CANCELLED -- Shaping Futures Together: Museums and Libraries as Community Collaborators (Mountain Region Workshop)

Shaping Futures Together: Museums and Libraries as Community Collaborators (Mountain Region Workshop)

Cost: $10 for NCMC Members/$15 for Non-Members
Max 20 participants

In this Lunch and Learn workshop, Katherine Calhoun Cutshall, Collection Manager of Buncombe County Special Collections, will share her knowledge and expertise in curating projects that engage directly with local communities. Drawing on her first-hand experience with community partnerships, Katherine will offer advice on best practices for building community-minded programming. From special events and social media features to inclusive collecting and genealogical research, discover how you can enrich your museum’s public offerings through community engagement. Bring your lunch and ideas, as the second half of this workshop will include a roundtable brainstorming session to share ideas and experiences. Coffee and light refreshments will also be served.

Image: Staff of Buncombe County Special Collections, Buncombe County Community and Public Engagement team, and YMI Cultural Center at a recent workday.