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. Charlie Hewitt – an artist from New York who grew up using Curtis Memorial Library – felt frustrated with so much negativity in the world. It started with one lighted sign in Portland, Maine.

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Library Local Support New York 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

After the workshop was over, my hosts took on a tour of Free Geek, a truly unique nonprofit organization in Portland. The space reminded of the many artist-run spaces and community centers I've visited when I worked with the New York Foundation of the Arts. If you ever get to Portland, you must visit.

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Portland Free Boston Music 72

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Writing my masters thesis for Gothenburg University’s International Museum Studies program while also working four days a week as the Director of Community Programs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History this spring was certainly a challenge but also an incredible opportunity.

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Museum Program Participatory Community 49

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. In the education department, we have some key values around slowing down, conversation and participation around art, and deep looking. So what did you do next?

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Museum Story Project Design 43

Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2011

Mark Allen of Machine Project talks a lot about the benefits of artists creating "shadow organizations" within museums to comment on and respond to their peccadilloes. Without the formal institution, there can be no deviance. By shutting down the unauthorized project, are you working against your core values or mission?

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Museum Spain Instruction Instructional 54

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. ” How is this influx of new people influencing Austin’s Arts & Cultural community? We periodically ask our Thinkery21 attendees what topics they would like us to explore.

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Audience Austin Test Portland 20

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. In the education department, we have some key values around slowing down, conversation and participation around art, and deep looking. So what did you do next?

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Story Interview Museum Audio 53