On Mon, 2 Oct 1995 18:22:00 GMT Robin Parkinson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > At the end of the year we hope to send two Maori exhibition designers to > visit some North American museums and cultural attractions. Along with the > standard stops, the Smithsonian, Disneyland, etc., they want to see as many > interesting and innovative displays of indigenous American culture as > possible. Do you have any suggestions? Robin, You should send your designers to the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/Saint Paul). The recently (1994) reinstalled galleries, Art of the Americas, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art are superb--as is their use of interactives for visitor orientation, information, and education. Evan Maurer, director, and Louise Lincoln, Curator, are your contacts <[log in to unmask]>. Also, the Minnesota History Center and the Science Museum of Minnesota (both in Saint Paul) have stong 19th century American Indian collections--though not always on view. Lastly, to see how we handle works from your part of the world (well, Irian Jaya anyway) the American Museum of Asmat Art just opened (Sept.'95); it is small but has a superb collection and a handsome survey show, _To_Honor_Wowipitj:_Master_ _Carver_, currently installed. It is located in the Saint Paul suburb of Shoreview. The director there is Tom Carkhuff, you can reach him at <[log in to unmask]>. Best, Jim Cz M.J.Czarniecki III Program, Facilities, & Financial Principal & CEO Planning for Cultural Institutions S/RI Cultural Planners - - - - - - - - - 123 Farrington Cultural Programming & Planning Saint Paul MN USA 55102.2101 for Communities - - - - - - - - 612.224.6954 [log in to unmask]