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lives. “In the internet age, we don’t connect face to face. The museum can set the stage for people to come and engage each other about ideas that aren’t part of their daily routine.” One example is the Tools for Modern Living, Treasures from the History Vault exhibition. Judy selected items from The Grace history vault, fnding old phones, crank phonographs, and busi-ness machines – vintage tools that were all once commonplace in Abilene. The result is an intergenerational connection with the older generation teaching the younger about technology that was important years ago. The objects on display set the stage for history telling between generations.

An Act of Faith: The Art of Mary McCleary art exhibition strikes another chord. The artist’s unusual collages are nation-ally known. “We invited university and high school art teachers to bring their students to hear her speak on the trials of being a successful artist. She cautioned that making good and meaning-ful art takes years of dedication, study and practice. After seeing her art in the gallery and hearing her speak, the students were