By: Ann Craig
I am managing the design and construction of a new exhibition wing at the University of Oregon (UO) Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene, Oregon. The project has been in the works since 2009. It’s my first big project as a museum professional and I’ve learned a great deal. This post is a brief look the process so far and an attempt to get help from those of you with...
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By: Andrea Godinez
Do you consider yourself a scientist? Or see the ways that research affects your daily life? Sometimes, for those of us who are not working in a lab or the field, science can seem exclusive and disconnected from our lives.
That’s why I have devoted my career to telling stories of science and research in ways that are hopefully accessible to our audiences – including those who...
Do you consider yourself a scientist? Or see the ways that research affects your daily life? Sometimes, for those of us who are not working in a lab or the field, science can seem exclusive and disconnected from our lives.
That’s why I have devoted my career to telling stories of science and research in ways that are hopefully accessible to our audiences – including those who...
September 11, 2012
By: Krystal Glasman
Only seven months ago, I moved from Orange County to Coachella Valley; not for the golf, music festivals, or endless sunshine, but for a rare opportunity, the inception of the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. The Palm Springs Art Museum decided to expand their presence within the Coachella Valley and now operates a second site in Palm Desert. As Education Programs...
Only seven months ago, I moved from Orange County to Coachella Valley; not for the golf, music festivals, or endless sunshine, but for a rare opportunity, the inception of the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. The Palm Springs Art Museum decided to expand their presence within the Coachella Valley and now operates a second site in Palm Desert. As Education Programs...
September 6, 2012
What do Joie de Vivre hotels, the Oakland Museum of California and EmcArts’ Innovation Labs have in common?
Find out at the 2012 Smith Leadership Symposium when 20+ institutions share their stories of organizational change, employee engagement and leadership on Friday, September 7 in Balboa Park, San Diego.
The 2012 Smith Leadership Symposium Organizational Innovation and the Engagement Equation...
Find out at the 2012 Smith Leadership Symposium when 20+ institutions share their stories of organizational change, employee engagement and leadership on Friday, September 7 in Balboa Park, San Diego.
The 2012 Smith Leadership Symposium Organizational Innovation and the Engagement Equation...
September 5, 2012
By: Jill Connors-Joyner and Nik Honeysett
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away, the Rebel Alliance stood bravely against the evil Galactic Empire, never backing down despite overwhelming odds. Formed by a brave few after the Clone Wars, the Rebel Alliance worked in secret for decades to restore democracy to the galaxy. Eventually, armed with the significant firepower and iconic leadership...
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away, the Rebel Alliance stood bravely against the evil Galactic Empire, never backing down despite overwhelming odds. Formed by a brave few after the Clone Wars, the Rebel Alliance worked in secret for decades to restore democracy to the galaxy. Eventually, armed with the significant firepower and iconic leadership...
August 31, 2012
By: Clayton Drescher
Why do we work so hard on field trip programs? Scheduling logistics, paperwork, lesson plan development, docent training, etc. require a massive group effort. Is it because we can all remember field trips from our youth? Is it because an early museum visitor becomes a frequent museum visitor? Is it because teachers often use words like “actual,” “genuine,” “first-hand,”...
Why do we work so hard on field trip programs? Scheduling logistics, paperwork, lesson plan development, docent training, etc. require a massive group effort. Is it because we can all remember field trips from our youth? Is it because an early museum visitor becomes a frequent museum visitor? Is it because teachers often use words like “actual,” “genuine,” “first-hand,”...
August 28, 2012
By: Jessica Rinaman
Imagine visiting a public park in 15th century Spain. There is green space, canyons, fountains and gardens all around you. In the center of this park, as you walk down a cobble stone path with highly ornamented, flamboyant architectural buildings on either side. Within the buildings of Balboa Park in San Diego you can experience performing arts organizations, cultural centers...
Imagine visiting a public park in 15th century Spain. There is green space, canyons, fountains and gardens all around you. In the center of this park, as you walk down a cobble stone path with highly ornamented, flamboyant architectural buildings on either side. Within the buildings of Balboa Park in San Diego you can experience performing arts organizations, cultural centers...
August 8, 2012
By: Nicole Herden
For the past year, I have been working two part time curatorial assistant positions. The opportunity to gain insight into two long established art museums within the greater Phoenix area simultaneously is rare, let alone having the same job title. Both Phoenix Art Museum and Arizona State University Art Museum have unique distinctions; a stroll through their galleries, browsing...
For the past year, I have been working two part time curatorial assistant positions. The opportunity to gain insight into two long established art museums within the greater Phoenix area simultaneously is rare, let alone having the same job title. Both Phoenix Art Museum and Arizona State University Art Museum have unique distinctions; a stroll through their galleries, browsing...
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