Independent Museum Professionals Webinar
Accessibility Is For Everyone!
June 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Betsy Loring, expLoring exhibits & engagement LLC, and Emily Robertson, Studio Robertson, will share their experience getting creative with SEE Science Center to dramatically improve accessibility within limiting constraints.

Productive Fundraising FREE Webinar
Recalibrate Your Events to Fuel Year-Round Fundraising 
June 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Join Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP, for a workshop focused on getting the most out of your organization’s special events.  He will review the true purpose and ideal revenue model for events.  He’ll also review concrete steps to grow year-round revenue by converting event attendees to annual donors and event sponsors to corporate partners, and also provide some real world examples of unique fundraising events that have broken the mold.

Texas Association of Museums Webinar
Transforming Security to Improve Collection Care and the Visitor Experience 
July 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m. (AZ)
Beginning in 2023, Art Sentry and the Dallas Museum of Art undertook a multi-phase project to deploy Art Sentry’s patented object protection technology throughout the museum. With initial phases completed and the roadmap for future phases already in place, speakers will share their insights on what goes into planning and executing a project on this scale.  

GrantStation Webinar ($69)
Data Storytelling for Grants and More: Turning Numbers Into Narratives 
July 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
David Gates will introduce a practical toolkit of data storytelling frameworks you can apply to your next proposal immediately. The goal: a proposal where every number earns its place and the story it tells is impossible to ignore.

Museum Study Webinar  
11th Agent of Deterioration: Incorrect Cultural Care
July 13, 2026,12:00 p.m. (AZ)
A discussion of the proposed 11th Agent of Deterioration that will officially acknowledge that caring for an item or individual in a way that does not align with the origin culture's traditional care practices causes irreversible damage and is a high risk to a collection that needs to be addressed.
To register for the webinar email webinar@MuseumStudy.com with the subject: 11th Agent of Deterioration: Incorrect Cultural Care. Please include your name, institution, and title. 

GrantStation Webinar ($69)
Introduction to Public Grant Opportunities 
July 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Eric Spioch will introduce the essentials of public and government grant funding. Designed specifically for those who already have experience with private foundation grants, this session bridges the gap between what you know and what you need to know to assess, plan for, and pursue public funding opportunities.

Southeast Museums Conference Webinar
Confessions from the Security Vault 
July 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. (AZ)
Presenters will discuss emerging threats, future trends, and practical strategies for strengthening preparedness without sacrificing openness or visitor experience. 

American Alliance of Museums Webinar
From Fragmentation to Alignment: Project Management in Museums 
July 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Uma Nair discusses her forthcoming book, which explores the conditions of museum project work, the project life cycle, and cross-project patterns that inform institutional alignment. The presentation will incorporate  insights from a cross-institutional survey on digital tools, communication, and collaboration, highlighting recurring challenges that shape how projects unfold across teams and departments.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Unlocking Your Site’s Membership Potential 
July 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Using case studies from small history organizations, we'll look at ways to improve membership systems, add value (without adding expenses) to membership, and how to involve your board in these efforts.  

Gaylord Archival Webinar
Paper Mending Demonstration 
July 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Rebecca Elder will show how to identify damage that can benefit from paper mending, best practices for selecting repair materials and methods and when to perform basic repairs and when to consult a conservator.

Firespring Webinar
Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise 
July 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Learn how to assess your board’s fundraising personality; motivate your board members to fundraise; set goals and kick off campaigns; create individual plans that set them up for success; track without nagging; and use goal attainment as board engagement.

Backlog Webinar
Archival Value 
July 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)
This webinar explores the informational, evidential, and intrinsic characteristics of archival materials, and how these concepts shape what becomes valuable to researchers.

Small City Owned Museum Group Meeting
July 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)

Chronicle of Philanthropy Conversation
Work Smarter: How Nonprofits Are Innovating With AI 
July 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Nonprofit and foundation staff will discuss the benefits and challenges AI presents and how to vet tools, consider AI’s environmental impact, and preserve the human touch in their work.

Small Museum Association SmALL Talk  
Flipping the Hierarchy Big Lessons from Small Museums 
July 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Four small museum leaders will lead a discussion challenging the assumption that size equals impact, examine the unique strengths developed through small museum work, and explore what institutions of all sizes can learn from the leadership and innovation happening in small museums every day.

