MOCAD Resistance is a network of over 60 former staff members and youth who are leading the charge for institutional change at MOCAD. We affirm our commitment to the five action steps that the board of directors must take to create a more equitable museum. https://t.co/n351qiwA4z
@wexworkerunion needs signatures. we’re up against a big union busting law firm that’s been hired by THE university to stall/delay/bum out. please sign and share our petition. https://t.co/NK6xOXJjK7
"... There's a lot that's coming to light about museum practices. And I think the outcome of this, where the board is really listening and really trying to work with the community and with staff to sort of regroup and make amends, is pretty amazing." https://t.co/NlYLXqLGbI
"Jova is critical to our future," says the board chair at @MOCAD.
Her rehiring after a summer upheaval is an "action that charts the museum on a course to being an equitable arts organization," it adds. https://t.co/OKpSZFu3WT @bulk_space @cranbrookart#Detroit#museum#equity
Jova Lynne is rehired as senior curator of MOCAD, Goodman Gallery now represents Paul Maheke and Naama Tsabar, and more in today's "ARTnews in Brief" https://t.co/cnzU4d0D9k
Hampshire alum Jova Lynne 06F returns to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit after departing in protest over the actions of the previous director who was accused of racism, sexism, & “exploitative labor practices.” https://t.co/dJoUlQjubP via @Artforum#HampshireChangemakers
@DIAstaffaction is excited to announce a collaboration with @exposyourmuseum who will lead independent DIA Staff and Former Staff Engagement Surveys, opening on Labor Day through Friday 18th 11:59pm ET ❗️read the full blog post & Q&A https://t.co/AP1LF9zjjJ 🔥 #DecilonizeDIA
"Baldenebro said that when she stepped down from her job in Detroit, she didn’t know whether her resignation would hurt her chances. But she said she was 'absolutely thrilled about how supportive and respectful the Spaces board was about the work I was doing' in Detroit."
Newly appointed director of @spacesgallery in Cleveland quit Detroit job @MOCAD to protest workplace environment https://t.co/896aQFrJZh @mocadresistance@AAM_accountable
Since the board has decided to remove EBR, it should now explain the actions the museum will take to repair relationships with the community. https://t.co/jWxtvz6lLd @mocadresistance
“We appreciate that this step has been taken. This is the first of many steps in reforming MOCAD. We look forward to hearing how the remaining action items are addressed.” https://t.co/yTbjI5quTd