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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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2015

There’s just one thing that can dilute my giddiness: the inevitable occurrence of when my birthday and Christmas get blended into the same holiday. logo, colors, voice), which are all parts of a grand marketing strategy. With that being said, branding and marketing work in close conjunction with each other, but are still separate arts.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2012

It made me think in ways that I haven't before about the relation of art--as expressive culture--to democracy. It is multi-disciplinary, incorporates diverse voices from our community, and provides interactive and participatory opportunities for visitor involvement. We see it as a long-term investment for the museum.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

We always knew that the inclusion of participatory and community-centered practices in arts institutions was controversial. Some people commune with the art. Value is reflected in the diversity of the people who participate, the power of the experiences we offer, and their ripple effects throughout the county.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 14, 2009

When you enter, you start the visit by "logging in" at a kiosk that records your name, your voice, your photo, and your favorite color and music genre. When you make an audio mashup, your voice is part of the mix. What could be more personally relevant--and compelling--than your own image and voice?

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