"Oregon Voice" wins 2013 Leadership in History Award of Merit

We would like to congratulate Marsha Matthews and the Oregon Historical Society on winning the 2013 Leadership in History Award of Merit by the American Association of State and Local History for the exhibit Oregon Voices.  

The AASLH Leadership in History Awards is the nation’s most prestigious competition for recognition of achievement in state and local history.   The award is presented for “exceptional and meritorious work by the organization and/or new and promising ideas, approaches and innovation that serve as a model for the field.” 

Andre and Associates Interpretation and Design Ltd. was responsible for all aspects of project management, design and interpretation for this exhibit. We were also proud to serve as the General Contractor for exhibit fabrication working closely with Carl and Simone Schlichting as well as 3DS and their excellent team of craftsmen.

American Alliance of Museums Session: Integrating Visitor Perspectives into Interpretive Planning

Bianca Message, Marcella Wells and Judy Koke presented at American Alliance of Museums in Baltimore today.

The presentation ended in a workshop session allowing teams to report out their application of the Visitor Hierarchy.  The photo shows Marcella facilitating.  Lots of fun!  Thanks to all who joined us!

After the sessions Bianca explored The Walters Art Museum.  Fabulous collection and fun to share a glass of wine and chat with colleagues.

LEED AP BD+C

Environmental stewardship and exhibit sustainability are a priority for André & Associates.  Our designers Andy Farrell and Amy Willson are both LEED® accredited from the Canadian Green Building Council.   Andy and Amy have enrolled in the LEED® Credit Maintenance Program in order to keep their specialty accreditation in Building Design and Construction as well as to stay up to date with current sustainable principles such as energy efficiency, low-impact and recycled materials, Indoor Air Quality.