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The '''''Power of Children: Making a Difference''''' is a permanent [[exhibition]] at the [[Children's Museum of Indianapolis]] that focuses on the life story of three children who had suffered hardship borne of prejudice - [[Anne Frank]], [[Ruby Bridges]], and [[Ryan White]]. The exhibit is accompanied by the annual '''Power of Children Awards''' recognizing local children in [[Grade 6|grades 6]] - [[Grade 11|11]] who have made a significant contribution to the local community. The exhibit has received critical acclaim among [[Museology]] professionals<ref>{{cite web|last=Simon|first=Nina|title=Review of an exhibition: The Power of Children|url=http://www.exhibitfiles.org/the_power_of_children|work=Exhibit Files|publisher=Association of Science - Technology Centers|accessdate=3 October 2012|date=12 May, 2009}}</ref><ref name=Wood>{{cite journal|last=Wood|first=Elizabeth|coauthors=Cole, Sarah|title=Can you do that in a Children's Museum?|journal=Museums & Social Issues|year=2007|volume=2|issue=2|pages=193–200|publisher=Left Coast Press}}</ref> and received a 2009 [[American Association for State and Local History]] "award of merit".<ref name=AASLH>{{cite web|title=2009 Leadership in History Awards|url=http://www.aaslh.org/documents/2009awardsbanquetprogram.pdf|publisher=[[American Association for State and Local History]]|accessdate=3 October 2012|page=15}}</ref>
'''''The Power of Children: Making a Difference''''' is a permanent [[exhibition]] at [[The Children's Museum of Indianapolis]] that focuses on the life stories of four children who had suffered hardship borne of prejudice — [[Anne Frank]], [[Ruby Bridges]], [[Ryan White]], and [[Malala Yousafzai]]. The exhibit is accompanied by the annual '''Power of Children Awards''' recognizing local children in [[sixth grade#United States|grades 6]]–[[eleventh grade#United States|11]] who have made a significant contribution to the local community. The exhibit has received critical acclaim among [[Museology]] professionals<ref>{{cite web |last=Simon |first=Nina |title=Review of an exhibition: The Power of Children |url=http://www.exhibitfiles.org/the_power_of_children |work=Exhibit Files |publisher=Association of Science - Technology Centers |accessdate=3 October 2012 |date=12 May 2009 |archive-date=3 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703074336/http://www.exhibitfiles.org/the_power_of_children |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=Wood>{{cite journal |last1=Wood |first1=Elizabeth |last2=Cole |first2=Sarah |title=Can you do that in a Children's Museum? |journal=Museums & Social Issues |year=2007 |volume=2 |issue=2 |pages=193–200 |publisher=Left Coast Press |doi=10.1179/msi.2007.2.2.193 |s2cid=145724938 }}</ref> and received a 2009 [[American Association for State and Local History]] "award of merit".<ref name="AASLH">{{cite web |title=2009 Leadership in History Awards |url=http://www.aaslh.org/documents/2009awardsbanquetprogram.pdf |publisher=[[American Association for State and Local History]] |accessdate=3 October 2012 |page=15 |archive-date=6 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110406193614/http://www.aaslh.org/documents/2009awardsbanquetprogram.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Exhibit==
==Exhibit==
Established in 2007, and targeting children aged 10–14, it "provides a safe place for families and students to explore issues of intolerance, fear, and prejudice and related historical artifacts as experienced in the lives of three children Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White."<ref name="AASLH" /> Respectively, these case studies allow children to learn about [[the holocaust]], [[AIDS]], and [[racial segregation]] illustrated by the experiences of the three children. The use of artifacts and immersive exhibit design (including, among other things a complete recreation of Ryan's bedroom), allow children to imagine themselves in the situation that each of the famous children faced. "[t]he stories of ordinary children in history can inspire young people today to fight prejudice and discrimination and make a positive difference in the world".<ref name=Teacher>{{cite web|title=Teacher Resources|url=http://www.childrensmuseum.org/themuseum/powerofchildren/html/teachers.html|publisher=Children's Museum of Indianapolis|accessdate=3 October 2012}}</ref>
Established in 2007, and targeting children aged 10–14, it "provides a safe place for families and students to explore issues of intolerance, fear, and prejudice and related historical artifacts as experienced in the lives of three children Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White."<ref name="AASLH" /> Respectively, these case studies allow children to learn about [[the holocaust]], [[AIDS]], and [[racial segregation]] illustrated by the experiences of the children. In September 2021, the exhibit was expanded with a new section dedicated to Malala Yousafzai.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Malala Yousafzai exhibit opens at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |url=https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/malala-yousafzai-exhibit-opens-at-the-childrens-museum-of-indianapolis?_amp=true |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=www.wrtv.com| date=18 September 2021 }}</ref> This expansion allowed children to learn about Yousafzai's life, as well as the broader topic of human rights under the Taliban regime. The use of artifacts and immersive exhibit design (including, among other things a complete recreation of Ryan's bedroom), allow children to imagine themselves in the situation that each of the famous children faced. "[t]he stories of ordinary children in history can inspire young people today to fight prejudice and discrimination and make a positive difference in the world".<ref name=Teacher>{{cite web|title=Teacher Resources|url=http://www.childrensmuseum.org/themuseum/powerofchildren/html/teachers.html|publisher=Children's Museum of Indianapolis|accessdate=3 October 2012}}</ref>


