Tucson Museum of Art

The Tucson Museum of Art and History Block will develop Network Connections, a project designed to strengthen the position of the museum as a civic partner and community anchor for refugee families affected by traumatic dislocation. Activities will include community forums, professional development trainings, programmatic activities, data collection, community exhibitions, and sharing of expertise. The project's intended outcomes include 1) positioning the museum as an inclusive environment and thoughtful partner in community-based programming; 2) providing refugees and immigrants access to a safe space to practice language and creative expression in support of their participation in community dialogs; and 3) bridging formal and informal learning environments by teaching participants how to use the museum and art as a resource.