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resource research Public Programs
In this article, Joanne Jones-Rizzi, Program Director, People & Cultures, at the Science Museum of Minnesota, explores the role of museums in presenting and translating cultural experiences for visitors. Her perspective is based on twenty years of community-centered work in the field at two museums.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Joanne Jones-Rizzi
resource research Public Programs
In this article, Kathleen McLean, Principal of Independent Exhibitions and consulting Creative Director for the Oakland Museum of California, and Adam Nilsen, History Researcher at the Oakland Museum of California, describe the experimental design process associated with their new gallery "Forces of Change." This 750 square foot installation is part of the larger "Coming to California" history exhibit. The "Forces of Change" exhibit is being developed as part of a collaboration between 24 people from across California. This co-design and co-development project can be instructive for other
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TEAM MEMBERS: Kathleen McLean Adam Nilsen
resource research Exhibitions
In this article, Douglas Simpson, Senior Exhibit Designer and Associate at Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc., provides tips and advice for hiring an exhibit design consultant. Simpson provides resources for finding an exhibit designer, comments on speculative design, and discusses processes like contact negotiations, communication, and documentation.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Douglas Simpson
resource research Media and Technology
This article explores the ways museums can utilize portable devices (i.e cell phones) as a way to engage visitors in their exhibits. Featured are three museums experimenting with this technology in their exhibit spaces. Authors include Wayne Labar, Vice President of Exhibitions and Theaters at the Liberty Science Center, Denise Bressler, an Exhibit Developer and Project Manager at the Liberty Science Center, David Asheim, Founder and CEO of Guide by Cell, Peter Samis, Associate Curator of Education and Program Manager of Interactive Educational Technologies, and Stephanie Pau, Associate
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TEAM MEMBERS: Wayne LaBar Denise Bressler David Asheim Peter Samis Stephanie Pau
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
In this article, James Sims, principal of Threshold Studios, explains the work and value of exhibit designers. In particular, Sims focuses on an exhibit designer's expertise and practice.
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TEAM MEMBERS: James Sims
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
In this article, Dottie Miles, Exhibition Manager at Longwood Gardens and Lecturer at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, explores the lessons learned from the collaborative and creative approaches of museum studies programs that might enrich the practice of museum professionals. Miles compares her experience as a graduate student in Museum Exhibition Planning and Design to that as a working professional. Miles concludes that the elements of critique and collaboration, which are mainstays of the graduate experience, should be important elements of the field at large.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Dottie Miles
resource research Exhibitions
In this article, Erich Zuern, Producer for Derse Museum Group, discusses Request For Proposals (RFPs) and how to make sure you receive proposals that are focused on your needs from the most qualified firms. Zuern also addresses the factors that affect a firm's decision.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Erich Zuern
resource research Exhibitions
In this article, Tiffany Sakato, museum studies graduate student at NYU and exhibition media intern at the National September 11 Memorial Museum, explores how American graduate programs in museum studies are preparing students to think and operate globally. Sakato argues that this trend is sprouting from the personal interest and motivation of the students themselves.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Tiffany Sakato
resource research Exhibitions
In this article, Wendy Pollock, independent consultant and former manager of the exhibition program at ASTC, reflects on her experience with the science center movement and discusses the unanticipated effects traveling exhibitions can have on host museums and staff. Pollock explains how museums have commoditized exhibitions over time and offers advice on how to improve exhibits and provide visitors with novel experiences.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Wendy Pollock
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
This article presents examples of practical strategies for developing a positive and productive working relationship between museum clients and outside design firms contracted to develop exhibits. Authors include Donna R. Braden, Lead Experience Developer at The Henry Ford, Joseph Hines, Owner and Principal/Designer of Project Arts & Ideas, and Sharon Klotz, Director of Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Children's Museum.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Donna Braden Joseph Hines Sharon Klotz
resource research Exhibitions
In this article, Audrey O'Connell, Head of International Business Development at The Natural History Museum, London, describes the CASTEX Project, a collaboration of five European natural history museums who developed a set of guidelines to help museums produce and distribute natural history exhibits. O'Connell addresses the challenges and successes associated with this project.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Audrey O'Connell
resource research Exhibitions
The article is a summary of the comments and discussions a session at the 2006 AAM conference that addressed what museums in the fields of art, history, and science might learn from each other and how museums might benefit from "cross-pollination." Panel participants were Eric Siegel, Executive Vice President for Programs and Planning at the New York Hall of Science, Benjamin Filene, Director of the Public History Program at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, Deborah Schwartz, President of the Brooklyn Historical Society, and Jennifer MacGregor, Curator of Visual Arts at Wave Hill.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Eric Siegel Benjamin Filene Deborah Schwartz Jennifer MacGregor