The exhibit uses the museum theater technique of [[first-person interpretation]] to make an interactive experience. Closing off a section of the exhibition space and inviting the audience to immerse themselves in the setting (in the case of the Ruby Bridges portion - by sitting in a replica classroom), an adult actor makes a 10–15 minute performance using props and some interaction. The quality of execution and educational effectiveness of this part of the exhibition has drawn particular praise from museum theorists as it "...integrate[s] live theater experiences into exhibition spaces, more naturally connecting visitors to important objects and stories".<ref name=Simon>{{cite book|last=Simon|first=Nina|title=The Participatory Museum|chapter=Chapter 4: Social Objects|Year=2010|isbn=0615346502|url=http://www.participatorymuseum.org/chapter4/}}</ref>
The exhibit uses the museum theater technique of [[first-person interpretation]] to make an interactive experience. Closing off a section of the exhibition space and inviting the audience to immerse themselves in the setting (in the case of the Ruby Bridges portion - by sitting in a replica classroom), an adult actor makes a 10–15 minute performance using props and some interaction. The quality of execution and educational effectiveness of this part of the exhibition has drawn particular praise from museum theorists as it "...integrate[s] live theater experiences into exhibition spaces, more naturally connecting visitors to important objects and stories".<ref name=Simon>{{cite book|last=Simon|first=Nina|title=The Participatory Museum|chapter=Chapter 4: Social Objects|year=2010|publisher=Museum 2.0 |isbn=978-0615346502|url=http://www.participatorymuseum.org/chapter4/}}</ref>


In 2010 [[Elton John]] performed a benefit concert in Indianapolis to support the exhibit.<ref>{{cite web|title=A special benefit concert with Elton John: Celebrating the life and legacy of RYAN WHITE|url=http://www.childrensmuseum.org/ryanwhite/|publisher=Children's Museum of Indianapolis|accessdate=3 October 2012}}</ref> The [[Elton John AIDS Foundation]] was founded in honor of Ryan White.
In 2010 [[Elton John]] performed a benefit concert in Indianapolis to support the exhibit.<ref>{{cite web|title=A special benefit concert with Elton John: Celebrating the life and legacy of RYAN WHITE|url=http://www.childrensmuseum.org/ryanwhite/|publisher=Children's Museum of Indianapolis|accessdate=3 October 2012}}</ref> The [[Elton John AIDS Foundation]] was founded in honor of Ryan White.


