We want to hear from you! Museum Social Impact Survey

Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) has joined a study to measure the impact of museums on local communities - and we'd love your help!

How do museums benefit you, your friends and loved ones, and your community?

Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) is participating in the nationwide Museum Social Impact in Practice (MSIIP) study, led by the American Alliance of Museums and funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The initiative, which includes 40 participating museums from 25 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, provides data collection strategies, technical training and collaborative learning opportunities to cohort members seeking to analyze their museums’ social contributions. The only museum in Pennsylvania selected to participate, LUAG is also among only five academic museums nationwide that will join the research cohort.

What is social impact?

Social impact: "The effect of an activity on the social fabric of a community and the wellbeing of the individuals and families who live there."

Museums can play an essential role in sustaining strong, inclusive, and resilient communities by enriching education systems, bolstering economies, strengthening the social fabric of communities, improving people’s well-being, and beyond.

Compared to economic and educational impact, social impact is elusive and challenging to measure — which is why we need your help! Participation in the MSIIP study will help LUAG gain a more complete picture of how our exhibitions and programs enrich our Houston community.

How do I participate?

The entire survey can be completed online in just 15-mintutes. Click the link here to get started!

Questions?

Email LUAG Curator of Education Stacie Brennan at sen403@lehigh.edu. 

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