“We have to feel good about what we are doing in this world, especially now. Leading the museum, she says, is a professional and personal honor. Huntsinger started her career at the museum as marketing director in 2005 and later served as general manager of the Snoopy’s Home Ice skating rink. “When we open up again…there will be things that we’ll keep.” “Those are the magical pieces in this,” Huntsinger says. Cartooning classes for children, talks by renowned artists previously limited by distance, and an intimate virtual tour with Schulz’s widow, Jean Schulz, have become foundational. The result? Virtual access has broadened the museum’s reach in transformative ways.
“That means we have to be open to looking at the stuff that’s not working and taking care of those things personally and in business.” “I said to our staff, let’s be better for this,” Huntsinger says. Huntsinger successfully transitioned the museum to virtual programming and curriculum by relying on agility and flexibility and by planning two weeks at a time. He really dug into depression, feeling like a loser, not always winning-themes we can relate to today.” “Charles Schulz was great because he didn’t just stay with the easy parts of life. “People need this humor right now,” she says. The challenge, Huntsinger knew, was critical. Namely, how to celebrate the beloved Peanuts cartoonist with a pandemic-closed museum. Schulz Museum this past July, Gina Huntsinger had her work cut out for her. Learn how Schulz got his nickname Sparky, and see highlights of his life and the Museum’s collection. Starting as the director of the Charles M. Huntsinger posing in Lucy’s booth from the Peanuts comic strip.
0 kommentar(er)
