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New England Museum Association Annual Conference


  • Holiday Inn by the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, ME, 04101 United States (map)

Join us at this year’s NEMA Conference for a 3-day adventure of learning, growing, and professional friendships in beautiful Portland, Maine. Take advantage of the country’s largest regional gathering of museum professionals, with 100+ professional development sessions, lively discussions, and tons of networking opportunities that challenge your intellect and boost your museum passion. Whether you’re new to museums or a seasoned pro, the NEMA Conference is the place to be.

CCCA will be sharing a booth with Works on Paper, LLC in the Exhibitors Hall at Booth #23 (directly across from the Demonstration Station). Stop by to find out about our webinars and workshops and to find out how you can become a member! CCCA Board Members will be available on Wednesday and Thursday at our booth and also at the Non-Profit Table on Wednesday from 2-4pm.

Join paper conservator, Carolyn Frisa, at the Demonstration Station from 10:00am - 10:25am on Thursday for “Cautionary Tales and How to Avoid Matting and Framing Disasters for Works on Paper”. Carolyn will demonstrate some of best practices to follow for matting and framing your paper-based collections. Examples of what materials and techniques should be avoided will also be on display.

We hope to see you in Portland!