Author: Sara

Blog, Interrupted

Longtime readers of this blog may have noticed that I haven’t been posting as regularly as I once did. I barely shared anything new in October and November. The only reason December was consistent was because I’d written most of those posts several months earlier. Rest assured, everything is fine. Rather, I’ve been reevaluating my… Continue reading Blog, Interrupted

Beyond Outreach Exhibitions: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 4

For the last several weeks, I’ve shared some project ideas I’ve had stemming from the dissertation. Not all the potential projects I’ve developed relate to it though. Today, we’ll wrap up this series by looking at art access ideas I’ve had that aren’t directly related to my dissertation work. Beyond the Dissertation: American Federation of… Continue reading Beyond Outreach Exhibitions: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 4

Article Ideas: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 3

Over the last couple of months, I’ve discussed potential books and digital projects that could develop out of the dissertation. For every book I’ve envisioned, however, there have been at three least different journal articles, it seems. Today then, we’ll go over some of my ideas for articles and other manuscripts. Article Idea: Art Centers… Continue reading Article Ideas: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 3

Digital Mapping and a Book: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 2

Last month, I discussed what I think a book focusing on museum-organized outreach exhibitions might look like. This month, we’ll turn our attention to the chapters focusing on Community Art Centers. As you’ll see, my hypothetical plans for this half of the dissertation are no less ambitious. A Digital Humanities Project Since I can’t seem… Continue reading Digital Mapping and a Book: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 2

Please Help the Roswell Museum

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted here. There are several reasons for my absence, and I’ll talk about them in a future post. Today though, I have something more urgent to discuss: the current state of the Roswell Museum. Devastating Flooding in Roswell On October 19th and 20th, catastrophic flooding devastated southeastern New… Continue reading Please Help the Roswell Museum

Pneuhaus: the Barry Art Museum’s Public Art Festival

This weekend I took part in my first Public Arts Festival at ODU. Instigated in 2021 and hosted by the Barry Art Museum in response to the pandemic, the Festival is an opportunity for folks across the ODU and Hampton Roads communities to explore art, science, and other topics through outdoor installations, interactive engagement, and… Continue reading Pneuhaus: the Barry Art Museum’s Public Art Festival

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College Daze

My Long-Gone Sweatshirt I’ve been thinking about my old college sweatshirt recently. My mother got it for me my freshman year, when I was experiencing the whole dorm-moving experience for the first time. It was a gray, hooded sweatshirt printed with the college name. It might have also had the phrase “Foresters” on it, the… Continue reading College Daze

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Book Imaginings: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 1

When you’re working on a dissertation, it’s easy to fall into the trap of regarding it as your magnum opus. After all, you’ve put so much time and effort into it, shouldn’t it be perfect? For me, the answer is a resounding no. Professors, archivists, and others have reminded me that the dissertation is not… Continue reading Book Imaginings: Post-Dissertation Projects, Vol. 1

Election Info, 2024

With early voting now open for the Presidential Election, the tallies are officially underway for our most anxiety-inducing election to date. I voted on Friday, so in the spirit of promoting democracy, today’s post is dedicated to sharing voting information. As with all my public service posts, I’ll keep this brief so you don’t have… Continue reading Election Info, 2024

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