7 ways to make time and space for silence
As we discovered last week, a little bit of silence in your museum and gallery programmes can benefit both you as the facilitator and the… Read More »7 ways to make time and space for silence
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How silence is a superpower in museum and gallery programmes
Image Credit: Le Discret (1786), Joseph Ducreux, Spencer Museum of Art You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘silence is golden’ before. This proverb suggests that staying… Read More »How silence is a superpower in museum and gallery programmes
Exploring Slow Art Day and Slow Looking with Phyl Terry
Episode 94 of the Art Engager features another special guest, Phyl Terry, Founder of Slow Art Day. Slow Art Day is an annual event that… Read More »Exploring Slow Art Day and Slow Looking with Phyl Terry
Slow Art and the Power of Slowing Down with Carl Honoré
Discover the benefits of slow art and the slow movement with bestselling author and TED speaker, Carl Honoré. Explore how slowness can rehumanise us in… Read More »Slow Art and the Power of Slowing Down with Carl Honoré
Improving mental health and wellbeing through art with Heather Thomas
In Episode 92 of The Art Engager podcast, I’m chatting to Heather Thomas, the Head of Learning and Engagement at the Lightbox Museum and Gallery… Read More »Improving mental health and wellbeing through art with Heather Thomas
Three new thinking routines to try in your museum and gallery programmes
Are you tired of using the same old Project Zero thinking routines in your museum and gallery programmes? If so, it’s time to shake things… Read More »Three new thinking routines to try in your museum and gallery programmes
How to Create Intellectual Comfort in your Museum and Gallery Programmes
INTRODUCTION Today I’m exploring the concept of intellectual comfort – what it is, why it’s important and 8 ways you can foster it in your… Read More »How to Create Intellectual Comfort in your Museum and Gallery Programmes
What if objects could talk with Hannah Cushion
INTRODUCTION Today I’m talking to Hannah Cushion about her work as an artist and educator. Hannah is an artist and museum educator working in London… Read More »What if objects could talk with Hannah Cushion
How to lead playful museum programmes
INTRODUCTION Today I’m exploring play in museum education practice. How can we create and lead playful museum programmes? How can we bring more opportunities for… Read More »How to lead playful museum programmes
How to ask more open-ended questions
INTRODUCTION Today I’m returning to one of my favourite subjects – questions. I’m exploring open-ended questions in depth – what they are, why they are… Read More »How to ask more open-ended questions