Originally posted on Fresh in the Field:
Preschool Easel Art – Courtesy of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center New jobs are tough. Some days I think I’ve finally got things figured out and other days my brain feels like paint splattered on a canvas. I am almost a full four months into my job…
Monthly Archives: November 2013
What Happened in Museums This Week? November 16 – 22
BIG Selected to Design Human Body Museum in France BIG has been announced as the winner of an international design competition for the new Cité du Corps Humain (Museum of the Human Body) in Montpellier. Rooted in the city’s long medical history and world renowned medical school, which dates back to the 10th century, the … Continue reading
New Report: NMC Horizon Report, 2013 Museum Edition
Last week, I excitedly wrote about Digital Engagement in Culture, Heritage and the Arts (the new digital strategy book by Jim Richardson and Jasper Visser). Well, this week I have more good news to share with you. It’s time to put on those reading glasses – the NMC Horizon Report, 2013 Museum Edition is here (its … Continue reading
Meet a Museum Blogger: Jake McGowan-Lowe
Jake McGowan-Lowe is a bone collector, explorer, and author. He is eleven years old and lives in a beautiful part of Scotland with his mum, his dad, his baby brothers (Sam and Harry), and his two pussy cats. Jake loves walking, exploring, watching wildlife, and collecting bones. He’s been collecting bones since he was six and started blogging in … Continue reading
Now Available: Digital Engagement in Culture, Heritage and the Arts
In my presentations regarding social media and digital engagement/outreach I always recommend the Digital Engagement Framework (DEF) Workbook as a great “start here” document. Developed by Jim Richardson of SUMO and Jasper Visser (read his #MuseumBlogger profile here) of Inspired by Coffee, the DEF provides a step-by-step process for cultural organizations to effectively (and realistically) … Continue reading
Meet a Museum Blogger: Katie Bowell
Katie Bowell spent the first day of her first museum job being “peed” on by butterflies. She then went on to develop exhibits, launch new museums, and co-author books and interpretive guides. And then she spent time being sneezed on by bison, so not that much changed. Katie works with museums to find the spaces … Continue reading
What Happened in Museums This Week? November 2 – 8
Dallas Museum of Art Gets $9 Million Gift The Dallas Museum of Art has received a gift of $9 million that will help ensure the continuation of free general admission and will also allow the museum to publish its collection online. To read more, click here. Funds Sought for Science Fiction Museum Lift-Off Science fiction … Continue reading
Can Objects Speak for Themselves?
What came first – the object or the interpretation? Okay, so this isn’t quite the chicken and the egg scenario…but it’s a fascinating question none the less. This week on Twitter, Drew Radtke (@RadtkeDrew) asked: Can objects speak for themselves? My gut reaction is “yes, yes, YES!!!” (I’m a big fan of radical trust, after … Continue reading
Meet a Museum Blogger: Colleen Dilenschneider
Colleen Dilenschneider is a Generation Y museum aficionado and the Chief Market Engagement Officer for IMPACTS, a global leader in predictive market intelligence. Colleen works with zoo, aquarium and museum leaders (ZAMs, affectionately) to ensure the long-term relevance and financial success of their visitor-serving organizations. She specializes in the evolution and deployment of innovative community … Continue reading
What Happened in Museums This Week? October 26 – November 1
A Children’s Museum Comes to Bulgaria Traditionally an American invention, children’s museums are now also becoming an American export. The America for Bulgaria Foundation, a charity in Sofia backed by the U.S. government, is financing one of the first children’s museums in Eastern Europe. A New York firm, Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership, … Continue reading
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