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Public engagement... Not a trend, but the future
Everyone wants an engaged public, but do our museums and galleries actively make our communities better places to
live? As museums struggle for operating funding, we must reevaluate not only who comes through our doors, but also who
remains outside them. We must ask how public engagement differs from audience development, and how it impacts the
bottom line.
Today museums are more than simply repositories — they are community hubs, meeting places and event venues, learning
experiences, great dining and retail destinations, providers of social services and date nights. Yet we also remain the keepers
of the material evidence of human activity, thought, belief, understanding.
So, as we dig into our collections and exhibit the tangible evidence of human activity — we must also embrace the intangible
side of the equation: Museums are places built upon human relationships. Relationships between visitors, staff, funders,
donors, and stakeholders — people, both past and present.
If we believe that a high quality, vital, and diverse cultural sector is directly connected to the depth and diversity of experiences
that Canadians have with our museums and galleries, then we must believe that public engagement is critical to the
development and success of our sector. As in any successful relationship, we must have commitment, trust, communication,
and openness to change.
So what do our relationships look like today? How are we building them, and are we providing our publics what they need?
Is engaging with the public indeed our primary role? These are the critical questions to be addressed at CMA 2015.
Delegate Profile: More than 400 decision makers who are directly involved with Canada’s cultural institutes are
expected to participate. These will include, Executive Directors, Chief Financial Officers, Curators, Educators, Interpreters
and Senior Managers, as well as Board Members.
Sessions: Plenaries, breakouts, workshops and study tours will explore a variety of topics, many related to the
conference theme — public engagement.
Looking For Sponsorship Opportunities?
Check out the sponsorship and exhibitor options outlined on page 2. If you’d like to propose something
you don’t see listed here, feel free to contact us. We’d be delighted to discuss your company’s individual
needs and customize sponsorship that’s right for you.
Let’s talk. Let’s engage. We hope you’ll be part of CMA 2015!
Questions?
Sue-Ann Ramsden
Director, Museum Enterprises, Canadian Museums Association
sramsden@museums.ca or 289-868-8961
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities 2015
Sponsorship Level
Price
Booth
at
Expo
Event
Sponsor
Promotional
Material in
Delegate Bags
Logo
Recognition
Conference
Registration
Ad in
Muse
Platinum Sponsor
$6000
3*
3
3
3**
2
Full Page
Gold Sponsor
$5000
3*
3
3
3**
1
1/2 Page
Silver Sponsor
$4500
3*
3
3
3**
1
1/4 Page
Keynote Sponsor
$3000
3
3
3**
Closing Banquet
$3000
2 tickets
3
3**
Reception with
Exhibitors
$2500
3
3
3**
Delegate Bags
$2000
3
3
3**
SOLD
3
3
3**
Delegate Lunch
(Wednesday)
$2000
3
3
3**
Delegate Lunch
(Thursday)
$2000
3
3
3**
Delegate Breakfast
(Wednesday)
$1500
3
3
3**
Delegate Breakfast
(Thursday)
$1500
3
3
3**
Name Badges/Lanyards
(In-kind donation also
accepted)
SOLD
3
Networking Refreshment
Break
$750
each
3
Expo Exhibitor (single
booth)
$1650
3
3
1**
Expo Exhibitor (double
booth)
$3100
3
3
2**
Delegate Kit Insertion
$350
Ice Cream Break
1/2 Page
3**
3
3**
3
* Expo Booth: A single booth is included with Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsorship. For a double booth, please add $1500.
** Logo Recognition: in order to ensure your logo appears in the Conference Program, please supply your logo
in vector format (.eps, .pdf or .ai file) by February 27, 2015.
For more information, contact:
Sue-Ann Ramsden, Director, Museum Enterprises, Canadian Museums Association
sramsden@museums.ca or 289-868-8961
CMA EXPO 2015
Don’t miss the opportunity to exhibit or sponsor at the conference and
connect with museum professionals in 2014!
Complete details concerning date, times and equipment will be sent in January 2015.
