Sam Ham was over here recently from the University of Idaho to present two workshops to the sector on Thematic Interpretation, in Oamaru and Rotorua. During the two days, participants worked to find new ways to tell their stories, to reach the needs of their visitors, and to network.
Last December we held a workshop on fundraising for the sector in Auckland. Fiona Read covered topics on the day covered how to make a sponsorship pitch, including how to identify potential sponsors, improving your chances of success, and common traps to avoid.
In partnership with National Services Te Paerangi, a workshop on exhibition display techniques was held at Denniston on 7 September for the West Coast museum sector. Twenty-eight museum, gallery, and heritage workers spent the day learning about materials and techniques that can be used to make interesting, low-cost displays
A one-day workshop by Jo Doherty of Kitea Developments Ltd on marketing planning, held at the Te Aroha Museum last December, gave participants key tools and ideas on how to develop a marketing plan with flair, confidence, and creativity.