Episode 14: Curator's Corner with Museum of Boulder's Chelsea Pennington Hahn (Part 2)

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Have you ever wondered about the what makes a great curator? I mean the nitty-gritty behind their best days and their hardest moments? Chelsea Pennington Hahn of the Museum of Boulder is here to answer those questions just for you! Get ready to wander with a museum wonder star! Best Quote: “As a museum we’re examining that narrative and saying, okay well like we've had it this way for years but you know what about all these other viewpoints or maybe there's actually another story that we need to reexamine and expose the truth of." Spotify playlist: bit.ly/CuratorsCornerPlaylist Today's Gif: bit.ly/DigiMuseumGif To experience a heavy dose of light-hearted participatory / interactive / immersive art, attendCU Boulder Atlas Institute's Whaaaat? Festival on November 14thSign up for your ticket on Eventbrite To read today's episode transcript, head over to WonderStarsUniverse.com/Podcast/ChelseaMuseumOfBoulder To read other Wonder Star stories, check out the full book: bit.ly/WonderStarsBook Learn more about the Universe and get bonus content at WonderStarsUniverse.com Music by Blue Dot Sessions Published and produced by the Eboni Freeman Institute#WonderStars ___________________________________Episode Topics Covered What's behind the myth of the cool job?With TikTok and the internet widely available, should museums even exist anymore?What's the danger of a single narrative within a museum? Who does it hurt?How do you remain humble when a guest curator comes in with an entirely different perspective? How do you check your biases at the door when collaborating with diverse groups?