The Progress Report
A newsletter for museum professionals that’s serious about audience progress but playful about the process.
Contributors
- Alexa Magladry 1
- Aubrey Bergauer 1
- Ben Mosior 1
- Erin Milbeck Wilcox 2
- Isabel Singer 1
- Isabella Bruno 2
- Jennifer DePrizio 1
- Kelly Cannon 3
- Kimberlee Kiehl 1
- Krista Dahl Kusuma 1
- Kyle Bowen 159
- Lynda Kelly 1
- Nameiko Miller 1
- Rachel Ropeik 1
- Randi Korn 1
- Rebekah Harding 1
- Robert Weisberg 1
- Rosie Siemer 11
- Ruth Hartt 1
- Steve Boyd-Smith 1
- Susan Hawksworth 2
Embracing Seasonality as a Tool for Meaningful Experiences
I can’t imagine living without seasons.
How do people in California get out of bed in the morning?
I picture them sitting on sweaty Santa laps or swatting Thanksgiving mosquitos. One moment they’re drinking a pumpkin spice latte with the top down on their convertible — the next, they’re on a beach watching fireworks in a wool sweater.
It’s not right.
Seasons give us a feeling of possibility and accomplishment, beginnings and endings.
Museums Need a Little More Sci-Fi
The start of a new year is a perfect time to imagine how we might get to an ideal future state.
Choosing Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Gatherings Through the Lens of Listening
Can listening be a deciding factor in how we gather?
When is gambling *not* gambling?
It’s satisfying to have a blanket rule to live by, but nobody wants to be Linus.
All research is a form of gathering
Can you really make better decisions without connecting with others? Exploring the intrinsic link between research and gathering.
Re: The museum conference of the future
Exploring the tensions between self-funded communities, compensating contributors, and ensuring accessibility through a post-conference era lens.
More Engagement = Less Value
Readers share insights on museum engagement, inclusivity, and membership in this roundup of newsletter responses from the Museums as Progress community.
Rethinking Museum Membership: Innovative Strategies and Models from The Membership Innovation Group
Insights from the Membership Innovation Group on alternative approaches to membership pricing, benefits, and engagement that can make museums more accessible and impactful.