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June 7, 2021
The Science of Grief Podcast
Last Wednesday, Science Gallery Detroit and WDET-FM, Detroit’s NPR Station, published the first episode in a new joint podcast called The Science of Grief. Inspired by the highly successful SGD program of the same name,...
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October 16, 2020
FUTURE PRESENT: A Design Exhibition During a Pandemic
On Friday, September 11, 2020, Science Gallery Detroit opened it third annual exhibition—FUTURE PRESENT: Design in a Time of Urgency—in the midst of a global pandemic. This year’s exhibition theme, which was planned prior to...
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October 10, 2020
Science Gallery Detroit Performance Closes Out Concert of Colors
Although concerts and music festival throughout the nation have been canceled this year due to the global pandemic, the 28th edition of the Concert of Colors (October 6-11) will take place digitally this October with...
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August 10, 2020
A Creative Call to Action
In June, Science Gallery Detroit launched an open call for a new Rapid Residency program to prompt innovative responses about the current social challenges impacting Detroiters. The application period extended from June 22 to July...
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June 1, 2020
Building Bridges While Fighting Racism and Xenophobia
Today I had the privilege and honor of serving on a timely and important panel — Building Bridges While Fighting Racism and Xenophobia — presented as part of the 2020 American Alliance of Museums’ virtual...
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April 2, 2020
A New Professional Journey
On April 1, 2020, I began a new professional journey as director of Science Gallery Detroit. I’m both honored and thrilled to lead this work on behalf of Michigan State University. I’m looking forward to...
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March 25, 2020
Pro Bono Consultations in a Time of Crisis
The DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland will offer pro bono consultations to any U.S.-based non-profit arts or culture organization between March and June 2020, as a response to the mounting effects...
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March 18, 2020
“Practical Steps in a Time of Uncertainty.” — A note to arts and cultural administrators from our firm
My colleagues Michael Kaiser (Chairman) and Brett Egan (President) have penned a message to arts and cultural administrators in response to the current pandemic: March 16, 2020 Dear Friends: We write in recognition of the...
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March 18, 2019
Pro Bono Strategic Planning and Research Initiative
Earlier today our team announced that we will be providing five arts and cultural organizations in rural, semi-rural, or micropolitan communities with pro bono strategic planning services. This opportunity, underwritten in full by the University...
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October 18, 2018
Supporting the Arts Innovation & Management Program
Beginning this Fall, our team will be providing capacity building support to over 240 small- and mid-sized arts organizations in seven cities. These organizations are all funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies through their unique and impressive...
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