Founded in 1978, the Oregon Museums Association (OMA) is a non-profit membership organization that provides resources and services to over 200 museums, cultural institutions and associated professionals throughout Oregon. The OMA serves as an advocate for museums who actively promote the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of artistic, historic, scientific and cultural materials, sites, practices, and ideas.

The OMA’s mission is to provide professional development and networking opportunities to build the capacity of Oregon’s museums. Offering learning opportunities through regional workshops, an annual conference, newsletters and web-based communications, the OMA helps to foster and connect industry professionals with practical resources to support the success of all Oregon museums.

Interested in joining the OMA? More information and downloadable membership forms can be found on the Membership page.

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE RENEWAL of your 2012 OMA Membership

JOB OPPPORTUNITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Volunteer Coordinator, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Portland.
Multiple Positions, Oregon Historical Society, Portland.

INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Museum Store Assistant Buyer Intern (Unpaid), Oregon Historical Society, Portland.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES:
Washington Museum Association Conference, June 13-15 in Seattle.

REQUESTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PLEASE NOTE: Museums are urged to be on the lookout for a collection of museum-quality objects that were stolen from a private residence in Corvallis, Oregon. Most of the objects are Alaskan crafts, with an emphasis on fossilized ivory (jewelry, cribbage boards), as well as model boats and soapstone carvings. Other items include a women's gold pocket watch, Limoge plates, milk glass, and other small antiques.  Officer Brock Ameele of Corvallis Police Dept. is handling Case #2012CD1054. [Posted March 9, 2012]

If you have a press release on a museum related workshop, conference, job opening or special event, please submit it to:
 
Oregon Museums Association
P.O. Box 1718
Portland, OR 97207-1718
info@oregonmuseums.org

OMA reserves the right to edit press releases for applicability and/or for space constraints.

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