director, Virtual Curation Laboratory, Instructor of Anthropology, Virginia Commonwealth University Elizabeth Moore, Curator of Archaeology, Virginia Museum of Natural History This workshop will introduce attendees to the potential for virtual curation to extend museum collections from a fixed, physical place to the unlimited boundaries of the internet. Covering 3D scanning and 3D printing, Drs. Means and Moore will demonstrate ways of documenting, preserving, and sharing objects. Discover ways to begin incorporating 3D into exhibits and education and take home resources and best practices for using 3D to move beyond a museum’s brick-and-mortar foundations. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Workshop: Protecting Cultural Heritage, from Mosul to Mullins: The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative Patron’s Lounge, National Museum of the American Indian Corine Wegener, Director, Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (SCRI) Stacy Bowe, Training Coordinator, SCRI Rebecca Kennedy, Preservation Specialist, National Postal Museum Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (SCRI), as co-sponsor with FEMA of the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, provides guidance and resources to cultural heritage stewards following major disasters in the U.S. Throughout its history, the Smithsonian has championed the protection of cultural heritage in its own museums. But it also engages in the protection of cultural heritage beyond its doors, both internationally and domestically. Learn how SCRI has helped cultural heritage stewards in countries such as Haiti, Nepal, and Iraq safeguard their collections following a disaster. The workshop will conclude with an interactive tabletop exercise where participants will be asked to document a (hypothetically) damaged collection in a salvage situation.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Affiliate Welcome and Networking Smithsonian Castle Commons All registered attendees are invited to join and learn how to maximize the benefits of an Affiliate partnership. At round tables, new Affiliates will have the opportunity to ask questions of established Affiliates and Affiliations staff will share advice on getting the most out of an Affiliation. Meet new colleagues, share ideas, and ask questions!
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hirshhorn Museum Welcome Reception Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Lerner Room, 3rd Floor Kick-off the conference in a unique setting of international modern and contemporary works of art in the Hirshhorn Museum. Explore the exhibition Ai Weiwei: Trace at Hirshhorn during the reception. Ai Weiwei’s monumental installation portrays individuals from around the world whom the artist and various human rights groups consider to be activists, prisoners of conscience, and advocates of free speech. Registered attendees and guests only.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Conference Registration 4th Floor, National Museum of the American Indian Opening Keynote The Future of Social Impact Storytelling: What Will Change, What Won’t and Why It Matters Rasmuson Theater, National Museum of the American Indian John D. Trybus, Managing Director & Adjunct Professor, Center for Social Impact Communication, Georgetown University Everywhere you turn within the social impact sector, there’s talk about the power of storytelling. And for good reason. Effective stories create action – they can build movements, mobilize supporters, win elections, and yes, spur donations. Stories bring a museum’s impact and work to life. John Trybus will share findings from two applied research studies about the future of storytelling for social impact. He will look at what that means for an organization’s strategy. The results and ideas for action will surprise and inspire you. Coffee & Tea Break Room 4025, 4th floor, National Museum of the American Indian
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
CONCURRENT MORNING WORKSHOP/ TOURS 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1 0:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tour: Making Public Institutions More Public: Open Storage at the Luce Foundation Center for American Art Smithsonian American Art Museum Explore the innovative study center and visible art storage facility that displays more than 3,000 artworks from the museum’s permanent collection in a threestory space. Transportation will be provided. Tour: Archives of American Art Victor Building, 750 9th Street, NW, Suite 2200, Washington, DC 20001 An archivist will lead a small group on a behindthe-scenes tour of the Archives of American Art collection. See artists’ notebooks, correspondence and papers from well-known and little-known artists throughout history. Transportation will be provided. Workshop: Stories Worth Telling: Rethinking Influence Through Stories Room 4018/19, National Museum of the American Indian John D. Trybus, Managing Director & Adjunct Professor, Center for Social Impact Communication, Georgetown University A 2-hour, deep-dive storytelling workshop that builds upon the keynote presentation. This workshop will be participatory in nature and is built from the speaker’s Stories Worth Telling applied research. 7
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Birds of a Feather Meet-Up at the Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol or Lunch on your Own Attendees may visit museums or meet up with fellow Affiliates for informal networking in the Congressional Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol. Make sure to post a comment to the Birds of a Feather board at registration to suggest a topic. Lunch will not be provided.
CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SESSIONS 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Ambassadors to the Smithsonian: Co-Branding your Affiliation Holiday Inn-Washington Capitol, Congressional II Ballroom Tony Cohn, Brand Strategist, Office of Public Affairs, Smithsonian Institution Gabe Kosowitz, Brand Marketing Director, Office of Public Affairs, Smithsonian Institution Mandy Haase-Thomas, Chief Communications Officer, University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall Trusted and iconic, the Smithsonian brand unifies our museums, research and education centers, libraries and zoo. Outside of Washington, D.C., our Affiliates are where the rubber meets the road. Each Affiliate plays an important part in providing local context to our national story. But that story must have a consistent message. The Smithsonian brand management team and an Affiliate will discuss the benefits of co-branding, dos and don’ts, recent market research, and what all of this means for Affiliates. This session is intended to be the beginning of a larger and continuing conversation about branding together.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
International Coalition of Sites of Conscience Holiday Inn-Washington Capitol, Congressional I Ballroom Sarah Pharaon, Senior Director, Methodology and Practice, International Coalition of Sites of Conscience Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko, President & CEO, Abbe Museum Panelists from the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience network will discuss their commitment to dynamic community engagement and dialogue and its impact on the museum field. The session will explore the overlaps between the Coalition and Affiliations’ partners, and how alignment with both organizations shapes programming and approaches to meaningful connections with visitors.
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Coffee & Tea Break Holiday Inn-Washington Capitol
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Social Media Diversity and Inclusion: Using RealTime Engagement Strategies to Tell Inclusive Stories Holiday Inn-Washington Capitol, Congressional II Ballroom Lanae Spruce, Digital Engagement Specialist, National Museum of African American History and Culture Learn how to use trending hashtags, digital collections, and programming to tell inclusive stories and connect with culturally diverse digital audiences. Attendees will leave with tools to stimulate dialogue around issues of importance to communities serving many different cultures. The goal is to use real-time engagement strategies to tell inclusive stories.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Conference Registration Lobby, Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Workshop: Smithsonian Learning Lab Room 4018/19, National Museum of the American Indian
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Workshop: The Virtues of Virtual Curation: What Can 3D Do For You? SC Johnson Center, National Museum of American History
Workshop: Protecting Cultural Heritage, from Mosul to Mullins: The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative Patron’s Lounge, National Museum of the American Indian
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Affiliate Welcome and Networking Smithsonian Castle Commons
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hirshhorn Museum Welcome Reception Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Lerner Room, 3rd Floor
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Conference Registration 4th Floor, National Museum of the American Indian
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Opening Keynote The Future of Social Impact Storytelling: What Will Change, What Won’t and Why It Matters Rasmuson Theater, National Museum of the American Indian
CONCURRENT MORNING WORKSHOP/ TOURS 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tour: Making Public Institutions More Public: Open Storage at the Luce Foundation Center for American Art Smithsonian American Art Museum
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tour: Archives of American Art Victor Building, 750 9th Street, NW, Suite 2200, Washington, DC 20001
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Workshop: Stories Worth Telling: Rethinking Influence Through Stories Room 4018/19, National Museum of the American Indian
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Birds of a Feather Meet-Up at the Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol or Lunch on your Own
CONCURRENT AFTERNOON Sessions
Ambassadors to the Smithsonian: Co-Branding your Affiliation Holiday Inn-Washington Capitol, Congressional II Ballroom
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
International Coalition of Sites of Conscience Holiday Inn-Washington Capitol, Congressional I Ballroom
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Social Media Diversity and Inclusion: Using Real-Time Engagement Strategies to Tell Inclusive Stories Holiday Inn-Washington Capitol, Congressional II Ballroom
Experiential Science Learning: Collaborating with Affiliates to Implement K-12 Science Education in Local Communities Holiday Inn-Washington Capitol, Congressional I Ballroom
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Congressional Reception 325 Russell Senate Office Building, Capitol Hill
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Resource and Exhibitor Fair Breakfast Congressional Ballrooms I & II, Holiday Inn WashingtonCapitol
CONCURRENT MORNING SESSIONS 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Arts Matter: Case Studies for STEAM Programs Using Art and Music Patron’s Lounge, National Museum of the American Indian Not Growing Your Membership Fast Enough? Is Marketing in the Equation? Room 4018/19, National Museum of the American Indian Birds of a Feather Meet-Up at the National Museum of the American Indian or Lunch on your Own
CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SESSIONS
The Changing Face of America- Where Do Museums Fit In? Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol, Capitol Ballroom I
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
People, Planet, Profit: Strategic Sustainability Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol, Capitol Ballroom II
