Museum 2.0

APRIL 29, 2015

We had incredible success transforming our institution into a vibrant cultural center. As time has gone on, my attention has shifted from the tactic of participation to the outcome of building community. At the same time, “identity” doesn't always mean demographics. Let’s start with empowerment.

Build 20

Build Community Museum Artist 20

Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

By slowing down and making a piece of art for someone, we provide a personal connection to the issues and to individuals and create opportunities to see our commonalities despite geographic or cultural borders. Yet, I wanted to be that artist and still do. Connecting personal wisdom to effect positive change is our goal.

Costa Rica 60

Costa Rica Interview Afghanistan Artist 60

Museum 2.0

MARCH 4, 2015

I wrote The Participatory Museum for two reasons: to explore the "how" of participatory design in museums, cultural centers, libraries, and science centers to create a version of this blog that was more "shareable" with organizational leaders and trustees By many measures, the book has been a success. Empowerment? Social bridging?

Participatory 20

Participatory Museum Empowerment Facilitation 20

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

To that end, I’ve compiled a list of funders who spend their time and grantmaking resources on assisting women-led movements to advance meaningful change. Their Art Meets Activism grant supports feminist artists and organizations in Kentucky to engage individuals and communities in artmaking that directly advances positive social change.

Empowerment 80

Empowerment Grant Fund Resource 80

Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

To that end, I’ve compiled a list of funders who spend their time and grantmaking resources on assisting women-led movements to advance meaningful change. Their Art Meets Activism grant supports feminist artists and organizations in Kentucky to engage individuals and communities in artmaking that directly advances positive social change.

Empowerment 104

Empowerment Grant Fund Resource 104

NTEN

AUGUST 16, 2011

For the first time, this year's Games for Change Festival created an opportunity for producers of games in development to get live feedback from leading game designers, educators, and funders on the main stage. A game like Climbing Sacred Mountain has a very timely niche. CLIMBING SACRED MOUNTAIN. JURY FEEDBACK. THE BOTTOM LINE.

Game 81

Game Change Classroom Machinima 81

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 19, 2015

Spend more time in the community to whom you wish to be relevant. Emily started by honing in on local teens' assets: creativity, activist energy, desire to make a difference, desire to be heard, free time in the afternoon. One community of interest are Oaxacan culture-bearers in the nearby Live Oak neighborhood. Hire new staff.

Teen 20

Teen Museum Voice Collaboration 20