This is a fantastic proposal for a session.
On this side of the pond, a key issue remains persuading museums of the need to transform themselves. Your session will be a real driver for that.
A colleague and I ran a small project which we called 'Innovation in Museum Displays', funded by Arts Council England, that explored this issue through working with eight institutions, varying from a small local volunteer heritage group to the UK National Trust. We produced a report on this, which I attach in case it is of interest.
Best wishes and good luck for the session.
Graham
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Graham Black PhD
Professor
Nottingham
Original Message:
Sent: 08-08-2016 05:46 PM
From: Nomi Dayan
Subject: Transforming Museums: Looking for co-panelists(s)
Our museum has greatly transformed itself in the recent years. Has your museum transformed its focus, too?
We are a small maritime museum with a history of struggling with relevancy. Now, with a creative take on the museum's place in the world (among other positive changes!) we are now hitting our stride in our service to the community.
I would love to meet others who might have inspiration, suggestions, tools, and tricks to share at the upcoming AAM conference. Please reach out if this sounds like you!
Thanks!
Nomi Dayan
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Nomi Dayan
Executive Director
The Whaling Museum & Education Center
Cold Spring Harbor NY
ndayan@cshwhalingmuseum.org
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