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How Do You Define "Community?"

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Maybe you want to work with Hmong immigrants to Minnesota. Or Santa Cruz County teens who want to make social change. But you might also feel part of a geographic community related to the place you grew up, or a place you used to live, or a place you often visit. A community by IDENTITY is defined by attributes. Fifth generation.

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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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Into the Deep End: What's Keeping Museums from Telling Meaty, In-Depth Stories?

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When we experience intense depth, as in the Minnesota History Center's Open House , which explores the stories of residents of one St. Paul home over time, or the Boston Museum of Science's beautiful theater experience about Nikola Tesla, or an incredible single artist show, it stands out. But tight doesn't have to mean limited.

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