[BCMA] I borrowed an exhibit idea...

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv]

...and now I'm trying to remember who I "borrowed" it from!

I remember hearing, possibly a number of years ago now, of a museum
somewhere in the province that created an exhibit by inviting members of
the community to explore its collections, choose an object that resonated
with them, and then present the object in a way that reflected the
community member's own perspectives and experiences.

We have a 40th anniversary coming up here in Creston, and I'm thinking a
similar approach could be a really good way of engaging with community
members who may not have participated in the museum in the past, work with
many different cultural groups, and look at our collections with new and
non-colonial eyes.

I know this isn't my original idea - I'm definitely taking advantage of
someone else's brilliance here. Now I'm wondering if any of you are that
brilliant person and, if so, would you be willing to share some strategies
and lessons learned with me?

Thanks!

Tammy

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Tammy Bradford, Manager

Creston Museum

219 Devon Street, Creston BC V0B 1G3

250-428-9262


*The Creston Museum operates on the unceded traditional territory of Yaqan
Nukiy within the Ktunaxa Nation.*
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