This document discusses collaborating with artists in museums of contemporary art. It provides case studies of specific collaboration projects between museums and artists. It also examines the theory and implications of new museology and participatory art. New museology views museums as political and identity-shaping spaces. Participatory art aims to be socially inclusive and produce art as part of life rather than discrete artworks. The document recommends that museums embrace social practice art, support progressive forms of art, and mirror external artist collaboration in internal structure and culture.