Facilitating creative production in museum spaces
by Amina CherguiMuseums have persistent, complicated identities as collecting institutions, places for the display of others’ creations. But in our galleries lies inspiration for creativity itself. This playlist will showcase the masterpieces produced within the museum’s walls by our summer camp participants, in tandem with the Gold Rush! El Dorado in BC exhibit.

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With iPad in hand, participants in our first week of Camp Gold Rush create public service announcements (PSAs) to spread awareness of some of British Columbia's species at risk.

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With iPad in hand, participants in our second week of Camp Gold Rush create public service announcements (PSAs) to spread awareness of some of British Columbia's species at risk. Created by Nils, Natasha, Chelsea, AJ, Rowan, Briar, Rowen, Bridget, and Meaghan.

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With iPad in hand, participants in our first week of Camp Gold Rush create public service announcements (PSAs) to spread awareness of some of British Columbia's species at risk. Created by Sebastian, Soren, Karah, Max, Lily, Jared, and Amina.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the first round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the first round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the first round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the first round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the second round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the second round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the second round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the second round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the second round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the second round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the second round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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With iPad in hand, participants in our third week of Camp Gold Rush create public service announcements (PSAs) to spread awareness of British Columbia's species at risk. Created by Jacques, Natalie, Rowan, Connor, Noah, Frances, Taryn and Amina.

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Campers design their very own gold coins, using clay, paint and glitter. Their creative productions are always unique, thoughtful... and messy!

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Campers design their very own gold coins, using clay, paint and glitter. Their creative productions are always unique, thoughtful... and messy!

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the third round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the third round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the third round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the third round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the third round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the third round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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With iPad in hand, participants in our fourth week of Camp Gold Rush create public service announcements (PSAs) to spread awareness of some of British Columbia's species at risk. Created by Olivia, Trinity, Ella, Colin, Liam, Nicolas, Tim, and Amina.

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With iPad in hand, participants in our fourth week of Camp Gold Rush create public service announcements (PSAs) to spread awareness of some of British Columbia's species at risk.

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Campers create a paper "gold mountain," comprised of golden bricks describing or depicting their greatest desires.

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Campers create a paper "gold mountain," comprised of golden bricks describing or depicting their greatest desires.

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Modeled after historic places such as Barkerville, campers create their own "gold rush town" maps, designed to attract both gold rush miners and imaginative children alike.

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Campers design their very own gold coins, using clay, paint and glitter. Their creative productions are always unique, thoughtful... and messy!

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Campers design their very own gold coins, using clay, paint and glitter. Their creative productions are always unique, thoughtful... and messy!

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Campers design their very own gold coins, using clay, paint and glitter. Their creative productions are always unique, thoughtful... and messy!

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Campers design their very own gold coins, using clay, paint and glitter. Their creative productions are always unique, thoughtful... and messy!

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fourth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fourth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Image taken inside of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fourth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fourth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fourth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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With iPad in hand, participants in our fifth and final week of Camp Gold Rush create public service announcements (PSAs) to spread awareness of some of British Columbia's species at risk. Created by Duncan, Tristan, Lizzie, Anwen, Nicolas, Will, Ben, Bea, Annabel, and Amina.

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With iPad in hand, participants in our fifth and final week of Camp Gold Rush create public service announcements (PSAs) to spread awareness of some of British Columbia's species at risk.

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With iPad in hand, participants in our fifth and final week of Camp Gold Rush create public service announcements (PSAs) to spread awareness of some of British Columbia's species at risk. Created by Alex, Emilia, Hazel, Lenni, Harper, and Asa.

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Using felt pens, paper, scissors and glue, campers create 2D and 3D Minecraft-themed models of themselves as Gold Rush-era characters - from miners to Hurdy Gurdy Girls to camels!

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Using felt pens, paper, scissors and glue, campers create 2D and 3D Minecraft-themed models of themselves as Gold Rush-era characters - from miners to Hurdy Gurdy Girls to camels!

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Using felt pens, paper, scissors and glue, campers create 2D and 3D Minecraft-themed models of themselves as Gold Rush-era characters - from miners to Hurdy Gurdy Girls to camels!

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Modeled after historic places such as Barkerville, campers create their own "gold rush town" maps, designed to attract both gold rush miners and imaginative children alike.

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Camp Gold Rush participants develop and perform their very own Gold Rush-themed skits, depicting a range of activities, such as striking it rich, dancing with the Hurdy Gurdies, and visiting historic Barkerville.

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Camp Gold Rush participants develop and perform their very own Gold Rush-themed skits, depicting a range of activities, such as striking it rich, dancing with the Hurdy Gurdies, and visiting historic Barkerville.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fifth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fifth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fifth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fifth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fifth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fifth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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Inspired by the works of late 19th-century photographers such as Hannah Maynard and Frederick Dally, the fifth round of Camp Gold Rush participants don "old-fashioned" costumes, and replicate the styles and mannerisms of gold rush photography, particularly the stoic facial expressions and rigid postures. Images taken in front of Helmcken House.

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In 1858 word of gold rang out in the Fraser Canyon, setting off a dramatic migration of people and propelling this once remote region of western North American into the modern age. What can you discover about BC's gold rush?
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