DipJar
AUGUST 9, 2022
The library’s physical art gallery was converted to a digital one that continued to present the work of area artists. In short, it was (and remains) an active and well-loved institution, but every one of its programs requires private funding. It started with one lighted sign in Portland, Maine. Laptops and hotspots were offered.
Museum 2.0
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
For the purpose of this blog post I’ll discuss three key ingredients from my thesis that can activate community engagement in museum programs and how we apply this to programs at the MAH: assessing and responding to community assets and needs, building social capital, and inviting active participation.
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Museum 2.0
MARCH 24, 2011
Two recent events have got me thinking about pranks and unauthorized activities in museums. So here's the question: what's the right response to this kind of activity? When assessing these kinds of unauthorized activities, here are the three things I'd consider: What's the quality of the project?
Museum 2.0
OCTOBER 1, 2014
It made me dig up this 2011 interview with Tina Olsen (then at the Portland Art Museum) about their extraordinary Object Stories project. We invited a cross-section of artists, filmmakers, and advertisers to join us for a think tank. We have four stories up now: from a guard, a curator, a longtime museum lover, and an artist.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 3, 2015
It’s safe to say this town is up there trending with those other ‘cool hipster’ cities like Brooklyn and Portland. Austin is full of brilliant artists, scientists, musicians, performers, educators and organizations doing incredible work. Oh, Austin, TX. Develop strong relationships with community partners.
Tech Soup
MAY 21, 2015
Cary Creative Center in North Carolina is an upcycling nonprofit that provides used artistic materials to people. Sunstone Montessori School is a certified green nonprofit school in Portland, Oregon that serves toddlers through sixth graders. Its staff members are intensive users of an Adobe Creative Suite TechSoup donation.
Museum 2.0
MAY 3, 2011
Last week, I talked with Tina Olsen, Director of Education and Public Programs at the Portland Art Museum, about their extraordinary Object Stories project. We invited a cross-section of artists, filmmakers, and advertisers to join us for a think tank. So what did you do next? If not, it says “let’s get started.”
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