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The Power of Story and why it’s so difficult in museums Jasen Emmons, Curatorial Director EMP Museum

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Jasen Emmons' talk from Ignite MCN at MCN2012.

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Page 1: The Power of Storytelling

The Power of Storyand why it’s so difficult in museums

Jasen Emmons, Curatorial Director

EMP Museum

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Talking about Bob Dylan

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Winter Dance Party

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The Power of Story

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Curators Know Too Much

Text panel

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Visitors Thwart Our Plans

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The ADHD Visitor

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Visual Storytelling

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Of All the People In All the World

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Mṻtter Museum

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Chevalier Jackson Foreign Body Collection

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Find Your Voice

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Use Multiple Voices

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The Music behind the Magic

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Cue Music

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Let Me Be Your Guide

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Let Me Be Your Guide

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Let Them Sit and Watch

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Let Them Sit and Watch

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Don’t Forget Your Visitors

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Thanks!

Jasen Emmons, EMP Museum

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storytelling in museums