1. Pop Up PEM Programming beyond the museum walls Meg Winikates, Art & Nature Programs Coordinator meg_winikates@pem.orgmeg_winikates@pem.org | @mwinikates | http://brainpopcorn.com

2. Why me?

3. Range of events & partners School/PTO Community/Local government Non-Profit/Interest group

4. What they have in common They approach us (usually) Light on staff Welcome interdisciplinary approach Want hands-on activities Not always as prepared as they sound

5. Case Study: Salem Science Picnic Annual outdoor event (participated 5+ years) Organized by Salem public schools & outside funder High attendance, lots of fun Exhibition and non-exhibition interdisciplinary activities Art & Nature Center & admission awareness Disappeared without warning

6. Case Study: Big Draw Festival International event PEM-driven activities & partnerships Lots of institutional buy-in High attendance Long lead-up for marketing Enormous staff time required Logistics-heavy