From Small Wins to Sweeping Change - Working Together to Foster Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism in Museums (Paperback)

How does a diverse community thrive in spaces that were designed to be exclusionary? Museums-with histories tied to colonial violence and racist practices and whose survival is largely reliant on the generosity of wealthy donors-were not built to be inclusive. Yet many museums' missions and the people who bring these missions to life have egalitarian aims. In recent years museum practitioners across the country have been proactively confronting our histories of colonization and exclusion and advancing equity and inclusion. Museums of all types have formed cross-departmental teams to critique their internal practices, review hiring processes, and ultimately foster a more diverse and inclusive environment for both visitors and staff alike. But how do such initiatives get off the ground? How do individuals build support among all stakeholders and successfully advocate for new positions, programs, and cross-departmental working groups? How can colleagues work together across departments to foster more inclusive museum practices? This book from the American Alliance of Museums brings together a collection of tools, solutions, and models from DEAI practitioners who have actively worked together towards institutional change. With 60% BIPOC authorship, this book will provide hope and inspiration, as well as concrete strategies for museum workers all over the country who are achieving small wins and fostering sweeping change in the predominantly white cultural sector through innovation, collaboration, and courage. This is the first book to focus specifically on collaborative and inclusive practices in equity and anti-racism work in different types of museums. Its case studies demonstrate the importance of relationship building, authentic connections, and developing foundations together over time, providing a much-needed resource for museum professionals at every level who are grappling with inequities that are pervasive in museums.

General

Imprint:	American Alliance of Museums
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	American Alliance of Museums
Release date:	June 2022
Editors:	Priya Frank • Theresa Sotto
Dimensions:	229 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	268
ISBN-13:	978-1-5381-6359-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Museums & museology Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management & management techniques > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5381-6359-4
Barcode:	9781538163597

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