Registration – Annual Conference 2025

As we have done for the past several years now and in an effort to continue to offer equitable options to our many members, Annual Conference registration rates are based on individual income levels. Please register at the rate for your corresponding income. *The registration platform linked below works best on Firefox; we do see some issues with Chrome and Safari.

Early Bird Member Pricing (prior to May 1st)

Salary of less than $50,000 $275

Salary of $50,000-100,000 $340

Salary of $100,000+ $435

Student/Retiree $85

Non-member/Corporate $470

After May 1st, Member Pricing

Salary of less than $50,000 $300

Salary of $50,000-100,000 $380

Salary of $100,000+ $485

Student/Retiree $105

Non-member/Corporate $545

Non-member Day Pass $345

Member Day Pass $245

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Please note, all conference speakers and volunteers will receive a code for a 20% discount after their paperwork is complete. *All speakers will be contacted the week of February 18 with instructions. Volunteer opportunities will be posted beginning of March.

*If you are registering 3 or more from your institution, we can offer a 10% discount for each. Please reach out to Alexandra at aacademicmg@gmail.com for details.

This year’s conference in Albuquerque is bringing some new things to our regular slate of programming – including, but certainly not limited to…a celebration of AAMG’s 45th year! (We started in 1980) Our new coordinator, Katie, has created a limited edition, particular to #AAMG2025, screenprint design that we will be screenprinting on site onto 45 tote bags – the first 45 registrants for conference this year will receive one of these limited edition totes to carry around and take home with them.

*AAMG Members: if you membership is due for renewal and at least one person from your institution plans on attending conference, you might take a look at the Maroon sponsorship level opportunity this year. The Maroon levels gets an annual membership plus one free conference registration. Additionally, be sure to renew your membership (if not already done so) by May 22 to cast your vote in our officer election.

All conference registrants will be sent access to our conference platform, Whova, in early June. All conference communications will come through our membership database, Wild Apricot in advance of the onsite conference and then through Whova during the conference itself.

*Any accessibility requirements must be received by email to aacademicmg@gmail.com by May 1st for accommodations.

General Registration Includes:

AAMG and our host institution, the University of New Mexico Art Museum, have worked hard over the last year to put together as many details in advance of registration release to inform registrants of what they can expect during their time in Albuquerque. However, updates and edits and continued additions are always to be expected as we get closer and closer to this year’s event. The schedule of sessions and other detailed events will post here to our site by early March.

For your travel and hotel booking needs you can expect the following schedule outline:

• Tuesday, June 24: Registration desk opens at 12:00pm MST, with 15 offered afternoon sessions kicking off the conference at 12:30pm, 3:00pm, and 4:30pm MST
• Our opening reception and activities will follow Tuesday evening starting at 6:00pm MST
• Wednesday, June 25: Our first full day of sessions and events will take place starting at 9:00am MST and ending with a bus ride to Ideum for an evening reception at their facility (details below)
• Thursday, June 26: Our second full day of sessions and events will take place starting at 9:00am MST and ending with our signature affinity dinners. These are informal gatherings at a number of local eateries each on different topics of discussion. The topics and sign up sheets will be posted at the registration table and seating for each dinner will be first come, first served. So be sure to check out the open spots when you arrive and check in. *Dinners are at your own cost and not included in registration.
• Friday, June 27: Professional Development Excursions: These are an add on opportunity for up to 150 registrants – 50 for each of the three professional development excursions outlined below. Register for this through your regular conference registration process.

We are very happy to offer the following all under the general registration costs outlined above:

• Breakfast, lunch, and ongoing coffee service will be served on the two full conference days (Wednesday and Thursday)
• Tuesday evening: the UNM Art Museum will be our host for our opening events and reception
• Wednesday evening: Ideum will be bussing all of our registrants out to their campus for an evening reception complete with food and drinks
• The conference committee has secured buses to run each morning and evening at the start and end of conference events to assist in shuttling registrants to and from their hotels and the conference center – this is a completely free service to all conference registrants.

Wednesday Evening Reception at Ideum

Advocacy Letter for Conference Attendance

We understand that attending professional conferences often requires approval from supervisors or institutions. To support our members in making the case for their participation, we’ve created a template letter that you can customize to advocate for your attendance at the 2025 Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) Conference.

This letter outlines the invaluable professional development opportunities, networking benefits, and institutional impact of attending AAMG2025: Belonging—Storytelling Across Campus and Community.

Download the template and personalize it to highlight how the conference aligns with your role and institutional goals. By securing your spot early, you can also take advantage of discounted registration rates.

We hope this resource helps you gain the support you need to join us in Albuquerque!

Professional Development Excursions – Friday, June 27

Option 1: IAIA and Back to Albuquerque – $65

Return to UNM Campus after lunch at IAIA. The shuttle will arrive back in Albuquerque at approximately 2:00 PM. A great option for anyone who has a Friday evening flight! (Depart Albuquerque 8am; return approximately 2pm.)

Option 2: IAIA and the Santa Fe Plaza – $95

After lunch at IAIA, a shuttle will take you to Santa Fe’s historic Plaza, home to museums, galleries, shops, and the oldest church in the United States. Notable sites include New Mexico Museum of Art, New Mexico History Museum, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Institute of American Indian Arts Museum of Contemporary Native Arts and more. Small group tours will be available at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and the Department of Cultural Affairs Exhibit Services. Admission to these sites is included with your purchase. (Depart Albuquerque 8am; return approximately 5pm.)

Option 3: IAIA and Museum Hill – $75

After lunch at IAIA, a shuttle will take you to Santa Fe’s Museum Hill, home to four museums: Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, Museum of International Folk Art, and Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum. Small group tours will be available at the Department of Cultural Affairs Museum Resource Division and more. Admission to these sites is included with your purchase. (Depart Albuquerque 8am; return approximately 5pm.)

Hotel Options: