Make Us Visible’s Post

👀 Did you missed the online panel discussions during the #ChinatownReimagined Forum in #Montreal last September? Watch the English recording of Chinatown is not a museum here! French recording coming soon! Chinatown is not a museum, it is a living community! The common perception of urban Chinatowns as historic tourist attractions impacts the priorities and choices that cities and governments make for revitalization and development. Who gets to have a future in the neighbourhood and whose needs are ignored? A traditional place of sanctuary for many marginalized groups, Chinatowns are home to seniors, low-income residents and several others facing linguistic, cultural and other social barriers. The neighbourhood is also facing a challenge of increased populations that have issues with substance abuse and mental health. How can we center the needs of Chinatown’s housed residents in the future of these neighbourhoods and find ways to foster and grow the intangible cultural heritage of Chinatown that is built on the interactions and relationships of its residents and living communities? This panel reimagines a future for Chinatown centered around quality of life, access to services, needs of residents, both housed and unhoused, equitable development that grows culture & community, and approaches to land ownership and housing that look to retain and grow the residential base of Chinatown. UBC Initiative for Student Teaching and Research in Chinese Canadian Studies (INSTRCC) Jessica W. Chen Sarah YeungWinnie Fong louisa-may khoo #JIAFoundation #FondationJIA https://lnkd.in/eBG9xTUR

We visited the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History today in Washington, DC and it was just fabulous. We highly recommend it to all Linked In members visiting DC. Visitors are able to enter the museum until 4:00 p.m. Passes are released at 8:00 a.m., for time slots up to 30 days out. Same-day passes are released beginning at 8:15 a.m. They are free to reserve. It’s a little more complicated than needed (eg you have to enter your email twice) so leave some time for filling it out via your cell phone on site! All groups (schools, families, educational groups, etc.) larger than nine must use the group reservation link. Important Conditions: The Smithsonian’s timed pass reservation system is for visitors’ personal use only, and Smithsonian timed passes are valid only for the stated visitor(s), guest(s), date, and time. Passes may not be sold or transferred. Reservations that violate these conditions may be cancelled. Once inside you are going to absolutely love it! The presentations are on six floors so just pick one to get the most out of your visit. We picked Concourse 3 : the earliest period of African-American history but other floors cover cultural developments, including music and film so do a little planning! #nationalmuseumofafricanamericanhistory

You can vote now to recognise the contribution of Yarrila Place to the “Creativity and Culture” and “Regional Growth” of Coffs Harbour!  Public voting is open until 26 April for the National Awards for Local Government.     Since opening in September 2023, Yarrila Place has quickly become a dynamic community hub for arts, people, technology and culture.  Yarrila is a Gumbaynggirr word that means to ‘illuminate’, and here are some statistics worth shining a light on: - More than 32,000 visitors to Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) in the first six months of opening.  - 12 exhibitions hosted at YAM, across the 5 exhibition spaces, including the acclaimed Sea Monsters exhibition which runs until 26 May.  - More than 900 artifacts in the free and permanent museum exhibition ‘Yaamanga Around here’, that tell the Coffs Coast’s story.  - More than 2,200 new City of Coffs Harbour library members since the new library opened, an increase of more than 5 percent. Vote in the Creativity and Culture category:   https://lnkd.in/gZjbFMZ5    Vote in the Regional Growth category: https://lnkd.in/g8a-c92C Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts #NALG2024 #localgov #cityofcoffsharbour 

So much to say about this project: 1.) We had an engaged client who trusted us to take risks 2.) We aligned clearly on vision from the get-go 3.) We had gorgeous content to design around and be inspired from And I think it’s paid off. We won an award. We’re getting some attention through various industry channels. It’s nice to feel validated, but the secret sauce was this: we had a client who shared our values. We’ve been talking a lot internally about our superpowers, our stories and values. One thing remains consistent: We believe the mundane can be marvelous. That being status quo is actually riskier than digging for authenticity. That brands who are brave and have a POV will always cut through the noise. Kudos to our amazing clients, friends and collaborators over at The Mansion. If you are local and a history buff, please do yourself a favor and visit (or at least poke around the site’s virtual tour!) Visit the site → https://lnkd.in/dDaRCyru Full case study → https://lnkd.in/dhXBxr_V

