This week on Artists Talk with LVA Maureen Lane and Heather Potter joined us in the studio to talk about curatorial mission and practice with the Filson Historical Society.
Maureen Lane is the Curator of Museum Collections & Exhibits Coordinator at The Filson.
“I’m interested in collecting strategies that develop culturally diverse collections and better represent previously marginalized individuals in our communities; new ways to engage and collaborate with visitors in object based learning; multiple points of view in the interpretation of history, culture, and art; collaborative storytelling; and helping people discover and preserve their family and community history.”
Curator of Photographs and Prints Heather J. Potter received a BA degree from Washburn University and a MLS from Indiana University Bloomington.
Since its founding in 1884, The Filson Historical Society has preserved the region's collective memory, not only of Kentucky but also of the Ohio Valley and the Upper South. The Filson continues to collect and share the significant stories of the region. An independent historical society, The Filson serves the public through its extensive research collections and numerous educational opportunities. The Filson is headquartered in the Ferguson Mansion in Old Louisville and offers research facilities, event, and rental space.