A talk given at the Nobel Peace Center on Monday, November 5, 2012 about how we transformed the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History through participatory practice.
22. “The percentage of ‘unrelated’ responses
decreased from 58% (white cards) to 40% (blue
cards), and ‘specific’ responses nearly doubled,
from 28% (white) to 50% (blue).”
http://www.participatorymuseum.org/ref3-16/
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29. even though we
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from picasso to
monet-this is
the first exhibit
opportunities for visitors to help us remake the museum, literally creating a place that is community-owned and reflective of our unique history and art.\n
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and introduced our monthly 3rd Friday themed festivals, which connect people to poetry\n
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The response this year has been incredible.\n
The response this year has been incredible.\n
The response this year has been incredible.\n
The response this year has been incredible.\n
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They are exploring art and history in new ways.\n
I care about the experiments, but most of all, I care about this community.\n
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creating spaces for hands-on experiences and connections between visitors, using the museum as a true gathering place for the diverse members of our community.\n