Devon AkmonRed Doors: Museums as Sanctuaries During Civil UnrestEngaging community & providing physical & mental sanctuary during these turbulent times.Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Devon AkmonMuseums Serving Communities: Pandemic EditionMuseums continue to serve their communities in important ways during the pandemic.Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
Devon AkmonInnovative Cultural Programming During a PandemicIt’s been over seven months since the global coronavirus pandemic took root here in the United States. Arts and cultural organizations…Oct 21, 2020Oct 21, 2020
Devon AkmonA Decade of ArtPrizeThis past Saturday, Dharma and I travelled to Grand Rapids for the opening weekend of ArtPrize10. It’s remarkable to think this…Oct 1, 20181Oct 1, 20181
Devon AkmonOur Democracy’s Other Pillars: Cultural InstitutionsIndependence Day #242. On this day, our nation celebrates the founding of our democratic experiment — the United States of America — with…Jul 4, 2018Jul 4, 2018
Devon AkmonReflections on LeadershipAs part of our capstone for the 2016–17 American Express NGen Fellows program with Independent Sector, our crew created a series of…Dec 18, 2017Dec 18, 2017
Devon AkmonWhat the Elimination of the NEA and NEH Means to UsOn March 16, President Donald J. Trump put forth his budget proposal and it calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the…Mar 16, 2017Mar 16, 2017
Devon AkmonSharing Our Innovative Work at CityLab 2016I’m immensely excited to be in Miami for CityLab 2016. Over the next few days, attendees will explore both challenges and innovative…Oct 23, 2016Oct 23, 2016
Devon AkmonLittle Syria, NY at the Ellis Island Museum of ImmigrationOn October 1, 2016, the Arab American National Museum proudly opened the exhibition Little Syria, NY: An Immigrant Community’s Life &…Oct 20, 2016Oct 20, 2016
Devon AkmonMuseums and Libraries As Community CatalystsHow do museums and libraries catalyze communities? More specifically, how do they serve as “enablers of community vitality and co-creators…Oct 9, 2016Oct 9, 2016
