How Visitors Changed Our Museum

How Visitors Changed Our Museum

How Visitors Changed Our Museum

Tranforming the Gallery of California Art

Edited by Barbara Henry, chief curator of education and Kathleen McLean, principal Independent Exhibitions. This book shares practices and recommendations about transforming an art gallery into a lively and welcoming place for encountering and engaging with art. Offered are lessons learned from over four years of:
·       Putting the visitor experience at the heart of the efforts 
·       Conducting a major interpretive project supported by research and evaluation
·       Cultivating a culture of innovation to create an art gallery for the 21st century
Publication supported by the James Irvine Foundation with additional support from the Institute of Museum and Library services.
2011; softcover spiral bound; 144 pages; 8.5 x 11" wide
$14.95