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How do you feel about operating funds for University museums. Should revenue follow the 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 revenue streams followed by other institutions. https://lnkd.in/e9FmqRYe
What can heritage institutions learn from (international) best practices regarding the ‘decolonization’ of museums? And what role can contemporary artistic practices take in these processes? Delve into these complex theoretical and practical questions in our new release 'The Future of the Dutch Colonial Past', where the very design of the book is a strategy of decolonization. The book is read backwards, questionning dominant forms of knowledge sharing. Read a sample, and order your copy here! https://lnkd.in/eXcmvt66
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There are so few opportunities to bring colleagues from across sectors together who are solely focused on Visitor Experience.... and this one is FREE & Led exclusively by colleagues from in-sector who volunteer their time. It's been a joy to work on this alongside Carlton, Meghan, Rich and Elena H. We're assembling a great line up of speakers (Maybe you want to throw your hat in the ring) for what is set to be an unmissable day of networking, learning and ideas sharing. ***FIVE steps and you'll be able to experience the power of a nearly decade old community of Visitor Experience professionals coming together: *** (1) If you haven't - join the forum (our Linked in Page - Visitor Experience Forum (VE-Forum) & Search for a 'Group' (1000 members) under the same name. (2) Get a free ticket, spaces are limited: https://lnkd.in/etpDiqkG (3) Check out the website: https://lnkd.in/e3GBx6UF (4) If you've a great story or talk idea to share on 'the future of visitor experience' - use the website to register your proposal. (5) Keep checking back on the group and our website for exciting announcements including an EPIC event sponsor AND for the programme of talks.
💥Happy #VEFORUMFRIDAY and what a Friday it is as we get to announce our first event of the year! 💥 Get your calendars, save the date and book your trains to BIRMINGHAM because we’re bringing you your most requested event . . . The Visitor Experience Forum Seminar 2024 - The future of Visitor Experience! For the first time we’re stepping out of London and we’re incredibly excited to welcome you all to Thinktank - Birmingham's Science Museum, a part of Birmingham Museums Trust on Thursday 11th July. We’re currently working on pulling together a super exciting line up of speakers but for now get yourself ahead of the game as we’re expecting a total sell out for this event and register for your place ASAP at the link below! https://lnkd.in/eHn5Z-x3
🎨 Dive into the world of museums like never before 🌍 Ever wondered how museums can transform our understanding of history, art, and culture? #MuseumLearningSummit 2024 will take place on July 16-17, 2024 as a virtual conference. https://lnkd.in/gMpayjm7 #MuseumNext #MuseumLearning #culturalexperiences #digitalheritage MuseumNext
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This from the Museum of Contempory Work. One of the questions we ponder and also one of the attractions of the Guild. Do you work for money? Do you work for passion? Perhaps we can turn our gaze to the Guild … Do you Guild to think or do you Guild to do? Do you Guild to go deep on the now or deep on the future? Do you Guild to learn or do do you Guild to connect? Should we judge the success of our Guild by the crowds we attract or the outputs we produce? Contemplate and let simmer. Grey Swan Guild
"At the NEMO European Museum Conference we will together explore the power museums have to face polarisation: Which possibilities do museums have to navigate controversies and foster dialogue and debate? How can museums better respond when caught in the crosshairs of socio-political debate? Additionally, the conference will discuss how to build strong relationships with underrepresented groups and foster their representation in polarising times. Finally, we will bring to light the growing political pressure that museums worldwide are grappling with; inviting and analysing possible (re)actions as models for prevention." https://lnkd.in/dMmtVqfa
Virtual Summit: “small But MIGHTY: the powerful resilience of SMALL museums” The American Association for State and Local History presents a virtual summit that will celebrate the creativity and resourcefulness of small museums through the lens of resiliency. What have we learned about small museums responding to global change that can inspire the field? How can the challenges of operating a small museum also make it easier to be nimble when faced with obstacles? This virtual summit, developed by small museums for small museums, will provide practical information as well as inspirational stories to prepare participants for the future, in particular, the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. https://lnkd.in/ehscpMV4
Before engaging in a program evaluation, it’s always important to slow down and carefully consider the *why.* This post lays out three considerations that help you do that.
Evaluating audiences’ experiences in a museum program, exhibition, or initiative, like most things, requires thoughtfulness and planning to be useful. But, when things get busy and deadlines loom, sometimes the last thing you want to do is slow down and consider why you are doing something. It’s often our job as evaluators to help people slow down and consider that question of why. Why do you want to do evaluation? Why now (and for what purpose)? With that in mind, here are three key things anyone should consider before embarking on evaluation for our Consultant Researcher, from Emily Skidmore. https://lnkd.in/e3Zkub6B #Evaluation #MuseumExpereince #MuseumProgram #MuseumExhibition #MuseumInitiative
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I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be hosting the V&A Interpretation Course again this year. Starting on June 28th and over the course of six weeks I’ll be welcoming expert speakers to share their secrets and experience of creating some incredible and ground-breaking exhibitions. Places are still available so please share this with anyone you think might like to attend. #museums #interpretation #victoriaandalbertmuseum https://lnkd.in/eJtsUtg8
We are looking for YOUR ideas about sessions for #NEMA2024! The theme of this year's conference, taking place November 6-8 in Newport, RI is "We the Museum: Toward a 'More Perfect' Vision for our Changing World." As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, now is a time to reflect on both the origin of America’s museums, and consider the field not only in its current state, but where it has grown from the past, and what it can be in the future. Just as America was by no means perfect at its inception, neither was the museum field. While the U.S. Constitution seeks a “more perfect union,” how can we work towards a “more perfect” museum world? How can we be better, if perfection is out of reach? Do you have a great idea for a session unrelated to the conference theme? We want to hear those too! Submit your session proposals by March 29, 2024. Click here for details: https://ow.ly/RxM150QQmvz
Do you want to build a museum? If you’d like to learn more about it, check this toolkit by Florence Schechter, founder of the Vagina Museum! 🏗️ 🌺 This resource includes exercises, examples and advice for building museums and organisations. It’ll help you refine your museum’s purpose, write exhibition briefs and figuring out practical details like the perfect location and funding. Link to the resource:
