I’ve been following Sita Sargeant’s work for a while now, and it’s impossible not to be impressed. As founder and self-described Chief Troublemaker at She… Read More »Building community through women’s history tours at She Shapes History
Loved Slow Art Day? Here are some simple ways to keep the practice going until next April comes around… Slow Art Day is an annual… Read More »How to keep practicing slow looking after Slow Art Day
In this episode, host Claire Bown talks with Tonia Dhaese and Armand Storck about the church-based Slow Art Day movement in Antwerp. We explore why… Read More »Slow looking in sacred spaces: Antwerp’s church-based Slow Art Day movement
In this episode host Claire Bown talks with Francine Boon, a self-described ‘sociologist turned mystery maker‘ and co-director of Sherlocked, an award-winning experience design studio… Read More »Engaging museum visitors through escape rooms and immersive storytelling
In a world increasingly dominated by digital interactions and screen time, the value of genuine human connection has never been more significant. In this blog… Read More »6 ways to create powerful connections in museum experiences
In this episode host Claire Bown talks with Maggie Jackson, an award-winning author, former Boston Globe columnist and independent scholar, about the power of uncertainty… Read More »Uncertainty: Finding wonder in not knowing with Maggie Jackson
In this post, we’ll be exploring why trust matters in museum facilitation, what psychological safety looks like in practice, and how to create environments where… Read More »How to build trust and psychological safety on guided experiences in museums
In this episode host Claire Bown talks with Nicole Cromartie, Director of Learning and Engagement, and Paris Baker, Family, Early Childhood and Community Engagement Manager… Read More »Art Crawl: Revolutionising infant engagement with art at the Clyfford Still Museum
It’s been an extraordinary year for The Art Engager podcast with 22 episodes, 19 incredible guests, 3 solo episodes and listeners in 61 countries! We’ve… Read More »The Top 5 Episodes of The Art Engager Podcast for 2024
In this episode host Claire Bown talks with Nicky McIntosh, a museum consultant with over 25 years of experience in the UK museum sector. Inspired… Read More »Making museums accessible for children with barriers to education