An edition of The art of relevance
(2016)
The art of relevance
by Nina Simon
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"What do the London Science Museum, California Shakespeare Theater, and ShaNaNa have in common? They are all fighting for relevance in an often indifferent world. The Art of Relevance is your guide to mattering more to more people. You'll find inspiring examples, rags-to-relevance case studies, research-based frameworks, and practical advice on how your work can be more vital to your community. Whether you work in museums or libraries, parks or theaters, churches or after school programs, relevance can work for you. Break through shallow connection. Unlock meaning for yourself and others. Find true relevance and shine"--Amazon.com.
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Communication and culture, Social aspects, Engagement (Philosophy), Philosophy, Museums, Public relations, Case studies, Education, Museum visitors, Museum, Management, Museumspersonal, Besucherverhalten, Publikum, Communication and Culture, Musées, Philosophie, Aspect social, Relations publiques, Publics, Art and society, Relevance (philosophy)| Edition | Availability |
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Table of Contents
Introduction : Unlocking relevance
Part 1. What is relevance?. A walk on the beach
Meaning, effort, bacon
Something old, something new
Two delusions about relevance
A note on irrelevance
Part 2. Outside in. People who don't normally show up
Start at the front door
Some doors are invisible
Dumbing it down
Whose room is this?
The people in the room
Go outside
Inside-outsiders
Otherizing outsiders
Outsider guides
Outside institutions
Making room
Part 3. Relevance and community. How do you define community?
Finding your people
Wants and needs
Needs and assets
Community-first program design
Relevance for one
Relevance for everyone
Build a door or change the room?
Building a bigger room
Part 4. Relevance and mission. Steady in the storm
A hunt for relevance
Relevance is a moving target for institutions
Relevance is a moving target for content
You can make boring things relevant
The ugliest painting on the block
Proactive relevance
Content versus form
Old plays, new forms, new audiences
Co-creating relevance
Getting past the pretty fish
One core, many doors
Part 5. The heart of relevance. Part ex-con, part farmer, part queen
Measuring relevance
Transformative relevance
Empathetic evangelists
A great treasure.
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Includes index.
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