SmithGroup at 2020 Building Museums Conference

Connect with SmithGroup thought leaders at the following sessions and workshops at the 2020 Building Museums conference in Chicago, Illinois on March 4-6th. Building Museums is a national symposium on the process, promise and pitfalls of planning and managing museum building projects, and is presented by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) in partnership with the Association of Midwest Museums. Registration is available through the conference website.

Wednesday, March 4 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CT
Ready Aim Build: A Museum Planning Workshop
Chris Wood will facilitate the day-long workshop with Jame Anderson, Hal Davis, David Greenbaum, Monteil Crawley and Sarah Ghorbanian
Learn to successfully manage any planning, building or capital project. SmithGroup's cultural experts will present a step-by-step process that takes you from project inception through opening day and beyond. Along with partner experts from Chora Creative, Clark Construction, Cumming Cost Consultants, Gallagher and Associates, and a special guest keynote, the team will review best practices and common pitfalls in museum projects. Advanced registration and additional fee required.

Thursday, March 5 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Developing Tomorrow's Museums: A Round-Table Discussion with Innovators
With moderator David Greenbaum
Join a conversation on how leading experts are innovating to create new museum models and experiences for visitors. Co-moderated with Martha Morris, Associate Professor Emerita, George Washington University.

Find SmithGroup in Booth #15 in the Exhibitors Expo and join us for a unique art-making experience.