WEBINAR — Feeling stuck on the path to inclusion? While museums and museum designers increasingly recognize the importance of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA), it’s not always clear how to translate that intention into action. In this webinar, we explore how to holistically move from embracing IDEA principles to driving sustainable change within our organizations, museum spaces, and communities. Nicolle Figueroa Rosado (Big Break Foundation) and Summer Martin (Andiron) share their expertise on implementing IDEA strategies and fostering sustainable progress. A Q&A session follows the discussion.

Moderated by Trent Oliver, President and Chief Instigator of Blue Telescope.

WEBINAR — During this webinar, Cathlin Bradley from Kubik Maltbie and Matt Kirchman from ObjectIDEA, delve into project budgets and costs in a pre- vs. post-Covid world and consider key factors like professional fees, materials, maintenance, staffing, and ongoing support of the exhibits after opening.

Moderated by Paul Orselli, President and Chief Instigator of POW! (Paul Orselli Workshop).
Q&A session follows the presentation.

NEWS — Praxis Museum Projects Group is pleased to welcome Carrie Reid, Owner of Dala Projects, to our circle of esteemed industry professionals.

Carrie brings to Praxis a wealth of experience in the global museum and traveling exhibition sphere. Her role involves collaborating with both exhibition creators and museum institutions to develop, market, and launch traveling exhibits. Additionally, Carrie assists museums and other entities in acquiring prominent exhibitions for their venues.

Throughout her decade-long career, Carrie has significantly contributed to over 60 exhibition projects and has collaborated with upwards of 100 museums.

"Founding Dala Projects signifies my renewed dedication to the museum sector. My commitment is to share my knowledge, experience, and connections to support the museum industry for the better. I believe in empowering my clients to do their best work and to share the best possible experiences with the world.”

WEBINAR — During this webinar, Tony Warner and Bryan Abelowitz of Phase Shift Consulting guide you through making informed decisions about projection, LED, aspect ratios and audio technology. They walk you through buzz words like 4K, OLED, and USB-C making sense of it all as it relates to AV technology planning and design.

Moderated by Kris Collins, Managing Director at MGAC.
Q&A session follows the presentation.

NEWS — Praxis Museum Projects Group is pleased to announce that Cathlin Bradley, VP of Partnership Strategy at Kubik Maltbie, has joined our network of industry experts. Cathlin holds a Bachelor’s in industrial design from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master’s in Arts Administration from the University of Cincinnati.

For the past fifteen years, Ms. Bradley’s work has focused on exhibit fabrication. “I find it rewarding helping each of our client’s transform their unique vision into a built environment,” says Ms Bradley. In addition to her extensive knowledge of materials and fabrication processes, Cathlin’s experience working at both Georgia Aquarium and The Henry Ford Museum has contributed to her comprehensive understanding and holistic experience with the many facets of exhibition planning, including content development, fundraising, collections management, and inclusive design.

At Kubik Maltbie, Cathlin develops partnerships with museums, exhibit designers, and architects to create engaging exhibitions for museums and their visitors. Cathlin has also invested her time in service to the museum industry. She is constantly sharing her expertise at a plethora of educational events and conferences. Cathlin is an active mentor to emerging professionals and higher ed students seeking opportunities in the museum industry. “I am thrilled to welcome Cathlin to our Praxis network,” says Membership Chair, Carolynne Harris, “She will help to expand our burgeoning contribution to the museum field.”

Praxis Museum Projects Group is a museum professional’s network. We share ideas, best practices, new techniques, and new technologies. We are experienced practitioners working in many aspects of museum project development. We support museums, exhibit designers, and architects to create thoughtful, engaging, state-of-the-art, and sustainable museum environments. By gathering our various talents and specialties, members can discuss and share information critical to the continued enlightenment of the museum industry while assisting in the development of new works.

PODCAST—A Museum is a Business with Kris Collins

What’s it really cost to build a museum? How can we find out if a project is financially viable — before we start? What are the most common ways museum projects get in financial trouble?

Kris Collins, Managing Director of the Cultural practice group for MGAC, joins host Jonathan Alger (C&G Partners) to discuss “A Museum is a Business”.

Along the way: projects of the heart, why you shouldn’t Google what museums cost, and what happens when your own kitchen goes over budget.