Transformations
This interactive, learning-based program includes ongoing enrichment opportunities. Under its umbrella are bi-annual conferences, workshops, on-site consultations, mentoring, and guidance through various communications. Museums and libraries may participate in some or all Transformations offerings.
Touring Exhibits
Museums on Main Street
A collaborative effort between the Smithsonian Institution and the Missouri Humanities Council, this project brings first-rate exhibitions to Missouri’s small towns, and reaches rural audiences through museums and historical and cultural institutions. Museum on Main Street is free to selected communities based upon an application process. Current exhibits are New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music and Journey Stories.
Homeland: The Sac and Fox Heritage in Missouri
This exhibit, available upon request, was developed by Sac and Fox tribal officers in three states and beautifully designed by Greg Olson, the Exhibits Specialist at the Missouri State Archives. Conveying one Sac and Fox legend that explains their sacred relationship to all creation, the gently curved 10-foot long panel packs and ships easily in two cases.
Picturing America
This touring art exhibit brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. Available upon request, the project promotes understanding our nation’s history and character through its art. The exhibit consists of 40 high-quality reproduction images. To learn more about Picturing America, please visit the national website.
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ReadMOre
Missouri’s ReadMOre is a “one book, one community” project. It engages readers, libraries, schools, private book clubs, booksellers and others in focusing their attention on a single compelling piece of literature each year. Readers then have opportunities to attend or host book discussions and participate in creative activities connected to the book, author, or related stories. Discussions and associated programs are hosted across the state by libraries, schools, homes and other organizations.
Grants
One of MHC’s goals is to bring practices in Missouri’s museums, libraries and other cultural organizations into the 21st century in time for the state’s bicentennial in 2021. To accomplish this goal, we focus grant-making on projects that help organizations take steps out of the old ways and into the new. From interactive technologies, media displays, and visitor enhancements to progressive teaching institutes, touring exhibits, and living history festivals, MHC supports the evolution, innovation and educational opportunities that advance our great cultural institutions.
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