The Visual Resources Association (VRA) is pleased to announce registration is now open for:Learning to Look and Looking to Learn: A Workshop on Visual Literacy/ (ONLINE)*Instructors: Jessica Sack and Rachel ThompsonFriday, October 25th // 3:00-7:00 PM EDT (Zoom workshop)$65 for non-members / $50 for membersAs we now work in hybrid settings—in person and online—there is an increasing challenge to develop visual literacy skills of both educators and students, uniquely positioning those who work with visual medi ...Continue Reading

This Week In Global Museum | Celebrating 29 Years Serving The Profession | The #1 Museum Site For Museum News, Museum Jobs, Museum Resources & More! http://www.globalmuseum.org.**  The world's first AI art museum will be a big test for the technologyWhile the question of copyright in AI art is being dealt with in the courts, the matter of whether anyone wants to look at it will be put to the test by a new AI art museum in Los Angeles called Dataland.**  This Museum Ups Game To Equal Ascensi ...Continue Reading

Do you have your ticket? https://museumeducatorsofsoutherncalifornia38.wildapricot.org/event-5876696Get ready for an *exclusive behind-the-scenes tour* and an inspiring conversation at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes’s PST ART Community Hub! Plus, dive into a culinary workshop with the fantastic Garden School Foundation. Immerse yourself in art, culture, and community! Don’t miss out on this unique experience for professional development—save the date and get your tickets soon: https://museume ...Continue Reading

This Week In Global Museum | Celebrating 29 Years Serving The Profession | The #1 Museum Site For Museum News, Museum Jobs, Museum Resources & More! http://www.globalmuseum.org.**  Why it's time for museums to take risks—or risk obsolescenceOne of the central challenges facing the museum field is the question of how to best share collections, especially historical ones, in ways that are inspiring, relevant and reflective of changing audiences’ wants and need.**  Vikings invade the Nordic mu ...Continue Reading

(https://www.munson.art)Utica, NY, US Museum Educator for Public Programs Full-time Regular Salary Range: $41.5K to $55K ($22.80/hour to $30/hour, hourly, non-exempt, 35 hours/week).  Apply Munson Museum of Art Museum Educator Munson Museum of Art in Uitca, NY is seeking a dynamic and engaging /Museum Educator for Public Programs/ within the Education Department to produce a range of interpretive adult and family public programs that are creative, relevant, thoughtful, accessible, and engaging. In t ...Continue Reading

Hello,   I am writing to share a new post from TPS Collective’s /Notes from the Field/ and invite contributions with our new fall call for posts. New post! *"Utilizing Student-Negotiated Curriculum for Archival Internships" by Victoria Jones* https://tpscollective.org/notes-from-the-field/student-negotiated-internships/   Want to contribute? /Notes from the Field/ is accepting submissions about teaching and working with primary sources for three series of peer-reviewed blog posts: “Language,” “T ...Continue Reading

New course announcement! Feel free to share widely. ???? ?? ?? ? ???????? Pirate Practices for Clever Rogues ????Pirates loom large in many people’s imaginations. You might think of them as bloodthirsty seafaring thieves. Maybe they remind you of a particular story. Whatever comes to mind, the truth is more complicated and interesting than you might think.????????????????????????Come aboard this three-part Zoom adventure to learn how these legendary buccaneers operated, why they still captivate us, and how their p ...Continue Reading

Culture Shift registration closes on September 30!  Culture Shift is a dedicated, small group cohort for museum leaders (museum directors and members of the leadership team) who are committed to the real work of changing organizational culture. Over 8 90-minute sessions, this program will lead you through the work of making direct and impactful change. See full program outline here. Sessions are the third Tuesday of each month, from 3-4:30 Eastern; all sessions are virtual. If you are not a member o ...Continue Reading

Hi Janet,At Mia, we wanted to provide visitors another option as well. Our Visitor Experience and accessibility teams found a higher weight capacity stool, available from Amazon (TAVR Furniture Portable Folding Chair with Handle, Heavy Duty Round Fold Stool Chair with 500lbs Capacity for Adults). We have stations for the gallery stools set up next to elevators, with the weight capacities shown, so people can select as needed. Best,Kara-- Kara ZumBahlen  |  Associate EducatorMinneapoli ...Continue Reading

Hi everyone, I'm trying to gain a better understanding of how children's museums handle the creation, preservation, and maintenance of digital learning materials. I've created a short survey (about 3 minutes) with a few questions to help me with my research and would greatly appreciate responses. And here is the link again just in case: https://s.surveyplanet.com/i5p7ao3mThank you for your help and time! *Visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more.* Follow u ...Continue Reading