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RIP: Rob Stuart, Godfather of the NpTech Movement

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Back in the mid-1990′s – after 15 years of working the nonprofit sector, I got obsessed by technology and started working as the network weaver for an online network of artists called ArtsWire. I got hear the legends in the nptech sector in the early days talk about their work and was inspired. Rob, you will be missed.

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Wandering Down the "Don't Touch" Line

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At the museum of art and history where I work, we are grappling with the question of how to help people enjoy themselves while keeping the art and artifacts safe. In the history gallery, we have some blended props and artifacts, and it's rarely clear what is and is not ok to touch. Engagement with local artists.

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End of Year Smatterings and Inspirations

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In that spirit, I offer a few things that have excited me in recent weeks: The MCA Denver Holiday Video is out, and it is very, very good. I have felt in the past that some of the MCA's holiday videos were a bit too pretentious, but this year's edition is full of joy and a message that really reflects what they do in Denver.

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Guest Post: Community and Civic Engagement in Museum Programs

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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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Six Alternative (U.S.) Cultural Venues to Keep an Eye On

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In the past, I've highlighted a few--like 826 Valencia and the Denver Community Museum --that I think have already influenced the way many traditional cultural organization do business. It's run by Jon Rubin, an artist and professor of social practice at Carnegie Mellon, and his students. PieLab (Greensboro, AL).

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Dangerous/Ridiculous: Reflections on AAM

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In particular, we had a great group of 15 talking about participatory history experiences on Sunday. The conference showcased many fabulous projects-- Flux Foundation , Open Field , Shine a Light , Create Denver --that support substantive co-creation experiences for artists and amateurs alike. History and science museums.

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AAM Recap: Slides, Observations, and Object Fetishism

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which followed a very strict formula that frustrated some participants who wanted to be treated like artists, not contributors to a data experiment. Their use of the web to connect independent artists all over the world was striking and very surprising. being as transparent as possible about the selection and production process.

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