Annual Gathering

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.

The 2024 BCMA Conference will center sustainability in all its facets; environmental, economic, social and institutional. Attendees will consider climate action and emergency preparedness, but also discuss topics such as financial sustainability, community engagement or contingency planning. The broad term “sustainability” encompasses many aspects of the work in our sector.

This year’s program responds 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 will have workshops, skill-sharing sessions, knowledge exchanges, many networking opportunities, a healthy dose of local arts and culture, and keynotes. Connect with attendees, sponsors, funders, and partners from across BC and beyond!