Welcome to episode 99, where I’m diving into the concept of pacing in museum and gallery programmes, with a particular focus on the idea that… Read More »Striking the right pace in museum programmes: less is more
INTRODUCTION An van Hertum and Bart van Peer are both members of the Audience Engagement team at KMSKA or Royal Museum of Fine Arts in… Read More »Radio Bart: Exploring Art with Blind Mediators
This week I’m exploring an innovative project at the National Civil War Centre in Newark, England developing creative writing skills through art and using thinking… Read More »Collect Connect Create: Thinking Routines and Creative Writing
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
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
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
Are you tired of using the same old thinking routines in your museum and gallery programmes? If so, it’s time to shake things up and… Read More »Three new thinking routines to try in your museum and gallery programmes
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
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
INTRODUCTION I often get asked about neutrality as a ‘stance’ for museum facilitators of discussions around art and objects. So today I’m addressing the question:… Read More »The myth of the neutral museum facilitator