More and more, museums are looking for practical ways to quickly respond to current events in their communities. This session will lay the groundwork for taking a concept from development to implementation while looking at internal policies that allow and encourage an institution to be flexible and responsive to current events; approaching stakeholders with the expertise and resources to assist; helping staff prioritize on-going responsibilities in order to take on a quick project; and open discussion about mission and response in order to contribute in a meaningful way to community needs.

Presenter Margaret Koch will share how the Bullock Texas State History Museum created an impactful exhibit in response to Hurricane Harvey on a minimal budget in just eight weeks. The resulting project helped the museum's team understand that they had the resources and motivation to respond to significant events in a thoughtful and relevant way for visitors, while preparing the exhibition in a way that made it easy to travel.