Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Let's look at the statistics from three big participatory projects that wrapped up recently. Each of these invited members of the public to vote on art in a way that had substantive consequences--big cash prizes awarded, prestige granted, exhibitions offered. 1,708 artists participated. Full stats here.

Arts 47

Arts Artist Museum Award 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2011

This year’s Academy Award winning film – Inside Job – is one of the most powerful descriptions of what went wrong leading up to the financial collapse of 2008. With a project like Granito, the film is only the beginning and serves as an invitation for everyone to share their story.

Guatemala 93

Guatemala Movie Artist Award 93

Museum 2.0

JULY 23, 2019

Today, I wanted to think about participatory elements, something so essential to this blog. Awards can be incredibly gratifying. Awards can show higher-ups the value of our work and they can be important tools for showing funders results. And, I have been known to give out an award or two.

Museum 35

Museum Participatory Interaction Classroom 35

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 28, 2011

We've been offering a host of participatory and interactive experiences at the Museum of Art & History this season. I loved Jasper Visser's list of 30 "do's" for designing participatory projects earlier this month. Artists work incredibly hard to produce their work. This isn't even participatory. It's just fun.

Design 45

Design Participatory Learning Instruction 45

Museum 2.0

JUNE 6, 2008

I was the project manager/curator for the exhibition, leading both the Second Life-based community exhibit design process and the real world translation of virtual exhibits. We awarded $5000 to each exhibit design that was translated to real life. Level the playing field or tip it in their favor.

Virtual 21

Virtual Tech Lesson Develop 21

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Artprize , now in its second year, is a city-wide art festival with a $250,000 top prize to be awarded to the work that receives the most public votes. The artists come from all over (though many are based in the Midwest), and anyone can enter. Then get yourself to Grand Rapids for Artprize. It's the social experience.

Arts 52

Arts Experiment Artist Social 52