Museums as Community Partners: Collaborating for Cultural Enrichment with Valerie Innella Maiers and John Woodward
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Do you want to stay ahead in the digital age and ensure your museum thrives? Are you looking for ways to adapt and embrace the opportunities of the digital landscape? Join us as Valerie Innella Maiers and John Woodward share their insights on how museums can evolve their role in the digital age. Discover the solution they will be presenting, which will enable you to achieve the desired outcome of adapting and thriving in the digital world. In a world silenced by the pandemic, Valerie and John found themselves faced with a daunting reality. But within the depths of these uncertain times, a spark was ignited, birthing an unexpected journey. They broke free from the confines of the physical museum walls and embarked on an exploration into the digital age. The M files podcast became their vessel, sailing through uncharted territories, unraveling the evolving role of museums in this brave new world. Join them on this extraordinary voyage as they share the untold stories, the triumphs, and the challenges that lie ahead. In this episode, you will be able to: ·       Enlighten yourself with the integral role of museums as community partners. ·       Discover the noble endeavor of museums in safeguarding history and magnifying the beauty of art and culture. ·       Dive into the complex web of relationships between museums and other societal pillars such as libraries, governments, and non-profits. ·       Enjoy an abstract journey unveiling the authentic experiences provided by museums that remain untouched by the digital wave. Our special guests are Valerie Innella Maiers and John Woodward Valerie Innella Maiers, Ph.D, teaches art history, museum studies, and coordinates museum internships at Casper College. Dr. Innella Maiers is the 2020 recipient of the Governor's Art Award, nominated by the Wyoming Arts Council, was selected as a part of a University of Wyoming faculty cohort in Jerusalem at the W.F. Albright Institute of Archeological Research in 2023. Co-hosting the M Files podcast alongside Valerie is John Woodward, a stalwart figure known for his considerable contributions to enhancing Wyoming's historical and cultural landscape. John also brings an intimate understanding of a museum visitor's perspective, offering a well-rounded view of their significance today. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:01 - Introduction, 00:01:52 - Starting the M Files Podcast, 00:05:32 - Adapting to the Pandemic, 00:08:26 - Growth and Format Evolution, 00:11:53 - Trends in the Museum Industry, 00:17:04 - The Power of Favorite Objects, 00:17:59 - Prompts and Topics for Discussions, 00:19:55 - Showcasing the Diversity of Museums, 00:21:47 - The Relevance of Museums in a Digital Age, 00:27:12 - Museums in Rural Communities, 00:34:00 - Museums as Community Partners, 00:35:17 - Different Roles of Museums and Libraries, The resources mentioned in this episode are: ·       Listen to the M Files podcast) to explore the world of museums, from big cities to small towns, and everything in between. Sign up for our Storytelling Podcast Newsletter! Follow this link) or use the QR code