Posts & Webinars
Unlocking Earned Revenue for Museums: Insights from Leaders and Data
WEBINAR —In this webinar, Carrie Reid, President of Dala Projects and Praxis Member, hosts a conversation with museum and entertainment leaders on growing and diversifying earned revenue. She shares key insights from a recent industry survey and speaks with four experts: Carolynne Harris, Founder and Principal, Carolynne Harris Consulting Jennifer Grant Warner, President & CEO, Fernbank Museum Joanie Philipp, President, Cosmic Pictures Paul Marsh, VP of Marketing & Communications, Liberty Science Center The session covers ticket sales, traveling exhibitions, special events, sponsorships, and innovative visitor experiences, with practical takeaways for museum professionals and industry partners.
Moderated by Carrie Reid, President of Dala Projects. A Q&A session follows the presentation.
Establishing Museum Target Budgets: Best Practices & Insights from the 2025 Market Report
WEBINAR —Are you involved in, or planning, a museum renovation or expansion? Join us for a revisit of a highly popular topic in museum planning: how to develop a target project budget with full awareness—grounded in relational analysis of recent spending trends at other museums, either recently completed or currently under construction. Plus, we'll have an honest discussion about the impact of tariffs on budgets for construction, renovations, exhibits, cases, AV, and more.
Moderated by Praxis member Carolynne Harris of Carolynne Harris Consulting, with Praxis members Kris Collins of MGAC and Cathlin Bradley of Kubik Maltbie. A Q&A session follows the presentation.
From Aspiration to Action: A Holistic Pathway to IDEA in Museums
WEBINAR — Feeling stuck on the path to inclusion? While museums and museum designers increasingly recognize the importance of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA), it’s not always clear how to translate that intention into action. In this webinar, we explore how to holistically move from embracing IDEA principles to driving sustainable change within our organizations, museum spaces, and communities. Nicolle Figueroa Rosado (Big Break Foundation) and Summer Martin (Andiron) share their expertise on implementing IDEA strategies and fostering sustainable progress.
Moderated by Trent Oliver, President and Chief Instigator of Blue Telescope. A Q&A session follows the presentation.
What Do Exhibits Really Cost These Days?
WEBINAR — During this webinar, Cathlin Bradley from Kubik Maltbie and Matt Kirchman from ObjectIDEA, delve into project budgets and costs in a pre- vs. post-Covid world and consider key factors like professional fees, materials, maintenance, staffing, and ongoing support of the exhibits after opening.
Moderated by Paul Orselli, President and Chief Instigator of POW! (Paul Orselli Workshop). A Q&A session follows the presentation.
Carrie Reid Joins Praxis
NEWS — Praxis Museum Projects Group is pleased to welcome Carrie Reid, Owner of Dala Projects, to our circle of esteemed industry professionals.
Carrie brings to Praxis a wealth of experience in the global museum and traveling exhibition sphere. Her role involves collaborating with both exhibition creators and museum institutions to develop, market, and launch traveling exhibits. Additionally, Carrie assists museums and other entities in acquiring prominent exhibitions for their venues.
Throughout her decade-long career, Carrie has significantly contributed to over 60 exhibition projects and has collaborated with upwards of 100 museums.
"Founding Dala Projects signifies my renewed dedication to the museum sector. My commitment is to share my knowledge, experience, and connections to support the museum industry for the better. I believe in empowering my clients to do their best work and to share the best possible experiences with the world.”
Unlocking the Power of Audiovisual Technologies
WEBINAR — During this webinar, Tony Warner and Bryan Abelowitz of Phase Shift Consulting guide you through making informed decisions about projection, LED, aspect ratios and audio technology. They walk you through buzz words like 4K, OLED, and USB-C making sense of it all as it relates to AV technology planning and design.
Moderated by Kris Collins, Managing Director at MGAC. A Q&A session follows the presentation.