Hi, Anthony. You are the second person to bring the fine work of GOHI to my attention! Seems there's a lot of great work coming out of our history museums and societies. In fact, there's more that enough for an entire panel on this sector alone. In the end, I've determined that the best course for my panel is to focus on museums without LGBTQ content, ones that draw LGBTQ communities into the lives of our institutions. Having said that, my inquiry has unearthed enough content for 3-4 panels...and I want to keep that conversation alive. To this end, I intend to let all who have responded know what we are doing and encourage them to deepen the conversations among the various sectors. If you'd like to be a part of this ongoing convo, please just send me your e-mail. Many thanks, A.
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Angela Dodson
COO
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Washington DC
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2015 10:18 AM
From: Anthony Gibbs
Subject: LGBTQ-centered Audience Development, Exhibitions & Programs
Hi Angela,
Our GOHI (Gay Ohio History Initiative) may be of use to you. The initiative is guided by a collections plan that illustrates a variety of contributions made by GLBTQ Ohioans, including material provided by such diverse organizations as the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus; the Ohio State University's Gay and Lesbian Alliance; Outlook Media; and Stonewall Union (Columbus). The Ohio History Connection accessioned the collection, consisting of primarily archival material, and made it accessible to the public. This collection plan has opened up many partnerships and programming opportunities. We are partnering with key organizations in the GLBTQ community to host film festivals, collect oral histories, and present this history to all Ohioans. We are looking forward to doing much more.
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Anthony Gibbs
Community Engagement Coordinator
Ohio History Center - Ohio History Connection
Columbus OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-27-2015 02:48 PM
From: Angela Dodson
Subject: LGBTQ-centered Audience Development, Exhibitions & Programs
Hi, Sandra.
All good stuff, this. Thanks so much for it. I'm spending the next hour or so getting caught-up on this conversation and seeing where it looks like our panel stands. I very much want to have the world of children's museums represented. The work you are doing is impressive...and vital. I want to use this platform to encourage others to do the same for ALL those in their communities.
More soon,
Angie
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Angela Dodson
COO
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Washington DC
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-26-2015 02:48 PM
From: Sandra Bonnici-Hoecherl
Subject: LGBTQ-centered Audience Development, Exhibitions & Programs
Hi Angela
I would like to connect you with some of my colleagues from Edventure and Boston Children's Museum. We presented at ACM on this topic and all of us had a unique perspective to engaging LGBTQ audiences. From collaborations,exhibits and overall strategic planning and investment in diversity and inclusion.
We put together many handouts and resources for our session and I know that my colleagues would have even more to say about the topic and would be happy to share.
I can tell you that yes, very much so, these audiences are on our radar and we define Access, Diversity and Inclusion as follows:
Access means I know where the door is and I can get to it and through it.
Diversity means that I see myself and my values reflected in the organization.
Inclusion means that I have voice in the organization in helping it to achieve it's mission. (Not about me without me)
If you would like to contact me offline I can further connect you with this conversation. I would also say that you may wish to check out the blog The Incluseum for more information, articles and resources.
Hope this is a good starting point,
Sincerely,
Sandra
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Sandra Bonnici-Hoecherl
Associate Director of Education and Access Diversity and Inclusion
Madison Children's Museum
Madison WI
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-24-2015 01:08 PM
From: Angela Dodson
Subject: LGBTQ-centered Audience Development, Exhibitions & Programs
Does your museum have LGBTQ communities on your radar? Have you mounted LGBTQ exhibitions or offered LGBTQ programming (or, do you plan to?)? If so, please let me know. We'd love to represent a variety of case studies and voices in the session. Many thanks--
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Angie Dodson
Director of Learning & Engagement
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Washington DC
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