Museums are employing a range of creative strategies to critically reexamine and address the balance of their collections towards better reflecting their community and complex histories. From community partnerships and artist-in-residence programs to thoughtful deaccessioning and acquisitions, hear from museum professionals about how they are striving to create inclusive, collaborative, and community-focused collections and exhibits.

Panel Participants

Frank Mitchell(moderator)
Curator at Large | The Amistad Center for Art & Culture Curatorial Adviser | Toni N. & Wendell C. Harp Historical Museum
Akeia de Barros Gomes
William E. Cook Vice President, American Institute for Maritime Studies | Mystic Seaport Museum
Jill Sawyer
Deputy Director | Abbe Museum