Re-Imagining the Ney

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Friends of Elisabet Ney Museum present "Re-Imagining the Ney," a month-long series of events dedicated to shaping the future of the Elisabet Ney Museum through an interpretive plan. "Re-Imagining the Ney" will focus on an inclusive and community-centered approach to updating the historic landscape around the museum.

As part of the "Re-Imagining the Ney" process, we want to make sure we hear from you. The following questions will provide insight to us as we look forward.

Have you previously visited the Elisabet Ney Museum?

Explored the grounds on your own

62%

Casual walk-through the grounds

38%

Went on a tour of the museum

30%

Attended outdoor events or programming or workshops

24%

Attended indoor events or programming or workshops

20%

I have never visited the Elisabet Ney Museum or grounds

20%

Never visited the grounds

Closed to responses | 50 Responses

How would you like to use the grounds in the future? Please explain.

Closed for Comments

Are there any particular activities or programming you would like to see offered on the grounds?

Relaxing and enjoying nature

76%

Engaging with arts

76%

Outdoor events or workshops

69%

Other

Closed to responses | 29 Responses

Which elements of the outdoor space do you enjoy?

Closed to responses | 24 Responses

Are there elements of the grounds that you feel are lacking?

Unsure

45%

30%

Yes (please specify)

25%

Closed to responses | 20 Responses

Does the landscape help you understand the museum and Elisabet Ney's life?

Yes

78%

Unsure

15%

Closed to responses | 27 Responses

How might the landscape contribute to the historical context of the museum and Elisabet Ney's life?

By preserving the natural surrounds Ney experienced

69%

By incorporating elements that resonate with her era

50%

Not sure

Other

Closed to responses | 26 Responses

In what ways would you incorporate art into the Museum's grounds?

Art integrated into natural elements

68%

Large sculptures or installations from other artists

48%

Interactive art pieces

40%

Elisabet Ney sculptures (reproductions)

28%

No additional art outdoors

24%

Other

Closed to responses | 25 Responses

Please share why you selected the options for incorporating art (or no art) into the Museum's grounds.

Closed for Comments

Are you aware of the prairie restoration at the Elisabet Ney Museum's grounds? If so, what do you think about the prairie restoration project on the grounds?

Closed for Comments

How important do you see prairie restoration for the environment and culture?
Could this project inspire similar efforts where you live?

Closed for Comments

If you know the history of Elisabet Ney, what are some of your favorite stories that you want others to know about?

Closed for Comments

Please choose up to 3 topics related to Elisabet Ney that you would be interested in learning more about.

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Re-Imagining the Ney

Re-Imagining the Ney

Step 1

Have you previously visited the Elisabet Ney Museum?

How would you like to use the grounds in the future? Please explain.

Are there any particular activities or programming you would like to see offered on the grounds?

Which elements of the outdoor space do you enjoy?

Are there elements of the grounds that you feel are lacking?

Does the landscape help you understand the museum and Elisabet Ney's life?

How might the landscape contribute to the historical context of the museum and Elisabet Ney's life?

In what ways would you incorporate art into the Museum's grounds?

Please share why you selected the options for incorporating art (or no art) into the Museum's grounds.

Are you aware of the prairie restoration at the Elisabet Ney Museum's grounds? If so, what do you think about the prairie restoration project on the grounds?

How important do you see prairie restoration for the environment and culture? Could this project inspire similar efforts where you live?

If you know the history of Elisabet Ney, what are some of your favorite stories that you want others to know about?

Please choose up to 3 topics related to Elisabet Ney that you would be interested in learning more about.

How important do you see prairie restoration for the environment and culture?
Could this project inspire similar efforts where you live?