Dates: Tuesday, April 14 – Thursday, April 16, 2015
Location: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Booth Size: Approx 8’ x 10’, includes table & 2 chairs, pipe & drape
Booth Fees:• Single Booth: $1,650 + taxes
Includes one ticket to evening events on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening.
•Double Booth: $3,100 + taxes
Includes two tickets to evening events on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening.
Payment Policy:
50% upon signing; balance by February 13, 2015. All fees are in Canadian funds.
Payment Options: Cheque, VISA, MasterCard. Please make cheques payable to the Canadian Museums Association.
Cancellation:
Notification of cancellation and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to:
Sue-Ann Ramsden, Canadian Museums Association
PO Box 487, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Email: sramsden@museums.ca.
Deposits are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after
February 1, 2015 or for conference “no-shows”.
Reserve Your Space Today!
How to Book:
1. Complete the attached Exhibitor Confirmation Form or download a copy from our website,
www.museums.ca/Services/Conferences.
2.
Questions?
Return your signed application form and payment to:
Sue-Ann Ramsden
Canadian Museums Association
PO Box 487, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
289-868-8961
Email: sramsden@museums.ca
Please contact Sue-Ann Ramsden at sramsden@museums.ca or at 289-868-8961.
CMA EXPO 2015 Floor Plan
Exhibitors
P10.......... Armstrong Fine Art Services
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R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R12
R11
R10
R9
R8
R7
P1
P2
P3
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P15
P14 P13
P12
P11
P10
P16
P17 P18
P19
P20
P21 P22
P9
P5
P6
P8
P7
P23 P24
EXPO / Sponsorship / DKI Contract
YES! My firm would like to:
£ Reserve a single booth at the 2015 CMA Conference at a cost of $1,650 + taxes
£ Reserve a double booth at the 2015 CMA Conference at a cost of $3,100 + taxes
£ Participate in the Delegate Kit Insertion Program at a cost of $350 + taxes
£ Be a sponsor of the 2015 CMA Conference — see price chart on page 2
£ Advertise in Muse — please contact us for details
Organization:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Contact:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Title:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Prov./State:_________________________________________ Postal/ZipCode________________________________________
Telephone:__________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________
Signature:___________________________________________ Date:________________________________________________
Method of Payment
Expo/Sponsorship: 50% upon signing; balance by February 13, 2015
Delegate Kit Insertion: Payment in full by March 24, 2015
Muse: Please fill out the Muse Advertising Contract Form
Purchase Order # (if required):__________________________
£ Cheque — payable to: Canadian Museums Association
£ VISA
£ MasterCard
Total Amount (including taxes)__________________________
Credit Card Nº:______________________________________
Expiry Date: __________________________________________
Name on Card: ______________________________________Signature:____________________________________________
Please return this form to:
Sue-Ann Ramsden,
Director, Museum Enterprises
Canadian Museums Association
PO Box 487, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
289-868-8961
sramsden@museums.ca
Advertisement in Final Program
YES! My firm would like to:
£ Book _____ business card size ad(s) in the CMA 2015 National Conference Final Program for $250 each + 13% HST.
Organization:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Contact:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Title:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Prov./State:_________________________________________ Postal/ZipCode________________________________________
Telephone:__________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________
Signature:___________________________________________ Date:________________________________________________
Method of Payment (Payment is due by by March 24, 2015)
Total Amount (including taxes)__________________________
£ Cheque — payable to: Canadian Museums Association £ VISA
£ MasterCard
£Purchase Order # (if required):________________________
Credit Card Nº:______________________________________
Expiry Date: __________________________________________
Name on Card: ______________________________________Signature:____________________________________________
Specifications & Ad Submission
• 3.5” W x 2” H
• Black ink only
• Include a keyline but no bleeds or crop marks
• Artwork to be provided as a press-ready pdf, eps or 300 dpi tif
• Submit artwork to Linda McConnell at LMcConnell@museums.ca (613-567-0099 x 224)
Please return this form to:
Sue-Ann Ramsden,
Director, Museum Enterprises
Canadian Museums Association
PO Box 487, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
289-868-8961
sramsden@museums.ca