==Awards==
==Awards==
Predating the development of the permanent exhibition, the ''Power of Children Awards'' are given annually to between four and six recipients, presented at a gala dinner attended by local dignitaries, the runners-up and winners' families and the museum's executive. The awards aims to "recognize Indiana youths who have made a significant impact on the lives of others, demonstrated selflessness, and exhibited a commitment to service and the betterment of society".<ref>{{cite web|last=Mark|first=Mark|title=Award-winning effort: local teen demonstrates 'Power of Children'|url=http://www.nwitimes.com/niche/yourfamily/education/award-winning-effort-local-teen-demonstrates-power-of-children/article_cb130c90-c9c4-597c-879b-9d054a9bca30.html|work=Northwest Indiana, nwi.com|publisher=The Times Media Company|accessdate=3 October 2012|date=30 November, 2011}}</ref> Each award includes: a $2000 grant to continue the project; a four-year scholarship to either the [[University of Indianapolis]] or [[IUPUI]]; a short showcase video on local television station [[WISH-TV]]; and a display panel within the ''Power of Children'' exhibition.<ref name=POCA>{{cite web|title=Power of Children Awards|url=http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca|publisher=Children's Museum of Indianapolis|accessdate=3 October 2012}}</ref>
Predating the development of the permanent exhibition, the ''Power of Children Awards'' are given annually to between four and six recipients, presented at a gala dinner attended by local dignitaries, the runners-up and winners' families and the museum's executive. The awards aims to "recognize Indiana youths who have made a significant impact on the lives of others, demonstrated selflessness, and exhibited a commitment to service and the betterment of society".<ref>{{cite web|last=Mark|first=Mark|title=Award-winning effort: local teen demonstrates 'Power of Children'|url=http://www.nwitimes.com/niche/yourfamily/education/award-winning-effort-local-teen-demonstrates-power-of-children/article_cb130c90-c9c4-597c-879b-9d054a9bca30.html|work=Northwest Indiana, nwi.com|publisher=The Times Media Company|accessdate=3 October 2012|date=30 November 2011}}</ref> Each award includes: a $2000 grant to continue the project; a four-year scholarship to either the [[University of Indianapolis]] or [[IUPUI]]; a short showcase video on local television station [[WISH-TV]]; and a display panel within the ''Power of Children'' exhibition.<ref name=POCA>{{cite web|title=Power of Children Awards|url=http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca|publisher=Children's Museum of Indianapolis|accessdate=3 October 2012}}</ref>


===Recipients===
===Recipients===
*[http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca-2013 2013]: Christopher Yao, Maria Keller, Alexandra Skinner, Makenzie Smith, Charles Orgbon III, Madeline Cumbey
*[http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca-2012 2012]: Grace Li, Nicholas Clifford, Neha Gupta, Timothy Balz, Sarah Wood
*[http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca-2011 2011]: Elizabeth Neimic, Nathaniel Montgomery Osborne VI, Jill Osterhus, Krystal Shirrell.
*[http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca-2011 2011]: Elizabeth Neimic, Nathaniel Montgomery Osborne VI, Jill Osterhus, Krystal Shirrell.
*[http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca-2010 2010]: Ashley Slayton, Jordyn Bever, Jared Brown, Kaylin Fanta, Benjamin Gormley, Claire Helman.
*[http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca-2010 2010]: Ashley Slayton, Jordyn Bever, Jared Brown, Kaylin Fanta, Benjamin Gormley, Claire Helmen.
*[http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca-2009 2009]: Kaylee Shirrell, Jacob Baldwin, Dale Pedzinski, Carah Austin, Amber Kriech, Olivia Rusk.
*[http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca-2009 2009]: Kaylee Shirrell, Jacob Baldwin, Dale Pedzinski, Carah Austin, Amber Kriech, Olivia Rusk.
*[http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca-2008 2008]: Kyle Gough, Amanda & Grant Mansard, Alison Mansfield.
*[http://www.childrensmuseum.org/poca-2008 2008]: Kyle Gough, Amanda & Grant Mansard, Alison Mansfield.
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Latest revision as of 23:55, 17 August 2024

The Power of Children: Making a Difference is a permanent exhibition at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis that focuses on the life stories of four children who had suffered hardship borne of prejudice — Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, Ryan White, and Malala Yousafzai. The exhibit is accompanied by the annual Power of Children Awards recognizing local children in grades 6–11 who have made a significant contribution to the local community. The exhibit has received critical acclaim among Museology professionals[1][2] and received a 2009 American Association for State and Local History "award of merit".[3]

