Oregon Museums Association

Join us at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum for a free OMA meetup on Tuesday, June 30 at 4 p.m.!

Connect with fellow museum professionals over refreshments, conversation, and community while discovering one of the Oregon Coast's unique cultural organizations.

RSVP here: https://oregonmuseums.org/event-6703085

From Washington County History Roundtable:

Washington County’s historical collections—including photographs, artifacts, and archives—are at a critical turning point. The nonprofit that cared for the collection has closed and the county government does not want to maintain permanent responsibility. The Washington County Board of Commissioners will open a request for Proposals (RFP) Process in 2031, to find a new group to save the collection and make it accessible to the public again. Our local Washington County History Roundtable group is gathering public input to help guide decisions on a path forward to save the collection and continue preserving our community memory. No prior knowledge is needed—the survey takes about 2 minutes. You can take anonymously or include your name/email.

Provide your input on the survey at the following link or scan the QR code:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s90yU2U50kwdpcAZD53psVSxIiFabhatsrSEaeYUNgk/viewform?edit_requested=true

Monday, May 11th is our next Partnerships and Outreach Affinity Group, hosted by Val Van Alstyne, Executive Director at Albany Regional Museum and OMA Board Member!

This meet-up will be focused on the impact and power of outreach and community partnerships. It’s for nonprofit leaders, staff, volunteers, community advocates, and business professionals. We can discuss the art of relationship building and talk about common obstacles and strategies for working through them like building trust, recognizing cultural sensitivity, and resource needs. I hope to collaborate on best practices and learn from each other during this time together.

Join the conversation via the link in our profile header!

Be sure to visit OMA's silent auction at the Woodburn Museum! The silent auction closes at 2pm tomorrow, Friday, May 1. There are many great items to bid on, and all proceeds benefit scholarships for next year's OMA Conference!