resources
The works cited here will be discussed in the program “Living Histories: Building a Conservation Leadership Program for Social Change,” at the American Institute for Conservation’s annual meeting in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 18, 2023.
The Association of Ramaytush Ohlone, Arts and Culture, ARO Mural on JFK Blvd, 2022
The American Indian Cultural District, artist Rachel Znerold, “We Are On Native Land: Honoring the Original Stewards,” 2022
Alice Procter, curator, Uncomfortable Art Tours, (see also The Whole Picture book)
Dr. Porchia Moore, museum critical race theorist
Black Art Conservators, “Demand Racial Justice in Art Conservation,” July 2020
Dr. Nicole Robinson, Cultural Connections by Design, (Matrix of Intersectionality / e-Institute)
Sanchita Balachandran, “Race, Diversity and Politics in Conservation—Our 21st Century Crisis,” May 16, 2016
Mellon Foundation, demographic survey, 2016, 2018, 2022
Held in Trust, cooperative agreement between National Endowment for the Humanities and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC)
“Building Power with Alicia Garza,” on “Finding Our Way” podcast with Prentis Hemphill, August 2022
Museums Moving Forward (MMF), museum work culture survey
Jeanelle Austin, Executive Director, George Floyd Global Memorial. Lecture for Washington Conservation Guild, “Telling Our Own Story: The Threat of Whiteness in Art Conservation,” June, 2, 2021
Balboa Art Conservation Center, building radically inclusive art conservation spaces
Dr. Kelli Morgan, These Museums Streets, creator of anti-racist curatorial training at Tufts
other inspirations
We also acknowledge the following individuals and organizations who inspire us—together, these collective resources undergird our philosophy and all of what we do at the Living Histories Expansion Project.
Brent Leggs, executive director, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
M. Carmen Lane, facilitator, artist, writer
Be the Change, anti-racist facilitators with museum experience
Blaze Consulting, anti-racist facilitators with museum experience
Serian LETI Strauss, anti-racist facilitator, course building altars for everyday warriors
books
Our bookshelf is growing! These are just a few of the books we recommend. Click on each book cover to get more information. And watch this page for more sources of knowledge and inspiration. We are always learning more—and sharing.
