Publisher's Synopsis
How does a diverse community thrive in spaces that were designed to be exclusionary? Museums - with histories tied to colonial violence and racist practices and whose survival is largely reliant on the generosity of wealthy donors - were not built to be inclusive. Yet many museums' missions and the people who bring these missions to life have egalitarian aims. This book from the American Alliance of Museums brings together a collection of tools, solutions, and models from DEAI practitioners who have actively worked together towards institutional change. With 60% BIPOC authorship, this book will provide hope and inspiration, as well as concrete strategies for museum workers all over the country who are achieving small wins and fostering sweeping change in the predominantly white cultural sector through innovation, collaboration, and courage.