American Association for State and Local History Webinar
Makerspaces for Museums and Historic Sites 
July 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Tim Betz, author of Making History: Makerspaces for Museums and Historic Sites, will provide real-world examples and practical guidance on designing and implementing makerspaces that complement existing exhibits and collections.

Kaleidoscope Heritage Focus FREE Workshop 
Using Free Mobile Apps for Accessibility: Practical Digital Tools for Small Museums 
July 23, 2026, 4:30 p.m. (AZ) and July 25 , 2026, 8:00 a.m. (AZ)  
Explore how museums can leverage free mobile apps to improve visitor accessibility, communication, navigation, and planning. The session is designed specifically for small museums, historic sites, and solo practitioners seeking practical, affordable solutions they can implement immediately.

American Association for State and Local History Discussion 
History Hour: Civic Practice 
July 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m.  (AZ)
Explore the unique role that history organizations can play in supporting and expanding civic practice, especially at the local level, led by AASLH's Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives Madeleine Rosenberg.

Productive Fundraising FREE Webinar
Supporting Fundraising as a Frontline Worker (without actually fundraising)
July 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
Chad Barger will cover simple, practical steps that frontline workers can use to support fundraising without having to ask anyone for money.

Conserv FREE Webinar 
Mold in Collections 
July 30, 2026, 7:30 a.m. (AZ)
Dr. Morena Ferreira, Preventive Conservator and mold expert, will walk through the fundamentals of mold in collection settings — what it is, what drives its development, and how institutions can approach prevention and monitoring.

American Association for State and Local History Online Workshop 
Basics of Fundraising 
August 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This workshop focused on establishing and maintaining manageable fundraising processes and projects at smaller organizations with modest budgets and minimal staff time. It will discuss fundraising outside of grants, mainly focusing on the power of individual donors.

American Association for State and Local History Online Workshop
Designing History Walking Tours 
August 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)
Aja Bain, AASLH’s Director of Professional Development and Publications and a Nashville walking tour guide for ten years, will provide for a nuts and bolts look into what makes a great historic walking tour, and how your site can develop memorable and immersive experiences for visitors no matter your location or budget.

Backlog Webinar
Archival Reference 
September 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (AZ)
This session explores the information researchers need to access and understand your collections, what you need to provide to support that use, and the shared responsibility and care that exists between archivists and users.

American Association for State and Local History Online
Deaccesioning Deep Dive 
October 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This workshop will provide an in-depth review of the process from start to finish: inventorying, deaccessioning, documenting, processing, and final object transfer, and offer guidance and troubleshooting for organizations of all sizes and budgets, and deaccessioning projects on a variety of timelines.

MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS   

American Association for State and Local History Workshop 
Reimagining the Historic House Museum 
July 10, 2026
Nashville, Tennessee 

Arizona Paper Preservation Workshop 
July 16-17, 2026
Tempe History Museum, Tempe AZ

Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting  
July 29-August 1, 2026
New Orleans LA

Registrars Committee - Western Region
The Courier Training Program Workshop  
August 6 -7, 2026
Asian Art Museum,  San Francisco CA
The Courier Training Program Framework is a tool for developing and delivering courier training. It has been put together as a basis for promoting best practice in the museum and gallery sector. It is designed to be delivered by registrars whose role involves managing couriers for their institutions.

Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference 
August 11-14, 2026
Philadelphia PA 

Arizona Impact for Good
2026 UNITE Conference + Transform Arizona  
August 12-13, 2026
Desert Willow Conference Center by Sodexo, Phoenix

Association of African American Museums Annual Conference 
August 19-21, 2026
Philadelphia, PA

Latinos in Heritage Conservation Congreso Leadership Summit  
August 19-22, 2026
Chicago IL 

Texas Historical Commission Online Workshop ($139)
Every Place Has a Story: Communications that Inspire Support 
August 25-26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (AZ)
Through practical exercises and real-world examples, attendees will leave with tools they can immediately use in newsletters, fundraising appeals, social media, and direct donor communications.   

