BCMA Conference 2024
Delegate Registration
LHEIDLI T’ENNEH TERRITORY | PRINCE GEORGE | SEPTEMBER 23-27, 2024
Delegates will select one conference track to register for.
The Innovation Lab will have an application process that will open at the same time as the Gathering. Those interested in joining the lab will apply, reserve their place, and be notified of their acceptance by July 2024. If an applicant is not accepted into the Innovation Lab, they will be offered the opportunity to switch to the Gathering track, even if it is sold out.
Annual Gathering
The gathering track will follow a conference model with a variety of workshops, skill-sharing sessions, knowledge exchanges, many networking opportunities, a healthy dose of local arts and culture, and keynotes. It will be open to about 200 attendees, plus sponsors, funders, and partners from across BC and beyond.
Innovation Lab
The innovation lab aims to serve as a collaborative space to develop innovative ideas and practices and to redefine the way museums, arts, and cultural institutions approach sustainability. This dynamic workshop model will bring together a diverse group of about 50 arts and culture workers from across the province to engage, connect, play, experiment, create, prototype, and present their solutions for a more sustainable cultural sector.
Digital Access
Virtual Access will be available for select sessions during the BCMA Gathering. More information coming soon.
Trade Show and Artist Market
BCMA is bringing back exhibitors! Service providers, artists, and makers, we invite you to interact one-on-one with an audience of arts, culture, and heritage professionals from across the province during our 2024 conference in Prince George.
BCMA Gathering Registration
Museums, galleries, and cultural heritage spaces play a crucial role in shaping public perception, contributing to resilient communities, fostering dialogue and sparking creativity. The BC Museums Association works to ensure the long-term viability and vibrancy of our sector, and we invite our members to join us in co-creating the future they want to see.
In 2024, the BCMA conference will center sustainability in all its facets and feature two parallel tracks: the annual sector gathering and the brand-new innovation lab. Both events respond to our community’s desire for more innovative, hands-on, immersive learning experiences, for dedicated time spent with colleagues to form relationships across the province, for actionable outcomes and takeaways, and for the focus on a bright future of our sector.
The gathering track will follow a conference model with a variety of workshops, skill-sharing sessions, knowledge exchanges, many networking opportunities, a healthy dose of local arts and culture, and keynotes. It will be open to about 200 attendees, plus sponsors, funders, and partners from across BC and beyond.
We recognize that many of our members pay for conference tickets, travel, and accommodations out of pocket and rely on the annual conference as an essential way of connecting with their colleagues. We also see that the costs associated with planning and attending conferences have been increasing in recent years. In an effort to make this event more accessible, we are offering the ticket options below.
BCMA Member Registration
IBPOC, Underemployed, EMP
These tickets are meant for Indigenous people, BPOC, underemployed delegates, and emerging professionals.
$199
Register
Subsidized Ticket
Subsidized tickets are meant for delegates who will be paying out of pocket to attend the gathering and are not receiving financial support from their organization for the trip. These tickets are booked on an honour system and we ask those who are able to pay the full price to do so.
$399
Register
Standard Member Ticket
We ask those who are able to pay the full price do so.
$599
Register
IBPOC, Underemployed, EMP
These tickets are meant for Indigenous people, BPOC, underemployed delegates, and emerging professionals.
$199
RegisterSubsidized Ticket
Subsidized tickets are meant for delegates who will be paying out of pocket to attend the gathering and are not receiving financial support from their organization for the trip. These tickets are booked on an honour system and we ask those who are able to pay the full price to do so.
$399
RegisterStandard Member Ticket
We ask those who are able to pay the full price do so.
$599
RegisterNon-member Registration
IBPOC, Underemployed, EMP
These tickets are meant for Indigenous people, BPOC, underemployed delegates, and emerging professionals.
Includes one-year BCMA Individual Membership.
$299
Register
Standard Ticket
We ask those who are able to pay the full price do so.
$699
Register
Join the BCMA
Become a member to receive member rate registration.
Please note, applications are subject to review and may take 2-3 business days before member rates are available.
Starting at $56
Join now
IBPOC, Underemployed, EMP
These tickets are meant for Indigenous people, BPOC, underemployed delegates, and emerging professionals.
Includes one-year BCMA Individual Membership.
$299
RegisterStandard Ticket
We ask those who are able to pay the full price do so.
$699
RegisterJoin the BCMA
Become a member to receive member rate registration.
Please note, applications are subject to review and may take 2-3 business days before member rates are available.
Starting at $56
Join nowCancelation:
- Registration(s) may be canceled for a full refund until August 31, 2024.
- Registration(s) can be transferred* to another delegate until September 20, 2024.
*Delegates who are unable to attend the gathering may transfer their registration to another individual by modifying their registration in the registration portal. For assistance with transfers, please contact us at bcma@museum.bc.ca. The original registration rate and any event tickets purchased will transfer to the new attendee. Transfer requests will be accepted up until September 20, 2024.
