IMA Plugged-In 2021
IMA Plugged-In is a free monthly opportunity for museum professionals and volunteers to connect around topics of interest to the museum field.
IMA Plugged-In is provided by the Iowa Museum Association the third Monday of the month at noon. This one-hour opportunity to lunch, learn, and engage varies from facilitated conversations to presentations.
Using Canva
Description:
Using Canva to enhance your social media and branding. Speakers: Sarah Connors, Figge Art Museum; Casie Vance, Ames History Museum, Hannah Fredericks, Montauk, Shelby Nelsen, IMA Social Media coordinator.
Presented originally as part of IMA Plugged-In, February 15, 2021.
Collecting During Crisis
Description:
The Summer 2020 protests following the George Floyd murder had a tremendous impact on the Black community of Cedar Rapids. Felicite Wolfe, Curator and Collections Manager at the African American Museum of Iowa, will discuss the unique viewpoint and challenges as an institution in preserving Black history during this time.
The Old Capitol Museum stood at the center of June 2020 racial injustice protests, serving as a canvas for the protesters’ messages. Liz Crooks, Director of the University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums, will discuss the challenges and impacts of nearly two weeks of protests in Iowa City.
Nick Erickson, Registrar for the Grout Museum District in Waterloo, will share the museum’s experience of active collecting during the George Floyd Protests of 2020. He will discuss the challenges, pitfalls, and considerations involved in attempting to begin to serve an underserved community.
Intentional Practice
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Randi Korn, Founding Director of RK&A and author of Intentional Practice for Museums: A Strategy for Achieving Impact, discusses how intentional practice can help small museums and professionals endure current events. Session facilitated by Shelby Nelsen, IMA Board member. Chat monitor Jess Cruz, IMA Board member.
Presented originally as part of IMA Plugged-In, March 15, 2021.
Randi Korn is Founding Director of RK&A, a company that partners with cultural organizations to plan and evaluate their work around achieving impact. She is the author of Intentional Practice for Museums: A Strategy for Achieving Impact.
Strategic Survival & Synergy to Success
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Planning how your organization can emerge from uncertain times as a stronger and energized team. James Hoelscher, CEcD, Senior Program Manager at UNI’s Institute for Decision Making.
James coordinates UNI’s Economic Development Administration University Center and is the Director of the Heartland Economic Development Course. James is a Certified Economic Developer, is a member of the International Economic Development Council, and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy. He currently serves as the President of the Professional Developers of Iowa and on the executive committees of the Iowa Rural Development Council and Iowa Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative.
Presented originally as part of IMA Plugged-In, May 17, 2021.
International Sites of Conscience
Description:
Linda Norris, Senior Specialist in Methodology and Practice at International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, will introduce us to the work of Sites of Conscience and share resources available from her organization.
Presented originally as part of IMA Plugged-In, June 21, 2021.
Visitor Programs, Washington National Cathedral
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Jenn Michaelree Squire, Interim Director of Visitor Programs at Washington National Cathedral, will share her experience working with volunteers.
Presented originally as part of IMA Plugged-In, July 19, 2021.
Insurance Basics
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Melissa Kauffman, Jester Insurance, will share information on museum industry insurance, Directors & officers insurance, and more.
Presented originally as part of IMA Plugged-In, August 16, 2021.
Lessons Learned Working with Boards of Directors
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Jared McDonald, Executive Director of the Madison County Historical Complex, will share his experience working with a board of directors.
Presented originally as part of IMA Plugged-In, September 20, 2021.
Hospitality in a Heartbeat
Description:
Carol Lilly, Downtown Development Specialist, Main Street Iowa.
Originally as part of IMA Plugged-In, November 15, 2021.