How Do We (Re)Vision our Museums?

Museums in Conversation is sponsored by Museumwise and Museum Association of New York.  In partnership with Corning Incorporated Foundation, New York Council for the Humanities and New York State Council on the Arts.

A hearty thank you goes out to all of our 2012 presenters, volunteers and participants for making this conference a wonderful experience for all involved!  As they become available we will be posting resources and presentation files from the conference program on our schedule page.  Check back often to see what we’ve added.

We also want to thank our conference photographer, Ashley Hopkins-Benton, for being on site to capture many wonderful moments, to view her pictures, click here

The 2012 Conference Keynoter was Ron Chew who talked about his Five Museum Essentials

Ron is principal of Chew Communications and the former executive director of Seattle’s Wing Luke Asian Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. Known as an innovator using cutting-edge presentation with a locally oriented-emphasis, Chew helped redefine museums by melding cultural identity, civic participation, and museum programs into a new tool in the fight for social justice.

The 2012 Conference also featured a luncheon address, “The Challenges Facing Us — And How to Beat Them” from AAM president, Ford W. Bell.

This talk provided a 30,000-foot overview of the many challenges confronting America’s museums — from art to zoos and everything in between. While the specifics may change depending upon the museum type, the key to overcoming these obstacles is common to the entire field. Namely, unity, and speaking with one voice.

Ford W. Bell began his tenure as president of the American Association of Museums in June 2007. He brings to AAM a lifelong passion for museums, and a clear understanding of the important role which museums play as places of lifelong learning and inspiration.