“Museums and Societal Collapse” with Robert Janes [The Strategic Museum Exchange]

What role might cultural institutions play in supporting their communities during extreme social turmoil or collapse? Executive directors are invited to join us for a special event series with Author Robert Janes to explore this question while reading Janes’s latest book Museums and Societal Collapse: The Museum as Lifeboat. Each week, we’ll meet to discuss a portion of the book, with Robert Janes himself present to provide insights, answer questions, and engage in dialogue about the future of museums in the face of societal challenges. This reading series offers a unique opportunity to explore the implications of societal collapse for museum leaders and to reimagine the role of museums in a rapidly changing world.  What to Expect • Engaging discussions with Robert Janes • A supportive environment to share ideas and concerns with fellow museum leaders • Opportunities to connect the book’s concepts to your institution’s challenges • Collaborative exploration of innovative strategies for museums in times of crisis In this sessionDiscussion of chapter two of the book. How to Participate This reading series is exclusively available to participants of The Strategic Museum Exchange. If you’re an executive director interested in joining the Strategic Museum Exchange, sign up here to be added to the RSVP list. About Robert Janes @Robert Janes brings nearly 50 years of museum experience as a scholar, practitioner, and leader. He is the Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Museum Management and Curatorship, founder of the Coalition of Museums for Climate Justice, and former President and CEO of Glenbow Museum. With a Ph.D. in Subarctic Archaeology, Dr. Janes has worked extensively with Canada's Indigenous Peoples and advocates for museums as important social institutions. He is an honorary life member of the Canadian Museums Association and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field.