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
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
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
The myth of the neutral museum facilitator
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
How to Look at Art (Slowly)
We’ve reached another milestone and in honour of 75 episodes, I’m releasing a new resource today which shares 31 different ways that you can look… Read More »How to Look at Art (Slowly)
How to enjoy art (without knowing anything about it)
INTRODUCTION Today I’m chatting to Ben Street about his new book ‘How to Enjoy Art: A Guide for Everyone‘. We’re talking about how we… Read More »How to enjoy art (without knowing anything about it)
Pictures of Practice with Elisa Mosele
INTRODUCTION Here is another ‘picture of practice’ episode. In these episodes, I’m really interested is in finding out how other museum educators around… Read More »Pictures of Practice with Elisa Mosele