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Breaking new ground This year will see some technological changes to the museum as it begins to incorporate an online component to complement the exhibits on display. “For the first time ever, the museum is now Wi-Fi capable, which gives smartphone users access to QR codes to access our YouTube, our Facebook or our new website, which we are creating right now,” Gutierrez said. “It’s going to help not only promote the museum, but give a little more that you may not see here and give it to you online.” Another addition is Artie’s Corner, designed to engage younger patrons visiting the museum by providing a hands-on experience that will coincide with current exhibits to offer kids more depth and understanding of the artwork on display. “It’s more hands-on instead of just looking at paintings on the wall. We want to really engage all levels and make it a really unique experience where you can come into a space like this and be able to interact and read and touch and create,” Cruz said. Gutierrez added, “We’re trying to put that special touch, that special spin that makes people want to come and learn, and that’s what we’re all about. We want to educate and increase arts education in the community.” A summer exhibit is scheduled to open June 14, with the fall exhibit following Sept. 13. To stay updated with what’s taking place at the museum, like them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter @bmoa or watch videos at youtube.com/TheBmoa.
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