2. MOV Beer Exhibit Programming

Organization Information

Organization Name

Museum of Vancouver

Mission and Vision of Organization

VISION: To inspire a socially connected, civically engaged city.

MISSION: To achieve a deeper understanding of Vancouver through stories, objects and shared experiences.

Guiding Principles + Values

As a civic organization we are committed to deepening our collective understanding of the City through our common stories, objects and experiences. MOV conceptualizes this through our engagement priorities, which have been focused into 4 broad areas that we have deemed our pillars. These include: Redress and Decolonization Immigration and Diversity Environment and Sustainability Urban and Contemporary Issues

Contact Information

• Primary Contact Person(s): Jillian Povarchook
• Email: [[1]]
• Phone: N/A
• Address: 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC
• Website: https://museumofvancouver.ca/

Preferred Method of Contact

• Best method(s) to contact: Email
• Best day(s) to contact: To be determined with community partner
• Best time(s) to contact: Mornings, Afternoons

Preferred Platform(s) for Remote Collaboration

• Email, Zoom

Project Description

Context: What challenge or issue does the project aim to address?

The Museum of Vancouver will be launching a beer and microbreweries exhibit from July 2023 to April 2024. The exhibit’s main themes include the origins of beer in Vancouver and the related geography, community and resilience, attitudes towards alcohol, and inclusivity.

This project continues work begun by LFS350 students in the Fall 2021 term. Click here to view a summary of the previous student group's work.

Main Project Activities and Deliverables

• Research the local beer/microbrewery scene in Vancouver
• Research the impacts of climate change on the sustainability of the local beer industry
• Students will have the opportunity to interview local breweries to collect stories of how they are dealing with issues of sustainability within their practice and operations
• In conjunction with the exhibition’s launch, students will work under the guidance of the curator, Jillian Povarchook, to propose a programming idea centered around environmental sustainability in local breweries
• Students will have the opportunity to storytell their findings in a digital format for social media, accompanied by a report on findings.

Student Assets and Skills (preferred or required)

• Interest or knowledge of Vancouver’s local beer industry / brewing
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Interest or knowledge in agriculture, sustainability, and the impacts of climate change

Is on-site work required?

• No

Are there any mandatory attendance dates (e.g. special event)?

• NA

Is a criminal record search (CRS) required?

• No

Related Community Service Opportunities for Students

• N/A

Required Reading

Project/Partner Orientation Materials

Students should review these materials prior to the first partner meeting:

• LFS350 Fall 2021 student infographic
• Chapman, N. G., & Brunsma, D. L. (2021). Beer and racism: How beer became white, why it matters, and the movements to change it. Bristol University Press.
• Appleton, F. (2016). Brewing Revolution. Harbour Publishing.
• Beer Life (podcast)
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/04/30/beer-climate-change-torched-earth/
• https://www.drinksustainably.com/
• https://www.coastreporter.net/local-news/scrd-grants-farmers-two-week-exemption-4237075

Additional Project/Partner Orientation Materials

The following will be provided at the first community partner meeting:

• Online or in-person orientation with Jillian on 27th Jan (between 1-4pm)