13 GOAL 1: 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, ObjectiveA: 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 Guildmembers 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 museumwith 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-yearmeasures of success • Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community stakeholders participate as thought partners in creating new interpretation and re-balanced collection presentations • The AMAM, its collections, exhibitions, and programs, reach a broader audience, because it is more accessible, and staff are more welcoming andmore responsive, both online and in person Top: Curators Hannah Kinney and SamAdams discuss Where Is Consent in Art (Museums)? during a gallery talk scheduled for Consent Month at the college This experimental installation explored the ethics of presenting images of power and sexuality Photo by Stacie Ross Bottom left: A student reads a revised label in the exhibition Divergent Paths During a visit in the fall of 2022 Hunter Old Elk (Crow/Yakama), Assistant Curator, Plains Indian Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West was able to provide recommendations on appropriate storage and an updated tribal affiliation for two pairs of moccasins Photo by Stacie Ross Bottom right: In response to faculty and student requests, the South Ambulatory was reinstalled and is now devoted to art associated with some of the great religious traditions of Asia and ancient works that reflect traditional beliefs about the afterlife Each work is described in extended labels and grouped in relation to important themes Photo by Stacie Ross
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