Hi everyone,

 

We’re hosting the next VRA Conference here in Baltimore. My colleague, Lael Ensor-Bennett, asked me to share this call to ARLIS-L. Please let her know if you’re interested. And, please keep the Baltimore VRA Conference on your radar!

 

All my best,

 

Don Juedes

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Good afternoon, All,

 

I am currently accepting proposals for ~2 additional presenters for the following session to be held during VRA 2020 in Baltimore, March 24^th-27^th.

 

Session Title: How to GLAM in "Charm City:" Community Building between Baltimore and Its Cultural Institutions

 

The summary is below. For those interested, please send an abstract for a ~15 minute paper/presentation, a short biography, and your contact information, off-list to Lael Ensor-Bennett, [log in to unmask], Visual Resources Collection, Johns Hopkins University by November 15^th.

 

Thanks so much,

Lael

 

Summary:

Nicknamed “Charm City,” Baltimore is nationally known for its history and arts scene, from the War of 1812 to Edgar Allan Poe to John Waters. However, the city is also known for high instances of violent crime, widespread economic hardship, and recent civil unrest. The many disconnects between various communities in the city have plagued Baltimore and its perceptions.   

 

How have local GLAM institutions engaged with the diverse Baltimore community? How have they ethically told difficult Baltimore stories with their collections or accounted for underrepresented groups in their collections? How are media professionals handling social justice and community outreach and engagement? Panelists will include a range of professionals from local Baltimore institutions, including the Milton S. Eisenhower Library at Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland Historical Society.

 

This panel seeks to provide ideas and assistance to professionals at GLAMS on how they might negotiate these complex issues in their own communities, as well as navigating the questions that arise about ethics and institutional responsibility.

 

What is the role of GLAMS in all of the communities they serve? How can GLAMS represent all constituents while telling stories in an ethical way that avoids appropriation? How can GLAMS best work together with the community while maintaining focus on their missions and existing collections? How can we encourage positive communications and foster partnerships within our communities?

 

 

Lael J. Ensor-Bennett

Vice President for Conference Arrangements, Visual Resources Association

Assistant Curator, Visual Resources Collection

Visual Resources Collection LibGuide

History of Art Department

167 Gilman Hall

Johns Hopkins University

3400 N. Charles St.

Baltimore, MD 21218

410-516-7122

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