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SESSIONS
A Growing Relationship: New Loan Procedures at the National Museum of American History Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol, Capitol Ballroom I
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Power of Play Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol, Congressional Ballroom
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Closing Reception: The Nation We Build Together Unity Square, 2 West, National Museum of American History
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5: OPTIONAL OFF-SITE TOURS 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Briefing on the Hill: Smithsonian around the Country Foyer, Rayburn House Office Building, Capitol Hill
Off-Site Tour 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Smithsonian Exhibits
Off-Site Tour: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens 11
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Experiential Science Learning: Collaborating with Affiliates to Implement K-12 Science Education in Local Communities Holiday Inn-Washington Capitol, Congressional I Ballroom Emlyn Koster, Director, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Carol O’Donnell, Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center Tami McDonald, Colorado Regional Coordinator, Smithsonian Science Education Center Sam Houston, President & CEO, NC Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center Kristin Richardson, Immediate Past Chair, Smithsonian Science Education Center Board Through the Smithsonian Science Education Center’s (SSEC) Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER) model, the SSEC works with school districts to implement 5 pillars— curriculum, professional development for teachers, materials distribution planning, aligned assessment, and community support. This fifth pillar—community support—ensures that changes in science education in K-12 schools involve the voice of a local partner. The SSEC team will discuss the outcomes of a 5-year research study of LASER and the important role that local community partners play in LASER. Using the Denver Museum of Nature & Science as an example partner in LASER, and its new partnerships with the North Caroline Museum of Natural Sciences and Space Center Houston, SSEC will demonstrate how it is scaling up experiential learning for teachers and students in CO, NC, and TX in partnership with Affiliates. Congressional Reception 325 Russell Senate Office Building, Capitol Hill Greetings and Welcome Remarks Patricia L. Bartlett, Assistant Secretary for Education and Access David J. Skorton, Secretary, Smithsonian Institution The Honorable David Perdue (R-Ga.)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
CONCURRENT MORNING SESSIONS 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Arts Matter: Case Studies for STEAM Programs Using Art and Music Patron’s Lounge, National Museum of the American Indian Miriam Machado, Curator of Education, Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum Brian Dredla, Director of Education and Public Programs, Musical Instrument Museum The inclusion of the arts in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs yields unique outcomes in learners and how they approach problem solving through creativity. Two Smithsonian Affiliates will highlight how they’ve used art or music to promote change in their communities and integrate arts across the curriculum. Not Growing Your Membership Fast Enough? Is Marketing in the Equation? Room 4018/19, National Museum of the American Indian Christina DiMeglio Lopez, External Affairs, Advancement, and Membership Manager, Smithsonian Affiliations Kara V. Leinfelder Meyer, Associate Director, NC Museum of History Associates, North Carolina Museum of History Is your museum using co-branding and digital marketing to advance membership activity? Applying a marketing strategy to membership acquisition and renewal activities yields high impact and engagement with new and renewing audiences. How are you maximizing branding partnerships and benefits? See how your Affiliate colleagues at the North Carolina Museum of History have restructured the museum’s membership, packaging in the Smithsonian Affiliate Membership as a dual level. Join the discussion and share with the community of practitioners. Birds of a Feather Meet-Up at the National Museum of the American Indian or Lunch on your Own Attendees can visit museums or meet up with fellow Affiliates for informal networking in the Mitsitam Café at the National Museum of the American Indian. Make sure to post a comment to the Birds of a Feather board at registration to suggest a topic. 13
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SESSIONS 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Changing Face of America- Where Do Museums Fit In? Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol, Capitol Ballroom I Ellen Kodadek, Executive & Artistic Director, Flushing Town Hall Samir Meghelli, Museum Curator, Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Did you know there were 168 languages spoken in Queens, New York? Or that Washington, D.C., is home to some of the fastest gentrifying ZIP codes in the country? The face of America is changing dramatically; how are we responding to these changes in our communities? Flushing Town Hall will discuss how its cross-cultural programs are breaking down isolationist boundaries and making themselves accessible to all cultures. The Anacostia Community Museum will discuss how it is documenting the evolution of Washington, D.C.’s, fast-changing neighborhoods and convening important community dialogues about what these profound changes mean. People, Planet, Profit: Strategic Sustainability Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol, Capitol Ballroom II Jocelyn Groom, Principal Consultant Who do you rely on for the impact you make to society, the environment, and economically? Strategic sustainability is thinking holistically to reduce risk across three different pillars—people, planet, profit—and how to quantify them for more sustainable goals. This session will discuss common obstacles and opportunities within a museum’s operations, using attendees across the Affiliate network to brainstorm ways to reduce waste across the three pillars to make a more meaningful impact. 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Coffee & Tea Break Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol
