Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Last week, Douglas McLellan of artsJournal ran a multi-vocal forum on the relationship between arts organizations and audiences, asking: In this age of self expression and information overload, do our artists and arts organizations need to lead more or learn to follow their communities more? Here are three of my favorites.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 3, 2011

Thirteen students produced three projects that layered participatory activities onto an exhibition of artwork from the permanent collection of the Henry Art Gallery. This post shares my reflections on the projects and five things I learned from their work. You can explore the projects in full on the class wiki.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Chuck offered a quote from an advisory psychologist who commented that "children should be the brightest thing in the space." The REFLECTS project blends practical institutional demands with deep research. How can a device-based guide offer the same range of experiences packaged in a small container?

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 19, 2012

We're looking for an Exhibitions Manager to join our team here at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. This is a highly collaborative role, and we are looking for the perfect blend of strong design skills with a generous enthusiasm for amateur and professional co-creation. Join our team. Come to Camp. Join the conversation.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

In the spirit of a popular post written earlier this year , I want to share the behind the scenes on our current almost-museumwide exhibition at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, Santa Cruz Collects. The content focuses on the question of WHY we collect and how our collections reflect our individual and community identities.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes END-OF-YEAR EVENT FUNDRAISING The final quarter of the year unfolds with a blend of reflection and anticipation. Traditional Events Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Each of these articles--and the comments around them--are fascinating artifacts of a debate that has been behind the scenes for too long. We always knew that the inclusion of participatory and community-centered practices in arts institutions was controversial. Some people commune with the art. Some visit the archives.

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