This panel spotlights New Orleans' remarkable use of digital initiatives to connect the city's storied history with its vibrant artistic community and institutions. We will touch on diverse approaches; the New Orleans Museum of Art's transformation into an industry leader in digital interpretation, the Preservation Resource Center's collaboration with archives across the city to create a mobile experience that celebrates the lives of jazz musicians, the role of the Arts Council and City Hall in bridging community and artists. Presenters include Allison Reid, Director of Interpretation and Audience Engagement at the New Orleans Museum of Art; Suzanne Blaum, Director of Education and Outreach, Preservation Resource Center in New Orleans; Nick Stillman, President & CEO of the Arts Council New Orleans; and Sara Cohen, Deputy Chief Information Officer for the City of New Orleans. Speakers Session Leader : Samantha Diamond, CEO, CultureConnect Co-Presenter : Allison Reid, Deputy Director for Interpretation and Audience Engagement, New Orleans Museum of Art Co-Presenter : Suzanne Blaum, Director of Education and Outreach, Preservation Resource Center in New Orleans Speaker : Sara Cohen, Deputy Chief Information Officer, City of New Orleans Speaker : Nick Stillman, President & CEO, Arts Council New Orleans MCN 2016 Presenting Sponsor: Piction New Orleans, LA