Exhibit

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Established in 2007, and targeting children aged 10–14, it "provides a safe place for families and students to explore issues of intolerance, fear, and prejudice and related historical artifacts as experienced in the lives of three children Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White."[3] Respectively, these case studies allow children to learn about the holocaust, AIDS, and racial segregation illustrated by the experiences of the children. In September 2021, the exhibit was expanded with a new section dedicated to Malala Yousafzai.[4] This expansion allowed children to learn about Yousafzai's life, as well as the broader topic of human rights under the Taliban regime. The use of artifacts and immersive exhibit design (including, among other things a complete recreation of Ryan's bedroom), allow children to imagine themselves in the situation that each of the famous children faced. "[t]he stories of ordinary children in history can inspire young people today to fight prejudice and discrimination and make a positive difference in the world".[5]

The exhibit uses the museum theater technique of first-person interpretation to make an interactive experience. Closing off a section of the exhibition space and inviting the audience to immerse themselves in the setting (in the case of the Ruby Bridges portion - by sitting in a replica classroom), an adult actor makes a 10–15 minute performance using props and some interaction. The quality of execution and educational effectiveness of this part of the exhibition has drawn particular praise from museum theorists as it "...integrate[s] live theater experiences into exhibition spaces, more naturally connecting visitors to important objects and stories".[6]

In 2010 Elton John performed a benefit concert in Indianapolis to support the exhibit.[7] The Elton John AIDS Foundation was founded in honor of Ryan White.

Awards

[edit]

Predating the development of the permanent exhibition, the Power of Children Awards are given annually to between four and six recipients, presented at a gala dinner attended by local dignitaries, the runners-up and winners' families and the museum's executive. The awards aims to "recognize Indiana youths who have made a significant impact on the lives of others, demonstrated selflessness, and exhibited a commitment to service and the betterment of society".[8] Each award includes: a $2000 grant to continue the project; a four-year scholarship to either the University of Indianapolis or IUPUI; a short showcase video on local television station WISH-TV; and a display panel within the Power of Children exhibition.[9]

Recipients

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  • 2013: Christopher Yao, Maria Keller, Alexandra Skinner, Makenzie Smith, Charles Orgbon III, Madeline Cumbey
  • 2012: Grace Li, Nicholas Clifford, Neha Gupta, Timothy Balz, Sarah Wood
  • 2011: Elizabeth Neimic, Nathaniel Montgomery Osborne VI, Jill Osterhus, Krystal Shirrell.
  • 2010: Ashley Slayton, Jordyn Bever, Jared Brown, Kaylin Fanta, Benjamin Gormley, Claire Helmen.
  • 2009: Kaylee Shirrell, Jacob Baldwin, Dale Pedzinski, Carah Austin, Amber Kriech, Olivia Rusk.
  • 2008: Kyle Gough, Amanda & Grant Mansard, Alison Mansfield.
  • 2007: Weston Luzadder, Keegan McCarthy, Evanne Offenbacker, Brittany Oliver, Brandon Taylor
  • 2006: Shelby Mitchell, Sarah Boesing, Riley Curry, Matt Ciulla.
  • 2005: Nikieia Fitzpatrick, Daniel Kent, Ashlee Hammer, Abraxas Segundo.

References

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  1. ^ Simon, Nina (12 May 2009). "Review of an exhibition: The Power of Children". Exhibit Files. Association of Science - Technology Centers. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  2. ^ Wood, Elizabeth; Cole, Sarah (2007). "Can you do that in a Children's Museum?". Museums & Social Issues. 2 (2). Left Coast Press: 193–200. doi:10.1179/msi.2007.2.2.193. S2CID 145724938.
  3. ^ a b "2009 Leadership in History Awards" (PDF). American Association for State and Local History. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 April 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Malala Yousafzai exhibit opens at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis". www.wrtv.com. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  5. ^ "Teacher Resources". Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  6. ^ Simon, Nina (2010). "Chapter 4: Social Objects". The Participatory Museum. Museum 2.0. ISBN 978-0615346502.
  7. ^ "A special benefit concert with Elton John: Celebrating the life and legacy of RYAN WHITE". Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  8. ^ Mark, Mark (30 November 2011). "Award-winning effort: local teen demonstrates 'Power of Children'". Northwest Indiana, nwi.com. The Times Media Company. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  9. ^ "Power of Children Awards". Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
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