âDecolonizing is Literally Unsettlingâ: Repatriation of Nonprofit Land and Assets
On July 16, 2020, the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) and the Yale Union (YU) announced that YU would transfer its land and building in Portland, Oregon, to NACF. The historic building will become the headquarters of the NACF …
Building True, Lasting Collaborations with Source Communities
Itâs well-documented by this point: museums are changing. No longer solely repositories of information and keepers of culturally important artifacts, museums today are taking on new roles and shaping revised definitions of …
“Access for All” Begins with Community Listening at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cassandra Clement was always on the lookout. A self-described âstalkerâ of quiet places to sit at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (CZBG), she always took note of benches tucked away in more secluded areas, or any nook or cove …
Space for Civic Dialogue
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. A public education program at the Walker Art Center involving local artists invites community conversation on immigration …
Rising to the Challenge
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, museums are broadening their missions to serve community needs. Baking bread, …
Making the Abstract Real
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. The US Capitol Visitor Center engages student audiences near and far in civics education. Ifâto quote the title of a …
Redefining âAmericanâ
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. A collection initiative at the National Museum of American History gives voice to undocumented immigrant activism. On …
Civics in Action
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. How can museums nurture the next generation of citizen-leaders? âWhy does it even matter?â As a middle school history …
Get Out the Vote
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. This article is the perspective of the author and does not serve as formal legal advice. Itâs always recommended to …
Pandemic-Friendly Ideas for Welcoming Immigrants and Refugees to Your Community
Welcoming Week is an annual event from Welcoming America that seeks to unite recent immigrants and refugees with longer residents in communities. Along with other organizations of all stripes, museums have been involved for years, hosting …