Innovation Lab Registration
The innovation lab aims to serve as a collaborative space to develop innovative ideas and practices and to redefine the way museums, arts, and cultural institutions approach sustainability. This dynamic workshop model will bring together a diverse group of about 50 arts and culture workers from across the province to engage, connect, play, experiment, create, prototype, and present their solutions for a more sustainable cultural sector.
Participants will be introduced to the concept of the innovation lab, receive pre-reading material, and get a chance to know each other in a virtual setting in the weeks leading up to the event. On September 23, they will get together in person in Prince George and join one of four groups to work on one aspect of sustainability: environmental (climate action and emergency preparedness), economic (financial stability and advocacy), social (equity and community engagement), and institutional (decent work and contingency planning). While each group will work on one area of sustainability and create a solution for one particular challenge, learnings will be applicable and transferable to other subject matters. This innovation lab will run parallel to the BCMA gathering, and participants of both tracks will come together regularly for meals and social activities. At the end of the lab week, participants will present and pitch their ideas/prototypes in a science-fair style event to each other and their colleagues in the gathering track. The audience will be able to vote on the best idea and together with an adjudication panel, a winner will be selected. Pending funding, the winners will be awarded a stipend to develop the idea and make it a reality. The winning group will regularly update the BCMA community on their progress and receive support from facilitators and staff until the completion of the project. They will be invited to return to the 2025 gathering as presenters.
Lab Registration
Innovation Lab
Delegates must apply to participate in this years innovation lab. Participation has a fee of $399.00 CAD. No payment will be accepted until applications are approved. To finalize your reservation, please select “process payment” and submit. Do not send any cheque payment until your application is accepted. The BCMA Team will be in touch with next steps.
$399
Apply and RSVP
Innovation Lab
Delegates must apply to participate in this years innovation lab. Participation has a fee of $399.00 CAD. No payment will be accepted until applications are approved. To finalize your reservation, please select “process payment” and submit. Do not send any cheque payment until your application is accepted. The BCMA Team will be in touch with next steps.
$399
Apply and RSVPCancelation:
- Registration(s) may be canceled for a full refund until August 31, 2024.
- Registration(s) can be transferred* to another delegate until September 20, 2024.
*Delegates who are unable to attend the lab may transfer their registration to another individual by modifying their registration in the registration portal. For assistance with transfers, please contact us at bcma@museum.bc.ca. The original registration rate and any event tickets purchased will transfer to the new attendee. Transfer requests will be accepted up until September 20, 2024.
BCMA Gathering: Digital Access
After several years of research, experimentation, and iteration, the BCMA is excited to offer virtual delegate registration for our 2024 gathering. Join the conversations and connect with peers from work, home, or around the world.
What’s included in a virtual registration?
While the specific speakers and sessions are still being confirmed, by purchasing a virtual registration you’ll get access to:
- Plenary session streams
- Select concurrent sessions
- All recordings from the 2024 gathering
As we anticipate reaching full capacity for the in-person gathering, virtual registration will be a great opportunity to learn and connect online.
More information coming soon!
BCMA Gathering: Trade Show and Artist Market
Key Information
BCMA is bringing back exhibitors! Service providers, artists, and makers, we invite you to interact one-on-one with an audience of arts, culture, and heritage professionals from across the province during our 2024 conference in Prince George.
Conference Dates:
September 23 – 27, 2024
Trade Show / Artist Market Date:
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Times:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Set up: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Trade Show: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Take-down: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location:
Uda Dune Baiyoh House of Ancestors,
Conference Center and Café
355 Vancouver St
Prince George, BC, V2L 2P1
Area:
Right Hall, connected to Main Hall (hosts 250 people)
Benefits
Each Table includes:
Attendance of all Gathering sessions and food and beverage for 1 person
1 6 ft folding table
- table cloths available on request in black, white, or red
2 chairs
2 custom exhibitor name badges
Access to power sources
- power bars available on request
Promotional Benefits:
Online conference program advertisement
Logo inclusion in print, web, and on-site promotional materials
Verbal recognition at the conference
Exhibitor profile on our website
Pricing
Exhibitor pricing includes attendance of all Gathering sessions and food and beverage for 1 person. For an additional person at your table, a charge of $150.00 is applicable to cover the cost. There is a maximum of two persons allowed per exhibit space.
Lheidli T’enneh artists and makers are encouraged to reach out to development@museum.bc.ca for special rates.
General Information
- All prices are quoted in Canadian dollars
- Full payment must be received at time of booking exhibit due to limited amount of space available
- First come first served for booking
- Exhibit tables are assigned by the Gathering Coordinator
- Exhibiting at the Trade Show and Artist Market does not include access to the Innovation Lab