So inspiring presentation by Simon Njami, an independent writer and curator from Paris, on how museums should reload to represent all times in the same location and provoke contradiction, to include all places in a contradictory dialogue on the notion of the space, and to incorporate all the different notions of discourses.  Museums and museum professionals should think about for whom they are doing their programs and what the museum is for. 

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has declared the theme for this year's International Museum Day (May 18th, 2024) to be "Museums for Education and Research." Here in Nigeria, our museums are brimming with potential to be vibrant hubs of learning and discovery! I Suggest that the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and all museums under their authority organize events for school students and the general public in their respective states. This would be a great way to raise awareness about the importance of museums. The theme is "Museums for Education and Research." Ideally, the National Commission would already be aware of International Museum Day, which takes place on May 18th, 2024. However, if they are not, this theme aligns perfectly with the spirit of the day. This IMD, let's celebrate the incredible potential of Nigerian museums and monuments sites! Share your favorite museum experiences in the comments below. Cc: ncmmng Sir gbile holloway #internationalmuseumDay #nigerianmuseums #educationandresearch #culturaltreasures

Slice of Life #4 Your perspective changes everything: 1) Museum of failure or gallery of trying 2) Archieve of mistakes or Library of lessons 3) Mountain of experience or ocean of regret Everything you are going through will be worth in the end. Keep on going. -@opiamotivation-

In a recent comedy bit, Taylor Tomlinson suggested starting museum visits in the gift shop, saying: "I don't want to look like an idiot standing in front of an unimportant piece of art for too long... What made the magnets? What made the postcards? What can I take home with me?" Despite the humorous take, it highlights a critical issue in the museum world. Are we too focused on the masterpieces, missing out on the emotional and educational value of the entire collection? 🎨🏛️ Museums should be spaces of exploration and connection, where every piece can evoke personal responses and inspire us. The obsession with only the famous works can overshadow this. As someone passionate about cultural heritage, I believe we need to shift this perspective. It's important to celebrate all the pieces, famous or not, and encourage visitors to discover the stories and emotions behind them. 🌟 By fostering a more inclusive appreciation, museums can improve our cultural experiences. Let’s make every visit about discovery and connection, not just ticking off the masterpieces. 🌍✨ #MuseumExperience #CulturalHeritage #ArtAppreciation #MuseumVisit

Are you curious about what drives success in theme parks and museums? 🌟 Ever wondered which attractions pull in the most visitors globally, or what factors are shaping attendance trends in the industry? 🌍🎢🎨 At Storyland Studios, we're excited to partner with AECOM and the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) to present the 2023 Global Attraction Attendance Report! The AECOM/TEA Theme Index and Museum Index are must-reads for staying updated on the latest developments and performance metrics in this dynamic sector. These annual reports offer in-depth analysis, showcasing top-performing attractions, emerging trends, and visitor engagement insights. 📥 Want to be among the first to access these reports? Subscribe now to be notified as soon as the report is live! Sign up here https://hubs.la/Q02BLfKb0 Join us in exploring what makes theme parks and museums successful! #ThemeParks #Museums #IndustryTrends #AECOMReports #TEAReports #ThemeIndex #MuseumIndex #MarketResearch #LeisureIndustry #VisitorAttractions #SubscribeNow

#SpoilsOfWar - short 🧵 on the Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture 1995 symposium to examine the events relating to the loss, reappearance and recovery of #CulturalProperty during and since WW2. Where is it now? Russia, private hands, museums, lost or destroyed. Further reading recommendations linked at end. https://lnkd.in/ebtFS_du