Conference Off-Site Tour Tickets and Volunteer with ARCS! ARCS Update Vol 8 Issue 17
August 21, 2023 | In the Press2023 Conference
Off-Site Tour Tickets Still Available!
Conference attendees can still purchase off-site tour tickets for the ARCS 2023 Conference! All off-site tours will occur on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET. Transportation will be provided to and from the host hotel.
Tickets are still available for:
- Biodôme, Montréal Space for Life: Join your fellow colleagues in exploring the living collections of the Montreal Biodôme. The Biodôme features five unique ecosystems, each home to lush flora and fauna and a myriad of animal species.
- Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière): Archaeological sites and Favourites! exhibition and conservation tour. This double tour is a unique occasion to learn about conservation and preservation of Montreal’s most important archaeological sites, presented in situ at Pointe-à-Callière. The Museum is located on the foundation site of Montreal. The tour also gives you a chance to discuss the challenge of presenting mixed collections of varied materials in exhibitions design inspired by the "open vault" concept which requires constant monitoring of conditions.
Contact info@arcsinfo.org if interested in adding a ticket to your registration!
Keynote Speaker November 8, 2023
Janis Kahentóktha Monture
Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan
Six Nations of the Grand River
Executive Director and CEO
Canadian Museums Association
ARCS is thrilled to announce that the ARCS 2023 Conference Keynote Speaker is Janis Kahentóktha Monture, Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River, and was recently appointed Executive Director and CEO of the Canadian Museums Association. Prior to this, Janis returned as the Executive Director of Woodland Cultural Centre, one of the largest First Nations-run cultural centers/museums in the country. Previously, Janis was appointed the Director of Tourism and Cultural Initiatives for the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation. Janis attended the University of Western Ontario where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History and received a Museum Studies diploma from Algonquin College. Janis continues to volunteer in her community at Six Nations and in Brantford, and is a recipient of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers designated by the Governor General of Canada.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our fundraising campaign for the Montreal conference has had early and extraordinary success. We have been overwhelmed with support. While we are sold out of Platinum and Gold Level sponsorships, we still have great opportunities available. Consider a Silver or Bronze Level sponsorship and customizing your exposure with these Add-Ons:
- Exclusive Trivia Night
- Exclusive Wi-Fi
- Travel Stipends
- Preconference Workshops
- Off-site Tours
Volunteer and become a member of an ARCS Committee!
Are you looking to get involved, expand your professional network, and help ARCS put on incredible programs, conferences, or help with other initiatives that benefit our members? Here are the current open volunteer positions with ARCS:
- Fundraising Committee (Seeking - 2 Members) The Fundraising Subcommittee, serving under the Finance Committee, is seeking enthusiastic and creative ARCS members to volunteer with us to develop and implement a plan to increase non-dues revenue. We meet virtually on the last Wednesday of each month to discuss strategies for cultivating new sponsors, building stronger connections to our current supporters, and to assist with funding for ARCS activities and programming. A person with skills in graphic design and copy editing would benefit our subcommittee. We want more diversity and a variety of perspectives to be included in our efforts.
- Mentorship Committee (Seeking - 3 Members) The Mentorship Program Subcommittee monitors and implements the joint ARCS and AAM’s Collections Stewardship Professional Network mentorship program. They oversee recruitment and matching of mentors and mentees, and identify creative ways to promote the program and ways to expand mentoring access and events. If you want to help make a major impact on the collections field, and help guide emerging museum professionals through their early career path, then this committee is for you!
