ABSTRACT

With the onset of the pandemic, Philbrook Museum of Art’s education department grappled with loss of staff, suspension of long-standing programs, and an unclear sense of identity and purpose. As the larger institution sought to continue a transformation towards more equitable and culturally resonant practices, we undertook a process of self-reflection that revealed how much previous program commitments had hindered the pace of change. Through choosing to leave behind inherited departmental structures and committing more time to relationships with colleagues and partners, we found a more sustainable, equitable, and impactful trajectory for our work.

摘要

随着大流行的开始，菲尔布鲁克艺术博物馆的教育部门面临着人员流失、长期项目暂停以及身份和目标意识不明确的问题。当更大的机构寻求继续向更公平和文化共鸣的实践转变时，我们进行了一个自我反思的过程，揭示了以前的计划承诺在多大程度上阻碍了变革的步伐。通过选择放弃继承的部门结构并投入更多时间与同事和合作伙伴建立关系，我们为我们的工作找到了一条更可持续、更公平和更有影响力的轨迹。