Dear Museum Community,
The violence and chaos that ensued in our nation’s capital on January 6 was horrifying and reprehensible, and a clear attack on our democracy and society propagated by deliberate deception and misinformation from elected officials. On a day that the United States recorded the most COVID-19 deaths in a single day so far, rioters invaded the U.S. Capitol building in an effort to overturn the unambiguous results of our presidential election resulting in the additional tragic loss of lives.
Museums serve millions of people of all backgrounds and political persuasions in communities across the country, who cast their vote on Election Day. Regardless of whom their ballots favored, our support for the democratic process and the peaceful transition of power must be unequivocal.
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JONESBORO – A generous donor who requested to remain anonymous is making a $25,000 gift commitment to a special endowment in support of Arkansas State University Museum.
The donor specifically directed that the proceeds from the endowment will be designated for the care, management and conservation of the museum collections, and encourages others who are interested in supporting the museum and its mission to add to the endowment fund.
“This gift is as insightful as it is generous. Collections care is crucial to a museum’s existence, yet it is carried out behind the scenes without fanfare and is unnoticed by the public,” noted Dr. Marti Allen, director of the museum. “That the donor chose to remain anonymous is beautifully consistent with the recognition that collections care, a core function of museums, quietly enables every other function.”
North Florida Museums Interact With Public Despite COVID-19 Challenges
By Franki Rosenthal
January 8, 2021
Walking through the empty gallery halls at the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville every day hurts Dixie Neilson to her core. The museum has been closed to visitors since March, and as quiet as museums typically are, these bare walls and silence felt different.
“It’s a challenge for us both physically and emotionally,” said Neilson, the executive director. “We love the public, and we really want them to share things with us.”
But they all are facing significant financial hits as the pandemic continues to ravage the nation.
INDIANAPOLIS â This year, Conner Prairie will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a new way, premiering an online exhibit that can be explored safely from home.
âDr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Legacies of Social Justiceâ examines historical moments in the civil rights movement and relates them to what is happening in the world today. The online exhibit examines the history of the nonviolence movement, drawing a clear line from the mid-twentieth century to present day American life.
Debuting as part of this new virtual exhibit is “MLK’s Lasting Legacy,” a documentary created by four high school students during their time as 2020 Conner Prairie Activists in Residence. Produced by WFYI, the short film speaks on Dr. King’s important work and how it has evolved into today’s Black Lives Matter movement. It will debut on MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 18, on ConnerPrairie.org.
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