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Point of View: Letting the Outside In

By Lonnie G. Bunch Ill

When we welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we can increase our reach, relevance, …
A Time to Unite for the Semiquincentennial

By John R. Dichtl

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

By Ember Farber

Key lessons on how to effectively engage elected officials from a Capitol Hill chie…
A Penny for Your Arts at the Denver Cultural Institutions

By Michele Ames

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

By Katrice Lee

Working with the California Association of Museums, a fundraiser with the San Diego Natural History Museum gained valuable advocacy …
Partners in Humanities

By American Alliance of Museums

Former AAM President and CEO Laura Lott in conversation with NEH Chair S…
Meeting an Educational Need at the William King Museum of Art

By Charlotte Torrence

To reach rural schools, staff at the William King Museum of Art get in the Va…
Point of View: Leading from the Front Lines

By Jason Porter, Mary Kay Cunningham, and Mariruth Leftwich

As museums focus on community engagement, museum educators are more important…
Transcending Dogma at the High Museum of Art

By Andrew Westover

The High Museum of Art considers polarization, values, and civic good in its art educatio…
Belonging from the Beginning at Filoli

By Erika Frank

Filoli works with preschool programs throughout the year to help young children become comfortable…