Founded in 1978, the Oregon Museums Association (OMA) is a non-profit membership organization that provides resources and services to over 200 museums, cultural institutions and associated professionals throughout Oregon. The OMA serves as an advocate for museums who actively promote the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of artistic, historic, scientific and cultural materials, sites, practices, and ideas.

The OMA’s mission is to provide professional development and networking opportunities to build the capacity of Oregon’s museums. Offering learning opportunities through regional workshops, an annual conference, newsletters and web-based communications, the OMA helps to foster and connect industry professionals with practical resources to support the success of all Oregon museums.

Interested in joining the OMA? More information and downloadable Membership forms can be found on the Membership & Meetings page.

GRANTS: For full details, access the OMA News Page.
First Nations Development Institute Native Youth & Culture Fund. DUE: March 19, 2010
IMLS Native American Museum Services Grants. DUE: April 1, 2010
WESTAF TourWest Matching Grants. DUE April 1, 2010
OR Cultural Trust 2011 Cultural Development Grants. DUE: May 14, 2010
Oregon Museum Grants. DUE: May 17, 2010
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions. DUE: May 18, 2010
Publishing Historical Records Grant. DUE: October 7, 2010

JOB OPPPORTUNITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS: For full details, access the OMA News Page.
Connecting to Collections Project Coordinator (OMA)

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES: For full details, access the OMA News Page.
Disaster Response Workshop, Portland (March 12)
Visitors Studies Association Regional Workshop, Portland (March 16)
Heritage Round-Up, Oregon City (April 9)
Oregon Council for the Social Studies Spring Conference, Rainier (April 10)
OMA Spring Meeting, Eugene (April 11-12)
Heritage Round-Up, Jacksonville (April 22)
Heritage Round-Up, La Grande (April 29)
Interpretive Exhibits Studio Class, Eugene (April 2-3,30-May 1)
Historic Barn Conference, Walla Walla (May 6-7)

REQUESTS: For full details, access the OMA News Page.
Help Sought for Television Project about Museum Treasures
Participate in the American Institute for Conservation Survey
Windows Restoration Case Studies Sought
Clackamas County Historic Preservation Needs Assesment Needs Your Input

EVENTS: For full details, access the OMA News Page.
MayDay: Saving Our Heritage (May 1, 2010)
Pioneer Family Festival, Oregon City (May 14-16)

RESOURCES: For full details, access the OMA News Page.
AASLH workshops conducted both online and onsite
IRS informational website for tax-exempt organizations
National Park Service Historic Preservation and Historic District Learning Websites
National Park Service Technical Preservation Services
Online Museum Survival Guide from the AAM

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