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Discovering Community Through Augmented Reality
The Arizona State Museum (ASM) recently led an exciting project that transcends traditional boundaries—curatorial, geographical, and technological. Discovering Community in the Borderlands (DCB) is an innovative endeavor that invites … -
If Museums Were a Horror Movie…
Let’s face it: there’s something about museums that’s just a little spooky. They’re usually quiet (some would say eerily so), they’re often in old buildings (some would say haunted), and they’re … -
From the President and CEO: Building a Bigger Tent
This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. If there’s one thing I believe, after my years of working in this field, it’s that there is a museum for everyone. Whether … -
(Re)Centering Shangri La at Hawai’i’s Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
Hawai’i’s Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design took a community-focused approach with its “8×8” exhibition. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of … -
The Trajectory of Change at the Witte Museum
The guiding principles of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion are integral to museum relevance and community engagement. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. … -
Point of View: Diversifying Collections
Art Bridges is equitably redistributing art across the country through art sharing and community engagement. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. When I was in … -
DEAI from the Front Lines
Museum DEAI professionals talk about their accomplishments, challenges, and more. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In recent years, a new function area has … -
Remember the ‘A’ at Long Island Children’s Museum
The Long Island Children’s Museum has focused on accessible programming for people with disabilities—and grown its audience along the way. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of … -
Rooted in Reform: Navigating Carceral Stories in Museum Spaces
This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2024) Vol. 43 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. If you don’t read the journal, become a member to receive your copy of the full upcoming issues. The small city of Auburn, … -
Leave Room to Grow: The Impact of Evolving Historic Events on a Temporary Exhibition
This article first appeared in the journal Exhibition (Fall 2024) Vol. 43 No. 2 and is reproduced with permission. If you don’t read the journal, become a member to receive your copy of the full upcoming issues. As museum professionals we …
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