Abstract
Museum participation that builds community has been discussed by many professionals (Falk & Dierking, 2012; Hein, 1998; Simon, 2017; Villeneuve & Love, 2017) from the perspective of museum education, education curation, visitor-centered curation, socially-engaged art, etc. Co-curation and co-creation practices are artwork creation practices that emphasize collaboration works among curators and creators transited from passive participation to active collaboration. Yet, many scholars concentrate on traditional onsite museum learning (Falk & Dierking, 2012; Hein, 1998; Kothe, 2016; Simon, 2017). The third place theory (Oldenburg, 1998) has been applied to many onsite museum practices as well to improve social interactions. With the emergence of the virtual museum, digital exhibition platform, and technological advancement, the demand for formal digital and hybrid exhibitions that accelerate community collaborative curation and creation study evolved. The FSU Museum of Fine Arts is a dynamic institution that utilizes its exhibitions to foster a sense of community engagement and collaboration. Through the varied exhibitions and programming, the museum seeks to provide visitors with a deep understanding of the curation and creation process. The exhibitions hosted at the museum feature collaborations between multiple artists, visitor participants, community stakeholders, and curators, showcasing the diverse perspectives and voices of the community. The museum provides a safety hybrid third place for museum all participants and community stakeholders.
Presenters
Zida WangMuseum Educator, Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, Florida, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2023 Special Focus—Museum Transformations: Pathways to Community Engagement
KEYWORDS
Collaboration, Co-curation, Co-creation, Hybrid exhibition, Socially-engaged art, Third place museum
