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In their latest blog post, second year Fellow, Natalia, shares what a day in the life looks like for a Fellow at the Museum of the City of New York! They shared, "Depending on the time of year, I will teach one or two field trips a day. Each trip is an entirely different experience. Developing my arsenal of teaching strategies has taken lots of practice, experimentation, and collaboration with other facilitators on the Education team." https://lnkd.in/eywi3isx

New NACC Member Research 🖊️ A new report by The LBJ School of Public Affairs Professor Francie Ostrower sheds light on the artistic and fiscal challenges that 25 performing arts organizations encountered while seeking to build new audiences, yielding insights into approaches that worked, and those that didn’t. Overall, the findings suggest that while expanding audiences is possible, it may not always happen on an organization’s desired terms. Therefore, if organizations want to change how audiences engage with them, they must be open to changing themselves. This research was funded by The Wallace Foundation, and can be found in full at https://lnkd.in/gPAd8xHD. #art #arteducation #audience #sustainability

Let’s go back in time! ⏳ Whether you’re focusing on pioneer times or another historical time period, this lesson is designed for teachers and students heading to their local Heritage Village Museum. Here we gooooo: https://lnkd.in/g5Tp_kiW Have a goose idea for a future lesson plan? Comment below 👇

Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn more about the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and upcoming celebrations in this resource guide from National Museum of the American Latino

- The local museum is a treasure trove of history and culture. - It offers visitors a glimpse into the past and a deeper understanding of their community. - The museum showcases a diverse range of exhibits that cater to all interests and ages. - It is a place for history buffs, art enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the world around them. - The museum has knowledgeable staff and engaging displays. - Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich heritage of their town or city. - It is not just a place to learn, but also a space to connect with others and foster a sense of community pride. #coursera #spread #certificate #knowledge #ContinuousLearning #CareerGrowth #SkillsUpgrade #EducationMatters #KnowledgeIsPower #SkillBuilding #Upskilling #OnlineCourses #LearningOpportunities #LinkedInLearning #CertificationGoals #CareerAdvancement 

How might we reimagine new forms of museum collaborative research for public value? 🏛 ASSEMBLY is a national research development project we are conducting in collaboration with The Australian National University and Monash University. The project aims to foster a deeper integration of research within museum practice, enhancing their educational role and expanding their impact on communities. Examining why we need to change? What should we change? How must we go about changing? Discover more about the project here: t.ly/PylL8

As we prepare to head into #2024, our executive director Omari Rush is sharing the context that is framing CultureSource’s thinking as we prepare to launch new programs and initiatives in the new year. Check out Omari’s video message to members, partners, funders, and allies of the arts—which outlines key themes we are noticing in the sector and how we will continue to investigate new resources to help you tackle pressing organizational challenges. https://lnkd.in/gy_2kkPu

🌞 Summer holidays are just around the corner! What about hitting the ground running after returning from your holidays? 😎 💡 Take the opportunity to register for 12th International Summer School – Trends and new developments in Laser Technology! This five days workshop, which takes place from 28.08 - 01.09.2023, aims to bring together undergraduate and PhD students in an intensive study program on fundamental and applied aspects of laser technology. Do you want to know more? Just click the link below!

👀 Did you missed the online panel discussions during the #ChinatownReimagined Forum in #Montreal last September? Watch the English recording of Chinatown is not a museum here! French recording coming soon! Chinatown is not a museum, it is a living community! The common perception of urban Chinatowns as historic tourist attractions impacts the priorities and choices that cities and governments make for revitalization and development. Who gets to have a future in the neighbourhood and whose needs are ignored? A traditional place of sanctuary for many marginalized groups, Chinatowns are home to seniors, low-income residents and several others facing linguistic, cultural and other social barriers. The neighbourhood is also facing a challenge of increased populations that have issues with substance abuse and mental health. How can we center the needs of Chinatown’s housed residents in the future of these neighbourhoods and find ways to foster and grow the intangible cultural heritage of Chinatown that is built on the interactions and relationships of its residents and living communities? This panel reimagines a future for Chinatown centered around quality of life, access to services, needs of residents, both housed and unhoused, equitable development that grows culture & community, and approaches to land ownership and housing that look to retain and grow the residential base of Chinatown. UBC Initiative for Student Teaching and Research in Chinese Canadian Studies (INSTRCC) Jessica W. Chen Sarah YeungWinnie Fong louisa-may khoo #JIAFoundation #FondationJIA https://lnkd.in/eBG9xTUR