John Willenbecher's 'Labyrinth', centerpiece of newly landscaped courtyard at Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Midwest, USA (Photo: Barry Winiker/Getty Images) Startup accelerators have become an integral part of helping early-stage companies build, fund and bring to market new products and ideas. Recently, we’ve seen museums look to the models of accelerators, incubators and coworking spaces to bring together entrepreneurs, hackers and cultural practitioners in hopes of driving innovation and generating new ideas. Is this a fad or new trend? Read More