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Point of View: Letting the Outside In
When we welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we can increase our reach, relevance, …
A Time to Unite for the Semiquincentennial
The US Semiquincentennial is an opportunity for museums and cultural institutions to bring people together in the quest for liberty, equality, a…
A Mini Master Class in Museum Advocacy
Key lessons on how to effectively engage elected officials from a Capitol Hill chie…
A Penny for Your Arts at the Denver Cultural Institutions
The Denver arts and cultural community has built an ecosystem that encourages voters to fund its work, one penny…
Collective Action with the California Association of Museums
Working with the California Association of Museums, a fundraiser with the San Diego Natural History Museum gained valuable advocacy …
Meeting an Educational Need at the William King Museum of Art
To reach rural schools, staff at the William King Museum of Art get in the Va…
Point of View: Leading from the Front Lines
As museums focus on community engagement, museum educators are more important…
Transcending Dogma at the High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art considers polarization, values, and civic good in its art educatio…
Belonging from the Beginning at Filoli
Filoli works with preschool programs throughout the year to help young children become comfortable…
Widening the Lens at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is engaging students in inclusive discussions of artworks where diversity is not necessaril…
Sharing Tools, Expanding Knowledge at the California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences is partnering with museums across the country—and the globe—to engage more young community …
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From SME to C-Suite: Complementing Your Specialization with a Business School Education
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Alliance Blog
In June, reporter Robin Pogrebin published “What Does It Take to Run a Museum? The Job Description is Changing.” in The New York Times. Drawing on interviews with veteran art museum …
Evidence of Things Not Seen
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Center for the Future Of Museums Blog
The current edition of TrendsWatch includes a “Short Take” on how our country and our sector are beginning to grapple with how to compensate descendant communities for historic harms. …
September Advocacy Updates – Congress Returns and NVRD 2023
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Advocacy Alert
Advocacy Alert – September 8, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Speak Up for Museums: Congress Returns for a Busy Fall Season – and a Government Shutdown? News You Can Use: …