Events

Is Accessibility a Priority? A Panel Discussion

Thursday, October 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street

How can we make our institutions more welcoming and inviting to all of our guests? What does it mean to be accessible? Are we taking the time to ensure that accessibility is a priority? Join Museum Council for a panel discussion that will dive into this hefty topic. Three local accessibility experts will provide insight into how museums and cultural institutions can become more accessible to all.

Panelists:
Charlie Miller, Deputy Director, Art-Reach
John Orr, Executive Director, Art-Reach
Katie Samson, Assistant Director of Museum Education, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Admission: $5, Museum Council members; $10, non-members; $2, Pennsylvania State ACCESS Cardholders. Click to register.
Light refreshments included with admission.

 

21167420_10155066188077582_6083814917348334540_oAnnual Fall Networking Event
Thursday, November 2, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
The Center for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd Street

Museum Council of Greater Philadelphia invites members and friends to our Annual Fall Networking Event, presented Thursday, November 2 at The Center for Art in Wood in Old City. We’ll hear from special guest speaker Albert LeCoff, the Center’s Co-Founder and Executive Director. Emerging Museum Professionals will also be leading Museum Bingo. We’ll spend the rest of the evening meeting and catching up with our colleagues, and enjoying complimentary drinks and light bites.
Advance Tickets: $20, Museum Council members; $25, non-members

At the Door Tickets:$25, Museum Council members; $30, non-members

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