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Populism, Commercialism, and Jeffrey Deitch: The Shifting Debate about LA MOCA

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That contemporary art museum is on the front of the LA Times again," she said. I can't believe that an art museum can be front page news in LA for days." LA MOCA has indeed been front page news, especially in the art world. It's amazing to see papers like the LA Times cover the debate about the future of an art museum deeply.

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End of Year Smatterings and Inspirations

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In that spirit, I offer a few things that have excited me in recent weeks: The MCA Denver Holiday Video is out, and it is very, very good. I have felt in the past that some of the MCA's holiday videos were a bit too pretentious, but this year's edition is full of joy and a message that really reflects what they do in Denver.

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Six Alternative (U.S.) Cultural Venues to Keep an Eye On

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Art spaces masquerading as laundromats and letterpresses. In the past, I've highlighted a few--like 826 Valencia and the Denver Community Museum --that I think have already influenced the way many traditional cultural organization do business. Want some waffles with your art? Skill-sharing free schools.

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Dangerous/Ridiculous: Reflections on AAM

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Our curator writes labels about licking the art. Merilee Mostov and the Columbus Museum of Art. While the content of any one meeting wasn't mind-blowing, the fact that we're now sufficiently technology-mediated that these kinds of informal, spontaneous events can happen is really exciting. I found this idea really powerful.

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AAM Recap: Slides, Observations, and Object Fetishism

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which followed a very strict formula that frustrated some participants who wanted to be treated like artists, not contributors to a data experiment. Some of the most interesting questions included: how do you verify the accuracy and authenticity of visitor-contributed content? This was particularly true for Click!,

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100+ Fundraising Event Ideas to Try in 2021 and Beyond

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Find out what this type of fundraising event looks like in action with the Junior Achievement Metro Denver Virtual Trivia Bowl. Depending on your budget, you may be able to get a popular artist, but you can also reach out to local musicians. Art show – Are there any local artists in your area?

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Who Counts? Grappling with Attendance as a Proxy for Impact

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people who engage with your content online? Louis Post-Dispatch published the kind of "how sausage is made" story that rarely gets written about the arts. Outdoor movies at the art museum? If someone has an epiphany about art outside the museum, do they count? people who rent the facility for private events? volunteers?