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
In this episode host Claire Bown talks with Beth Clare McManus, a coaching psychologist, artist and researcher based in Manchester, UK. Beth’s work as a… Read More »Coaching in Gallery Spaces with Beth Clare McManus
In today’s episode, host Claire Bown talks with illustrator and educator Jessica Hartshorn. Based in the UK, Jessi specialises in creating engaging artwork for the… Read More »Transforming museum experiences through drawing with Jessica Hartshorn
As museum educators, we’re always seeking new ways to create more engaging, meaningful experiences for the participants in our programmes. This article dives into one… Read More »How to use The Universal Questioning Practice
In museum education, asking the right questions can make all the difference. If you’ve ever facilitated a group discussion in a museum or gallery, you… Read More »What are Questioning Practices?