May 12th | 11:00 - 1:00 PST

What can Libraries and Museums teach us about designing for self-directed learning, civic engagement, and joY?

The first systematically organized library emerged in the 7th century BC, in contemporary Iraq, for the sole purpose of “democratizing knowledge.” This legacy lives on in modern libraries, museums, and cultural institutions across the globe who strive to ensure that learning is accessible to all.

In this conversation with leaders and curators of three remarkable spaces, we’ll glean lessons in designing for wonder and growth in inclusive, non-coercive ways.

Register below with a sponsorship code or via sliding scale pricing that begins at $25. Note, the sliding scale is an intentional effort to make inspiration as accessible as possible and to distribute resources equitably between organizations we work with.

Field trip guests

Studio NPL

Located at Nashville Public Library, Studio NPL is an innovative, technology-driven learning environment for teens aged 12-18 with interests in engineering, filmmaking, graphic design, and music among many other creative modalities. We’ll hear from studio coordinator Niq Tognoni, to share more about Studio NPL’s resources and its nurturing environment for teens to explore and engage their passions.
Walker Art Center

The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN presents contemporary visual arts and design exhibitions; dance, theater, and music performances; and film screenings. We’ll be joined by Taylor Jasper, the museum’s Assistant Curator of Visual Arts to share her lens on knowledge curation across disparate audiences.
KSMoCA

The Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Museum of Contemporary Art (KSMoCA), is a contemporary art museum and social practice art project inside and in partnership with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School, a Pre K - 5th grade public school in NE Portland, OR. KSMoCA connects public school students with internationally renowned contemporary artists through collaborative workshops, exhibitions, artists lectures and site-specific commissions. We’ll be joined by Program Manager, Laura Glazer, who will share how KSMoCA reimagines the way museums, public schools, and universities can affect people, culture, and perspectives.