The focus of Docent Study Day is on visitor engagement. Docents walk through several engaging approaches using writing, poetry and storytelling to dive deeper into works of art.

This Study Day continued the focus on visitor engagement featuring two different engagement approaches as well as a panel discussion on the ups and downs of virtual touring.

As part of our DEAI work at the Taft, it's important we are aligned with the museum in using the current preferred terminology when referring to different cultural groups. This language is constantly evolving and I have frequently been asked (and often have to learn myself!) what is appropriate. With this in mind, I'd like to clarify:

When referring to the Native American in the Farny image, we should use the terms Native American or American Indian (or as Peggy noted during her talk, if we have information to share about a specific tribe, the tribe name is perfectly appropriate to use!) You can learn more on this topic and others regarding Native peoples here: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/faq/did-you-know

In the Apple Gather's presentation, should you refer to Moreland's other works such as "The Gypsy Encampment" the term "gypsy" is generally moving out of favor and the term Roma is preferred. Quoting a title is fine but when referring to the people of this cultural group, Roma is preferred. Here is an article with more info: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/roma-gypsies-in-prewar-europe