Bethany Wells

Art history and museum fanatic. Museum Education grad at George Washington University.

[Bethany Wells @bethanydubs]

@BainesAE Ooh thanks for the tip! I’ll have to check these videos out!

[Bethany Wells @bethanydubs]

Hey #mstdsm friends! I was wondering if you had run across any great museum video series specifically for kids!? I love what the MET offers with #metkids, but is there any other great examples I’m missing?

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@sophie_muro I’m always in need of a good asmr museum video! Thanks for the tip😅

[Bethany Wells @bethanydubs]

@HistorienNerd @Tate I think videos can be so much more enjoyable than long text panels!

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Can we talk about the ASMR videos from @V_and_A!?!? Incredible! It reaches such a wide audience from those who love art, to those who love beautiful and satisfying videos. They really nailed it in my book. #MSTDSM

https://t.co/v9bXt96Owi

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Please everyone go watch Tobias ask chief registrar Aileen Chuck how on earth the MET is able to get massive objects inside the building. I know I’ve thought about those logistics before😂

https://t.co/sjrG1qgeyu

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One thing I was missing from other museum video series was a kid friendly option. That’s why I am so happy I stumbled across #MetKids from the @metmuseum. These videos show kids asking artists and staff members questions we all want to know and are SO fun! #mstdsm

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I would recommend this series to ages 6th grade and up because of the more complex vocab used and the fact that the video is text on a screen. It might be harder for a younger audience to follow along!

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As part of our #mstdsm museum video series discussion, I have to give a shout-out to @WomenInTheArts for their #5WomenArtists series. They are beautiful, informative, and easily digestible videos for adult audiences. Thank you for helping make women artists more accessible!

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Everyone should check out @NMAAHC intro video to the series called #APeoplesJourney - A Nations Story. It’s incredible and I love how the music determined the pace of the photos!

https://t.co/kOh1sNcSX2

[Bethany Wells @bethanydubs]

Looking through @NMAAHC’s YouTube ended up being an emotional experience! Their series #APeoplesJourney was raw, insightful, and empowering. Based on the use of more complex language, I find this series best for ages 6th grade and up. #mstdsm

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We also have someone in charge of teen programming who monitors what projects they create and what they post on the museums teen Instagram. Everything is done with the teens best interest!

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I might be biased because of my internship work with teens right now. But I believe museums should engage with teens! When done in a safe and legal way, museums are an incredible place for teens to feel safe, heard, and to express themselves! #MSTDSM

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Now, that being said. When I work with teens there are very strict rules. In their applications we do not ask for addresses or even zip codes, just what state they live in. We also have their caregivers sign application forms stating approval.

[Bethany Wells @bethanydubs]

As I’ve read other #mstdsm tweets, I feel like there have been varying responses. In my opinion, targeted ads are helpful for museums to reach people who want to be reached! I know privacy is a concern, but when it comes to museums I believe they have best interests at heart.

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One article that I came across of how social media is a great tool for museums is from @MuseumNext. #MSTDSM

“Social media is the perfect platform to communicate passion and to tell stories in a way that will resonate with your audiences.”

https://t.co/puvm9ZHSNu

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As I’ve been reading about museum ethics and social media use, there are definitely ways to use platforms safely. This is a great article to get started on what to avoid. I wasn’t aware that #5 was an issue…

https://t.co/8XF0HNmnQD

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Can you imagine trying to engage with a 21st audience without social media? Ya, I don’t think that image works either.

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For #MSTDSM we are talking about ethics and social media! Yes social media has its negatives, but considering the times we live in, museums cannot afford to not use these platforms. Social media and public engagement is just a part of life- of course, in a safe and secure manner.

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@BainesAE At this point, I’m pretty sure anyone could find out anything about me. Basically I feel like I have willingly given up privacy by being active on social media and interacting with the internet. So I guess I’m now desensitized to the creepiness of targeted ads?