Small Museum Association
Small Museums Working Together
Resource Hall
Thank you so much for your interest in the 34th Annual Small Museum Association Conference from February 18 – 20, 2018. Our second year in College Park, MD has provided more accessibility to the small museum community. This year our theme is You Are Here: Mapping the Future and we want to help put your business and organization on the map to other small museums and professionals in the field who could use your resources to assist them in navigating a variety of situations and budgets.
By taking part in the SMA Resource Hall you have the opportunity to meet over 300 museum leaders who are looking for your expertise to help them solve their most pressing issues.
Beyond meeting a prime audience, participation in the SMA Resource Hall is one of the best bargains in the museum conference industry. Our Resource Hall rates will be released shortly, but they are always a price that allows you to attend any conference sessions during downtime. Meal packages will also be available, and The Hotel will be offering SMA Conference attendees a special rate. See the Conference page for the link to use to reserve your room (information to be released in early fall).
For more information, email the Resource Hall Coordinator at resourcehall@smallmuseum.org.
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
Ensure that your message reaches conference attendees by taking advantage of our sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Advertisements are available in business card size ($50), quarter page ($125), half page ($250), and full page ($500).
Receive even more recognition as a conference sponsor. Sponsorship categories and benefits are:
Event Sponsor ($250):
Banner (sponsor must provide) at the Monday morning Coffee Break OR Monday afternoon Ice Cream Social
Quarter page ad in the conference program
Plenary Sponsor ($500):
Recognition by the SMA Conference Chair before the plenary address
Recognition on signage at Registration
Half page ad in the conference program
Keynote Sponsor ($750):
Table in the Resource Hall (no meal package included)
Recognition on signage at Registration
Full page ad in the conference program
Recognition by the SMA Conference Chair before the keynote address
Conference Sponsor ($1000):
Table in the Resource Hall and full meal package for two individuals
Opportunity to address attendees at the opening Wine & Cheese Reception
Recognition on signage at Registration
Full page ad in the conference program
SMA Supporter ($1500):
Table in the Resource Hall and full meal package for four individuals
Opportunity to address attendees at the Monday evening banquet
Recognition by the SMA Conference Chair during the banquet
Recognition on signage at Registration
Full page ad in the conference program
DEADLINE: Sponsorships and designs for all ads for the conference program must be emailed to resourcehall@smallmuseum.org by December 22, 2017.