Like banners, murals are another medium that offer some unique values in communities or natural and cultural heritage sites. We see them used effectively in some places, used poorly in others and often not used when they might be a great option. Here are some good reasons to consider them in your setting.Continue reading “Paintbrushes Ready – Seven Reasons to Make a Mural”
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Seven Reasons to Fly Your Banner High
I try to photograph interpretive media wherever we travel to serve as an idea file. In recent years I’ve seen some really creative uses of banners at varied sites, but especially at zoos and aquariums. Banners are usually long strips of fabric or weatherproof vinyl with a verbal or visual message. As interpretive mediaContinue reading “Seven Reasons to Fly Your Banner High”
Museum Activism with Current Exhibits on Current Events
I recently listened to an interesting crowdsourcing story by Pat Mack on Colorado Public Radio about Denver’s History Colorado Center. The story detailed an exhibit project that lets homeless people connect with the broader community. The artifacts in the exhibit consist of handmade signs collected by Assistant Curator James Patterson from homeless individuals in downtownContinue reading “Museum Activism with Current Exhibits on Current Events”
The Glamping Experience
One of the best nights of my life was spent in a comfortable bed in Ruzizi Tented Lodge in Rwanda. It was intriguing and frightening at the same time. Before your mind runs wild with possibilities, let me set the scene. We (my wife, Lisa, and I) had just settled in under a lightContinue reading “The Glamping Experience”
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