I am working on creating some institutional messaging to better guide our internal understanding on appropriately considering the delicate nuance of inclusivity related to the "holiday season" and how as an arts museum we can articulate to our programmers/staff the fact that this time of year presents a unique opportunity to celebrate our diverse backgrounds and experiences while acknowledging that many individuals engage with this season in varied ways.
I am curious and wonder if any of you in the community have drafted guidelines, memos, or standard practices that guide the institutional mindset on this topic and provide some guardrails and ways in which to provide clarity to staff on what is accepted and desired as far as programming, decor, store merchandise, music, etc. is concerned.
Any suggestions or sharing of resources or documentation you have already created would be greatly appreciated. I'm not trying to re-create the wheel and I am also very interested to see what other museums in the field are doing to navigate this topic.
Best,
Jamie
Director of DEI, John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Sheboygan WI
JMKAC.org
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Jamie Haack
Director of DEI
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Sheboygan WI
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