elizabeth hora, utah division of state history
PROPOSAL TYPE
Community Viewpoints
SEEKING
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
RELATED TOPICS
- Material Culture
- Place
ABSTRACT
An experimental format that allows a wide audience to experience virtually places and landscapes from a variety of traditional and local perspectives.
DESCRIPTION
I propose creating an experimental format that allows a wide audience to experience virtually places and landscapes from a variety of traditional and local perspectives. I will organize several volunteers from across the state to present a story from their own experiences, or a story that has been passed down to them that touches the places that are culturally important within their communities. I envision having 4 – 5 speakers record a short, extemporaneous talk in the location their story takes place in.
If you have a direct offer of assistance, sensitive criticism, or wish to pass along someone’s contact information confidentially, please get in contact directly: Elizabeth Hora, Utah Division of State History, [email protected]
ALL FEEDBACK AND OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 6, 2020. If you have general ideas or feedback to share, please feel free to use the comments feature below.
Great idea, especially in light possible COVID-related travel issues. I like how these stories won’t be filtered, that people will have the opportunity to tell their own stories.
I agree, there are some real advantages with doing this virtually, since it has always seemed to me that it would be difficult to get community collaborators/stakeholders to a far-away conference. I’m assuming this will mainly be Utah places? It definitely could work well being Utah focused, since in addition to serving as a local community viewpoints session, it could also potentially do double-duty as a virtual field trip (or sorts) to places in the state. I’m excited to see how this develops!
Hi, Elizabeth! I agree with the other commenters that this is a great concept. My follow-up question is about how you will choose the participants to ensure a diverse set of voices. In your position with the Utah SHPO, I imagine you have tons of connections and perhaps the options seem endless. A really appealing Community Viewpoints will draw from wide perspectives.