September 17-18 in Chicago, IL
About
The Association for Art Museum Interpretation (AAMI) meets annually to learn from our peers’ successes and challenges in crafting and evaluating interpretive experiences for art museums. The two-day convening features keynote talks, gallery exploration, and round-table discussions addressing many of our field’s most pressing issues.
Join AAMI in Chicago, IL for the 2026 Annual Convening.
We’re delighted to announce that the 2026 AAMI Convening will be held on Thursday and Friday, September 17 and 18 in Chicago, Illinois. It will be co-hosted by the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Please save the date; more information will be published soon!
Case Studies
Case Study presentations are a highly-anticipated tradition at AAMI annual convenings. Presenters speak candidly about real-life interpretive opportunities and challenges they’ve encountered and solved, often through creative and experimental means. Attendees value the opportunity to hear from a range of colleagues about exciting new initiatives and to learn varied approaches to tackling challenges that many of us face.
Tips for a Strong Case Study Proposal
Each case study proposal is reviewed by a committee. In determining which proposals to accept, the committee considers the overall number of proposal submissions, number of available slots, and thematic alignment with other convening components. Other factors that lead to successful proposals include:
- The topic is innovative and creative.
- The project description is well organized and thought out.
- The project is relevant to education and professional development of intended audience.
- The topic is applicable to a wide range of institution sizes and budgets.
- The project demonstrates best practices in the interpretation field.
- Objectives, lessons learned, or evaluation plans are clearly laid out.
The Programming and Engagement Committee welcomes proposals for approximately 10-minute-long case study presentations at AAMI 2026 in Chicago on September 17 and 18. If your presentation is accepted, we will contact you in July to provide further guidance.
For information on previous convenings, see here.