Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2011

His comment made me reflect over the past 32 years of working in the nonprofit sector. In 1979, I was in music school as a classical flute performance major. In 1992, I discovered the Internet, Well, and was hired by the New York Foundation of the Arts to be the Network Weaver for a network for artists, Arts Wire.

Maslow 98

Maslow Yemen Artist Arts 98

Museum 2.0

JULY 23, 2019

In reflecting on the sample, I’ve made some broad reflections on museum workers and visitors. But, while adjacent, museums differ from formal classrooms in numerous ways. Those feelings developed over hours of classroom time with a human. In this case, I find the most interesting ones to be made by artists.

Museum 35

Museum Participatory Interaction Classroom 35

NTEN

AUGUST 16, 2011

Since most educational games struggle to find logical ways to be integrated into a classroom, Ovos took a different approach by creating a game based solely on curriculum-based material. The learning goals in the classroom directly mirror the game’s objectives, creating an experience where both are parallel to one another.

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Game Change Classroom Machinima 81

Museum 2.0

JUNE 8, 2010

Reading The Great Good Place provides an opportunity as museum professionals to identify third places in our community, reflect upon our relationship to them, and consider the ways our museum could be a third place for members in the community. Tune in next week for a reflection on the book from another perspective.

Place 27

Place Museum Discussion Pennsylvania 27

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Art Exhibition You can never go wrong with highlighting local artists. In this image, a group of adults sit in a classroom watching a teacher’s presentation. Paint-Along Paint-along events bring out the inner artist in attendees. And if you really want to get the acrylics flowing, pair your paint-along with wine.

Ideas 52

Ideas People Local Classes 52

Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2012

The exhibition is far from perfect, but it's a big step towards reflecting the "thriving, central gathering place" of our strategic vision. We experimented with many different forms of visitor participation throughout the building, trying to balance social and individual, text-based and artistic, cerebral and silly. A DIY wedding!

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Participatory Museum Blackboard Game 51

Museum 2.0

MAY 14, 2007

Several were created or conceived by a single person, often an artist/non-museum professional. When everyone in an organization is led by the same story, the organization's content output reflects that story and a mythic central storyteller. Of course the exhibit reflects your point of view--you're the only storyteller in the room!

Life 20

Life Create Change Museum 20