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University of washington, Graduate course 588

MUS 588 Facilitation in the Museum: Creating a place for curiosity and wonder

Our course asks graduate students in the Museology program to consider ...

What is your role in actively and intentionally cultivating an experience that evokes awe and wonder within the museum space? How do you do that?!  Balancing time between the classroom and the museums of Seattle, we explore the art of group facilitation as a vehicle to sense-making and authentic problem solving.

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     Kim and Mirka were supportive whenever we were giving  presentations and leading facilitations. It felt  pretty low stakes in terms of what could go  wrong, which I felt led to more exploration  and taking risks. 



    I appreciated the warm and welcoming  environment that Mirka and Kim are so adept at creating. It takes a lot of vulnerability and  bravery to do this work.

    I have never had an  experience in academia that was so uplifting!  It reinvigorated my love of education and  learning.  

    ULP + Portland art mUseum

    2025: Facilitator training and coaching

    In 2024 -2025 we were honored to support the new Learning Guides and Museum Look With Me Volunteers as they skilled up for enaging visitors of all ages and experiences. 

      ULP + Seed to table

      Farm Educator Training

      Seed to Table educators work with 2-12 students in Sisters, OR delivering farm science curriculum. Facilitated converstations encourage students to think and problem solve like scientists.

      farm science meets crafted conversation


        ULP + FRYE Art Museum

        Training for guides and educators

        ULP supported teaching artists, gallery guides, and local educators in the work of inclusive programming within the exhibitions of the Museum.

        Facilitation for all at the frye

          ULP look clubs

          What is a ULP Look Club?

           LOOK CLUB is a come-as-you-are, no-prep needed space designed for you

          to stretch the muscles of wonder, curiosity and listening, Our discussions are open to everyone - whether this is your first time in a museum OR your fiftieth. 

          Consider Look Club “break” in the day as an opportunity to

          connect with art and with one another.

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