3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Many museums are beginning to reemerge in a new, hybrid world of fundraising and philanthropy. While some strategies and tactics have shifted, the heart of successful campaigns remains the same: major gifts. Major gifts propel capital campaigns to transformational heights while also inspiring a strong culture of philanthropy. Join us to hear from two museums about the cultivation and stewardship...
Decolonization heals. Decolonization reconnects people to the natural environment. Decolonization finds common ground. At the Burke Museum, we are embedding Indigenous voices in all aspects of museum practice in ways that promote decolonization and contribute to meaningful systemic change. Join us for a conversation about how we are creating an institutional culture that values and reflects the...
Through exhibitions, programs, and content, the Portland Art Museum, Seattle Art Museum, and Museum of Natural and Cultural History have partnered with Anthony Hudson (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde)—the artist who transforms into Portland’s premier drag clown, Carla Rossi—to initiate intersecting conversations around identity, gender, capitalism, and white supremacy. Come explore ways in...
Exciting possibilities await us when we invest in museum archives! Through archives, relevant and engaging connections happen and a more inclusive, approachable space for community results. Learn how nascent collection and institutional archives expand accessibility, reach new audiences, and create unexpected discoveries that empower and shift narratives. This session will explore approaches to...