National Asian & Pacific Islander American Historic Preservation Forum 
September 10-13, 2026
Denver CO

Artificial Intelligence for Libraries, Archives, and Museums (AI4LAM)
Fantastic Futures: Trust in the Loop 
September 15-17, 2026
Washington, D.C.

2026 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums 
September 21–24, 2026|
Spokane, Washington

American Association for State and Local History and National Council on Pulbic History Joint Conference 
September 16 – 19, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island

2026 Arizona History Mini Convention 
September 25-26, 2026
Arizona History Museum, Tucson

American Association for State and Local History Workshop (Virtual)
NAGPRA Essentials for History Organizations 
October 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (AZ)
This workshop will give you the tools you need to understand and apply NAGPRA principles at your organization and maintain ethical and authentic partnerships with Native organizations.

 

COURSES    

American Association for State and Local History Online Courses
August 24 – September 21: Introduction to Museum Endowments 
August 24 – September 21: Project Management for History Professional 
August 24 – October 18: The Academic Museum 
August 24 – October 18: Collections Management 100: Collection Development 
August 24 – October 18: Leadership and Administration for History Organizations 
August 24 – October 18: Museum Education and Outreach 
October 18 – December 6: Collections Management 200: Stewardship and Public Access

The Center for Collections Care Online Courses 
January 8-29, 2026: Fundamentals of Collections Care (Level 1)                  
March 18-April 8, 2026: NAGPRA in Practice (Level 2)                      
April 8-May 6, 2026:  Culturally Informed Collections Stewardship (Level 1)        
September 10-October 1, 2026: Fundamentals of Collections Management (Level 1)                 

American Association for State and Local History
Arcus Leadership Program Courses
Specifically designed for emerging and mid-level professionals and volunteers, these self-paced courses help participants understand the most critical topics in the history field and incorporate that understanding into their work. Start these courses any time.
Accessibility for Historical Organizations 
Creating Engaging Social Media Content for History Organizations 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for History Organizations 
Foundational Principles of LGBTQ+ Inclusion 
Introduction to Fundraising 
Introduction to Indigenous History 
Program Planning for Nonprofits

GrantStation TargetED Series ($195)
The Lean Nonprofit Growth Plan 
For many small organizations the functions of a development team, grants writers and communications staff are undertaken by one or two people, or a team of volunteers giving what time they can.  Alice Ruhnke will cover the core operational, financial, and fundraising systems that determine whether an organization survives a hard year or quietly starts to unravel during one.  
July 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Running Lean Without Running Empty
July 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)  Building a Fundraising Strategy That Fits
August 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Grants That Win: Strategy, Systems & AI
August 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Visibility on a Shoestring: Marketing & Communications for Lean Nonprofits
September 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ) Budget Like You Mean It: Nonprofit Financial Management for Real Life
September 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (AZ)  From Surviving to Sustaining: Building an Organization That Outlasts Its Challenges

Wild Apricot Online Course
Marketing Your Nonprofit 
Six-week eCourse to help  nonprofits improve their marketing capabilities and learn to build a comprehensive strategy.   Course includes 6 emails, one focused lesson per email with tools, templates and worksheets for hands-on learning.

GrantStation 
Turbocharge Your Grantwriting Skills ($399)
7 units guide you through the entire grant proposal process step-by-step. You’ll learn how to craft an organizational background, compelling statement of need, process and outcome evaluation, approach, and budget with detailed videos, downloads, examples, and other resources. 

Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times
Think beyond traditional sources of financial support to fund cultural resource projects. Learn how to evaluate a cultural resource project for its value in serving broader community needs. Review traditional funding types versus alternative sources that can be redirected to meet project goals. 
(On demand)

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Museum Collections Documentation and Data Cleaning
Provides essential museum documentation information for museum staff with all levels of knowledge. It begins with an introductory overview and ends with specific documentation issues. Learners can take the modules in order or choose a module or two that fits their needs.
(On demand)

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) Online Course
Preservation Housekeeping for Heritage Sites and Small Museums
Covers guidelines, best practices and resources for the regular upkeep of historic interiors and exteriors as well as the contents of historic buildings. This one- to two-hour self-paced course has been designed for those who work or volunteer in small museums or heritage sites and who have little to no training in conservation.
(On demand)