pop up pem programming beyond the museum walls meg winikates, art & nature programs coordinator...

Pop Up PEMProgramming beyond the museum walls

Meg Winikates, Art & Nature Programs Coordinatormeg_winikates@pem.org | @mwinikates | http://brainpopcorn.com

Why me?

Range of events & partners

• School/PTO• Community/Local government• Non-Profit/Interest group

What they have in common

• They approach us (usually)• Light on staff• Welcome interdisciplinary

approach• Want hands-on activities• Not always as prepared as

they sound

Case Study: Salem Science Picnic• Annual outdoor event (participated 5+ years)• Organized by Salem public schools &

outside funder• High attendance, lots of fun

• Exhibition and non-exhibition interdisciplinary activities

• Art & Nature Center & admission awareness

• Disappeared without warning

Case Study: Big Draw Festival• International event• PEM-driven activities & partnerships• Lots of institutional buy-in• High attendance

• Long lead-up for marketing• Enormous staff time required• Logistics-heavy

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