The four of us, a team, stood together at the bus stop, waving to a beaming four-year old boy as he ran to catch his school bus. We all clapped and cheered as he continued to wave from the window. As we watched the bus drive down the road, every one of us wiped away tears.
Think about this in terms of libraries:
"Art and history are something you do, not just something you learn about. By inviting people to actively participate with us in co-creating programming, we empower them as creative agents, cultural producers, and people for whom the museum is a relevant, compelling partner.
Being a strong community hub requires bringing people together across difference, encouraging bridging experiences instead of targeting a specific audience. When we work with diverse collaborators, from opera singers and ukelele players to knitters and graffiti artists, we catalyze new partnerships and relationships that make our community stronger and more cohesive.
We believe in fearless experimentation. It is only by trying things out, challenging our assumptions, and analyzing the results that we can adapt and thrive in a changing world."