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ongressional Ballrooms I & II, Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol C Meet with liaisons from Smithsonian museums, programs, and offices, as well as additional special exhibitors. *Conference support is provided in part by these exhibitors. National Museum of African Smithsonian Accessibility Program American History and Culture (Project SEARCH) National Museum of African Art Smithsonian Institution Traveling National Air and Space Museum Exhibition Service National Museum of American Smithsonian Center for Learning and History Digital Access National Museum of the American Smithsonian Channel* Indian Smithsonian Astrophysical National Museum of Natural Observatory History Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center National Portrait Gallery Smithsonian Exhibits National Postal Museum Center for Folklife and Cultural Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Heritage/Smithsonian Folkways Garden Recordings Smithsonian Associates Smithsonian Libraries Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Smithsonian Science Education Center Museum U.S. Space and Rocket Center* Smithsonian Digitization Program Aeromax, Inc.* Office Flying Fish* Smithsonian Latino Center Tessitura*
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Resource and Exhibitor Fair Breakfast
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SESSIONS 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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A Growing Relationship: New Loan Procedures at the National Museum of American History Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol, Capitol Ballroom I Joshua M. Gorman, Museum Registrar and Head of Collections Management Services, National Museum of American History Margaret Grandine, Loan Program Manager, National Museum of American History Rosemary Phillips, Affiliations Program Manager, National Museum of American History Showcasing an object from the nation’s collection to tell local and regional stories at your museum is a major benefit of the Affiliations Program. The collections management team at the National Museum of American History will share news and updates about the loan process and brainstorm ways to include Smithsonian treasures in future exhibitions.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Power of Play Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol, Congressional Ballroom Sarah Safley, Coordinator, Discovery Room, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Brooke Shoemaker, Museum and Early Learning Specialist, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Kate LaPrad, Director of Museum Affairs, Plimoth Plantation Play is a powerful force for learning, communitybuilding, and enjoyment – but most museums (outside of children’s museums) do not understand its potential or embrace it in practice. Learn how to incorporate play in mission-appropriate ways to better connect with audiences of all ages. Tactics big and small, including playful attitudes, playful interactions, playful events, and playful spaces will be demonstrated and attendees will have new, playbased tools to test at Affiliate organizations. Closing Reception: The Nation We Build Together Unity Square, 2 West, National Museum of American History The Nation We Build Together is a theme that resonates across our history, one that’s fundamental to understanding America, ourselves, and the larger political process—not limited to party politics, but how we learn, make, and determine how we are governed together. Join Smithsonian staff and fellow Affiliate colleagues as we bid farewell to the 2017 Affiliations Conference in a space that inspires engagement and explores the largest ideas and ideals in America. The exhibitions, American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith, Many Voices, One Nation, Religion in Early America, and Within These Walls, will be open for viewing during the reception.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5: OPTIONAL OFF-SITE TOURS 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Off-Site Tour 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 pm
Off-Site Tour: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Briefing on the Hill: Smithsonian around the Country Foyer, Rayburn House Office Building, Capitol Hill Affiliate participants are invited to attend a briefing in the foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building hosted by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). The briefing will provide information to members of Congress and their staff about the Smithsonian’s presence around the country. Guests will hear remarks from Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton, Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO), Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), and directors from the Saint Louis Science Center (hosting Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission) and the Oklahoma Humanities Council (a regular partner in the Museum on Main Street program). Guests will also have a chance to see Mail Call, a SITES exhibition developed in collaboration with the National Postal Museum. Coffee and tea will be served. Free to conference attendees. Attendees must arrive by 8:45 a.m. in order to go through security. Transportation will be provided. Smithsonian Exhibits Visit the Smithsonian Exhibits office in Suitland, Maryland, for a behind-the-scenes tour of the exhibit design workshop, a catered lunch, and a discussion about how Affiliates and Smithsonian Exhibits can collaborate. Pre-registration required; lunch and transportation included. George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens Spend the day exploring a fellow Affiliate just a few miles south of Washington, D.C. While you’re there, stroll the grounds at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens and explore the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Includes admission and transportation.
RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION Smithsonian Affiliations thanks the following for their generous support:
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