CONFERENCES & EVENTS
The International Mountmakers Forum sponsors a biennial conference held at different host institutions.
For information on past and future Fora see below.
Call for Papers
2020, 10 – 12 November
International Mountmakers Forum, 2020.
Getty Center, Los Angeles, California
The International Mountmakers Forum is a non-profit organization supporting the mountmaking community. Objectives of this conference include fostering communication, promoting best practices, and disseminating current information regarding the profession. The Getty Center in L.A. will be the primary host, with two days of presentations, followed by a day of tours and a closing reception at the Getty Villa.
Topics of interest include:
• Case studies
• New materials
• 3D scanning/printing
• Spectacular fails
• Tips, tricks, or innovative techniques
Guide for authors:
The deadline to submit abstracts is May 8th, 2020.
Please submit all abstracts to the following email address:
Authors are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 250 words for the following formats:
• Full length papers (20 min.)
• Short talks (10 min.)
• Posters
Important Dates and Information:
Conference registration: Spring, 2020
Deadline for submission: May 8th, 2020
Notification of acceptance: May 22nd, 2020
Deadline for Final paper submission (Power Points/Posters): September 30th, 2020
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Conference Registration fee: $125 USD (Registration information coming soon)
For any inquiries regarding the conference, please contact:
We look forward to seeing you at IMF 2020 in Los Angeles!
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Sincerely,
IMF Steering Committee
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PAST FORA
September 25-27, 2018, Natural History Museum, London
May 4-5, 2016, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH.
April 15, 2015, Natural History Museum, London.
May 14-15, 2014, New Mexico History Museum, Santa Fe, NM
April 26-27, 2012, The Field Museum, Chicago, IL
May 5-6, 2010, National Museum of the American Indian Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.
March 28, 2008, The Getty Villa, Los Angeles, CA.