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<\/a><\/p>\nIn this public discussion, leaders from U.S. and Chinese museums will discuss the role that museums play within their respective communities, addressing some fundamental and important questions: What do museum leaders in both countries feel a museum\u2019s mission should be? What are a museum\u2019s civic and social responsibilities? How do U.S. and Chinese museums aim to serve their public? Do these communities have different expectations for their museums? Do these expectations affect the way artwork is presented and interpreted? What are the methods used by museums in both countries to effectively engage their audiences? In the twenty-first century, how do museums make historical material relevant to visitors? This discussion will be moderated by Boon Hui Tan, Director of Asia Society Museum.<\/p>\n
Participants include:
\nDr. Sharon Matt Atkins, Vice Director of Exhibitions and Collections Management, Brooklyn Museum
\nDr. Catherine L. Futter, Director of Curatorial Affairs, Nelson-Atkins Museum
\nDr. Katherine Anne Paul, Curator of the Arts of Asia, Newark Museum
\nMr. Qizhi Wang, Deputy Director, Nanjing Museum
\nMs. Heng Wu, Deputy Director of Cultural Exchange Center, Nanjing Museum<\/p>\n
This program is hosted in affiliation with the U.S.-China Museum Summit. The Summit brings together museum leaders to build partnerships, facilitate collaboration, and foster cultural exchange.<\/p>\n