Projects
Just a few examples of projects we've loved
Working Together: Building a Model for Diversity and Inclusion in Small to Mid-Sized Institutions
Palo Alto Art Center & Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
The project took a multi-tier approach to addressing the lack of diversity in the museums’ staffs, combining ongoing Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) training with a ladder of engagement for diverse populations to engage with the museums through teen leadership programs, undergraduate internships, and graduate fellowships. MWA Insights conducted evaluation throughout the 4-year project, culminating in a final summative evaluation report and white paper examining lessons learned.
Access from the Ground Up
Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
This project sought to better serve children with disabilities through a combination of partnerships with community, staff professional development and training, and the development of accessible STEM-focused exhibits and resources at the new Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo facility. Using surveys, focus groups, and interviews, MWA Insights conducted summative evaluation of the impact of the project on staff, community partners, families with a child with a disability, and general museum visitors.
Crocker Together
Crocker Art Museum
This project sought to evaluate, re-imagine, and re-design the museum’s suite of Art + Wellness programming, with the goal of reducing loneliness and social isolation for target audiences, including low-income women and families, veterans, and teens. MWA Insights conducted front-end research, facilitating community listening sessions to gather data to support program design, and summative evaluation looking at program impact.
