Last night I attended the evening session of the public consultation undertaken by our museum. The museum staff and advisory board will use the public feedback to develop a new 5-year plan.
I think this is an exciting initiative, inviting community members to participate in the planning, and the large attendance seems to be an indication that people want to have a say in the direction of public institutions.
After introductions, an historical overview of the museum, a briefing about museums today, and comments from Gerry Osmond, Executive Director of the Alberta Museums Association, facilitator Larry Stewart led us through activities that helped us generate discussion and ideas and then organize those ideas.
Our museum has recently been designated a "Recognized Museum" by the Alberta Museums Association new accreditation program, becoming one of only 76 facilities in the province with that designation. Congratulations to all those who were involved with obtaining the designation!
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