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?

Attended outdoor events or programming or workshops

Attended indoor events or programming or workshops

Explored the grounds on your own

Went on a tour of the museum

Never visited the grounds

Casual walk-through the grounds

I have never visited the Elisabet Ney Museum or grounds

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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?

Outdoor events or workshops

Relaxing and enjoying nature

Engaging with arts

Other

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Which elements of the outdoor space do you enjoy?

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

Unsure

Yes (please specify)

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

Yes

Unsure

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

By preserving the natural surrounds Ney experienced

By incorporating elements that resonate with her era

Not sure

Other

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

Large sculptures or installations from other artists

Elisabet Ney sculptures (reproductions)

Interactive art pieces

Art integrated into natural elements

No additional art outdoors

Other

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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.

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Re-Imagining the Ney

Re-Imagining the Ney

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Have you previously visited the Elisabet Ney Museum?

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

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

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Which elements of the outdoor space do you enjoy?

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

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

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

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

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

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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?

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

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

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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?