Your Name and Title: Sally Brown, Curator, Art in the Libraries
Library, School, or Organization Name: West Virginia University Libraries
Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Morgantown, WV, USA
Language in Which You Will Present: English
Target Audience(s):
Academic and public librarians interested in innovative programming
Library administrators exploring arts and cultural initiatives
Arts and humanities faculty or staff seeking interdisciplinary collaboration
Outreach and engagement professionals in libraries or cultural spaces
Change agents focused on creativity, community impact, and inclusive programming
Short Session Description (one line): This presentation will explore how WVU's Art in the Libraries program uses creativity, collaboration, and community engagement to transform academic library spaces and amplify diverse voices.
Full Session Description (as long as you would like): This session will explore West Virginia University’s Art in the Libraries program — a unique initiative that transforms library spaces into dynamic sites for artistic expression, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I'll highlight how creativity has fostered unexpected partnerships and increased student and public engagement. Learn how we moved from concept to execution, navigated funding challenges, and leveraged art to spark critical conversations across campus and beyond.
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session: https://exhibits.lib.wvu.edu/
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