Museum 2.0
OCTOBER 15, 2009
Over the past year, I've noticed a strange trend in the calls I receive about upcoming participatory museum projects: the majority of them are being planned for teen audiences. Why are teens over-represented in participatory projects? Teens are a known (and somewhat controllable) entity. The first of these reasons is practical.
Whole Whale
APRIL 14, 2022
We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Combine local businesses, a boardwalk, info booths, and a nice day for a good cause. Bonus points if the artist does an entire custom flash related to your cause.
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Museum 2.0
JANUARY 24, 2011
Guard staff who are willing to let an artist step between two panes of glass to perform. The Walker is also a place where everyone is committed to supporting artists and new work, so every time we bring in an artist, staff are enthusiastic about the idea of coming together to create something. It's inherent in what we do.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 9, 2015
And despite their youth (its oldest members are only now leaving their teens), kids in Generation Z are regularly rocking social media for social good. They’re shaking up convention and putting a post-millennial twist on how we do business, connect with others, and create conversations. Helping Your Teen Give Back.
Have Fun - Do Good
MARCH 4, 2011
This picture is from the "Chalk Art Phase" last summer in which we would write loving messages on chalk - Lilly is the artist, I'm the lookout and embellisher. Since finding cool things to do with your teens can be a challenge (at least for me), consider guerilla art love as your next Savor and Serve project!
Museum 2.0
JULY 26, 2010
From a museum perspective, I think there's a lot to learn from these venues' business models, approach to collecting and exhibiting work, and connection with their audiences. It's run by Jon Rubin, an artist and professor of social practice at Carnegie Mellon, and his students. PieLab (Greensboro, AL).
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 1, 2009
Forrester created the “social technographics” profile tool to help businesses understand the way different audiences engage with social media (and you can read more of my thoughts on it here ). It takes a special kind of cook, artist, or scientist to want to support the contributions of novices.
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