Community members take part in an engagement meeting led by Two Row Architect, the firm coordinating Talking Circles to inform the design of the Perry Center for Native American Art. At a Talking Circle individual participants are encouraged to contribute without interruption. Image courtesy Two Row Architect.

Community members take part in an engagement meeting led by Two Row Architect, the firm coordinating Talking Circles to inform the design of the Perry Center for Native American Art. At a Talking Circle individual participants are encouraged to contribute without interruption. Image courtesy Two Row Architect.

Learning from Listening: Talking Circles Inform Perry Project

Listening to Indigenous voices is a vital aspect of the Native American Initiative at Shelburne Museum. From care and stewardship of the more than 300 items in the collection to … Continued

Gathering Knowledge at the Source: Traveling to New Mexico to Learn More about Shelburne’s Collection

Nancie Ravenel, Director of Collections & Conservation   Last summer, one of my colleagues, Landis Smith, created an experience for me, and by extension, the collection, that has profoundly impacted … Continued