Museums Build Equity Through Audience Participation
- Leilani Lewis
- Dec 2, 2016
- 1 min read
Published by MuseumNext | December 02, 2016

Overview
In this article for MuseumNext, Leilani Lewis explores the power and potential of collaboration between museums, highlighting how partnership models can expand reach, deepen impact, and better serve diverse communities.
Perspective
Drawing from her own leadership experience, Leilani offers insight into the strategic and ethical considerations that should guide institutional partnerships—especially when navigating equity and representation in cultural spaces.
Insights
The piece addresses practical and philosophical dimensions of collaboration, urging museum professionals to move beyond transactional relationships and toward co-created, mission-aligned partnerships that uplift community voices.
Strategic Focus
This article reflects Leilani’s consulting and writing services, showcasing her ability to articulate complex challenges in cultural leadership while offering thoughtful, equity-centered strategy grounded in lived expertise.


