The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art received a $712,709 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America (MFA) program. The grant will fund a redesign and fabrication of the museum's interactive family gallery, supporting efforts to provide enriching, interactive, and accessible arts-based educational experiences to visitors. The project will involve research into best practices for developing interactive family spaces, collaboration with arts and education professionals to guide the design process, and focus groups to understand the needs and expectations of local families. An evaluation partner will support each step, including a second round of focus groups during a soft opening to assess the effectiveness of the new space. The project aims to create an updated exhibition for multigenerational engagement where families can be inspired, discuss art, experiment with processes, exercise creativity, and share meaningful time together. The award period is from September 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $250.0k | 7/12/23 |