This space was created by the Museum Education Roundtable to expand upon the most recent Journal of Museum Education (JME) issue, reflect on member events, and address timely issues that we face in the field of museum work. Read about how to write for our blog here.
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Letter from MER President
As 2021 comes to a close, the Museum Education Roundtable is ready to head into the new year during a moment of change for the organization. Our long-time Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Museum Education (JME), Cynthia Robinson has announced her retirement from her role. Through her decade-long tenure with the JME, Cynthia has supported the journal’s evolution, overseeing 39 … Read More
Limin-alley: a lockdown art experience in Belfast
As a complement to JME 46.3: International Perspectives: What is Museum Education, we are please to share this article by former MER Board member Margaret Middleton. This article was originally posted on Museums Association on May 18, 2021. Between the long rows of terraced homes in Belfast run narrow alleys: not-quite-footpath, not-quite-road. Both public and private, they seem to belong … Read More
Announcing MER’s new Membership and Marketing Manager: Aubrey Beam
After two years of service, MER wishes a fond farewell to Sam Theriault who helped the organization run smoothly and efficiently. They were an integral part of the team and will be missed! We were honored by the number of applications we received for the Membership and Marketing Manager position. After a thorough search, we are excited to welcome Aubrey … Read More
Dime que me ves: Facilitating bilingual programs for the community
“When museums include diverse voices and perspectives, they will attract new visitors who had previously felt disconnected, intimidated, or confused. The inclusion of LatinX voices, perspectives, and opinions validates our cultural importance, creates a different mindset about culture and values, and invites different ways of seeing and understanding,” (Strategies for Engaging and Representing Latinos in Museums, 2021, p.23) I immigrated … Read More
Announcing the Journal of Museum Education’s New Editorial Leadership
After twelve years of service as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Museum Education (JME), Cynthia Robinson will retire at the end of 2021. Cynthia has been involved with MER since 2006, and her many achievements and positive impacts merit their own celebration, so stay tuned as we honor her further in the coming months. In the meantime, the MER Board … Read More
Writing for Publications with the Museum Education Roundtable/Journal of Museum Education
Date: July 19, 1 pm EST. 1 hour. Registration Link: Register Here Learn about the various ways you can write for publications like the Journal of Museum Education. In particular, guests will hear from authors, guest editors, and the current Editor in Chief of the JME. Their presentations will focus on writing techniques, working with editors, co-editing your own issue, … Read More
CreatiVets Veteran Art Program in Partnership with the Dallas Museum of Art
Not only is Texas the second-largest state, it is also home to the second-largest veteran community in the country. As of 2018, more than 1.5 million veterans live in Texas, with approximately a quarter residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The transition to civilian life can be difficult, especially for those coping with service-related trauma. Artistic expression is particularly effective … Read More
Practitioners as Scholars: 2021 Summer Writing Workshop
Write for the Journal of Museum Education! Calling all museum professionals, practitioners, and emerging museum scholars! Have you wanted to write about your practice for a peer-reviewed journal but aren’t sure how? Do you have an idea that you’d be interested in workshopping and developing into a publishable article? If so, please submit an application to join us this summer … Read More