Dallas Museum of Art

The Arts Broadcasting System (TABS) project will create a flexible, multifunctional system interface for unlimited access to 13,000 digital resources from the Dallas Museum of Art’s encyclopedic collections. The project is based on five years of planning, audience research, and consultation, building on two institutional strategic initiatives—the Arts Network and Levels of Engagement with Art. It will allow visitors to customize their museum experiences in the galleries and at home via the Internet. By applying lessons learned about audiences and implementing technology, the TABS project will enhance onsite museum visits, increase accessibility to the collection, and provide data on online museum visits. A public blog, final reports, a 2009 national forum, and conference presentations will share progress and results.