Cultivate Inquiry, Collaboration, and Care

We will re-imagine the cultural narratives of our galleries by reckoning with collecting histories, by incorporating new perspectives in interpretation, and by altering our presentations to better represent the relationships of global cultures. To achieve this, we will cultivate collaboration, productive dialogue, inclusion, and teamwork among ourselves and our stakeholders.

Goal 1, Objective A: Revitalize the galleries

Tactic 1: Present timely, topical exhibitions in collaboration with faculty, students, and colleagues, drawn from and expanding our knowledge of the collection.
Tactic 2: Test innovative approaches to collection installations.
Tactic 3: Solicit feedback from students, faculty, and community stakeholders to inform future gallery presentations.
Tactic 4: Collect strategically to acquire objects that expand the stories we tell and that represent the rich diversity of artists and cultures.

Goal 1, Objective B: Improve accessibility and inclusion

Tactic 1: Add visitor-facing staff, especially security, and invest more time in training Gallery Guides and Volunteer Guild members. 
Tactic 2: Increase the museum’s open hours.
Tactic 3: Enhance digital access to the collection and programs. 
Tactic 4: Provide accommodation for people of all abilities, and engage students in this effort.
Tactic 5: Activate the courtyard and grounds of the museum with campus and community events.

Goal 1, Objective C: Invest in a culture of teamwork and care

Tactic 1: Implement staff-wide trainings.
Tactic 2: Establish regular post-project team assessment and improvement meetings.
Tactic 3: Clarify staff roles and annual priorities. 

Goal 1, Five-Year Measures of Success

• Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community stakeholders participate as thought partners in creating new interpretation and re-balanced collection presentations.
• The Allen, its collections, exhibitions, and programs, reach a broader audience, because it is more accessible, and staff are more welcoming and more responsive, both online and in person.