I just returned from the 2011 annual meeting of the American Association of Museums in Houston, TX. I visited museums, talked with numerous colleagues and sat through several amazing sessions. I also sat through several really boring sessions. The thing I’m taking away from my time there is a reading list. There were so many great thinkers present and I look forward to delving deeper into some of their ideas:
- Ignite the Power of Art by Bonnie Pittman.
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Week in Philanthropy E-newsletter.
- Nina Simon’s The Participatory Museum.
- The Convivial Museum by Kathleen McLean and Wendy Pollock.
- AAMD Strategic Plan by Lord Cultural Resources once it is up and online and Artists, Patrons, and the Public: Why Culture Changes by Barry Lord and Gail Dexter Lord.
Some great late-night reading ahead!
04/07/2011 at 9:34 pm Permalink
The 2011 Annual Meeting was a resounding success thanks to everyone’s participation—both on-site and online through the Virtual Conference. The professional growth and shared experiences will be sure to bolster our collective success for months to come. We are already looking forward to next year in Minneapolis/St. Paul!