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The Public Argument About Arts Support as Seen through the Lens of the Detroit Institute of Arts

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Earlier this month, the Detroit Institute of Arts was "saved" by a voter-approved property tax (called a "millage") in its three surrounding counties. Residents in the three counties that pay the millage will receive special benefits : free admission to the museum and expanded educational programming. Vote with your money instead."

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Feelings and Participation

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Me with a friend As I keep saying, I’ve been to a few museums of late. In reflecting on the sample, I’ve made some broad reflections on museum workers and visitors. Our visitors often see museums as a genre, not unlike hospitals or libraries. People go to museums for leisure.)

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Open Thread: How Does Your Institution Say Happy New Year?

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It's that time of year when inboxes fill up with digital thank you's, happy holidays, and end-of-year solicitations. to reflect some of the new activities at the museum. At the MAH, we had an intern who worked this summer and fall to create a video (her first!) Enjoy our video and share your own via the comments.

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An Interview with Jeska Linden about Nonprofits in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I grew up just outside of Detroit Michigan, daughter of a police officer and nurse. I went to the University of Detroit-Mercy where I got a dual BA in English and Communications. During that time, I discovered this group of English majors who had started their own Internet Company. I learned a lot from San Jose Art Museum.

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No longer in extremis.

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Andrea has been a leader in the museum technology field. I’ve always appreciated working with her on committees and spending time with her outside committees. The Detroit Institute of Arts has been a precious anchor where many of us have created memories that helped define who we are today. And it shows.

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