Today, we’re delving into a fundamental aspect of being a museum educator: being prepared for the unexpected. Picture this: you’re facilitating a programme, and out… Read More »Being Prepared for the Unexpected: Essential Strategies for Museum Educators
Today I’m talking to Gundy van Dijk, Head of Education and Interpretation at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam about Heart for Art – an… Read More »Heart for Art and the Van Gogh Museum
Discover how museum educators can learn invaluable lessons from immersive art experiences. Drawing from my firsthand experience at David Hockney: Bigger and Closer in London,… Read More »What can museum educators learn from immersive art experiences?
In this article, we’re diving into the world of thinking routines and exploring their application in museums. If you’re eager to get started with thinking… Read More »Thinking routines in museums: A guide to getting started
When it comes to working with groups in a museum or any other setting, being able to “read the room” is a valuable skill. Understanding… Read More »How to master the art of reading the room
Looking closely and carefully at art or objects may seem simple, but it brings great rewards. The longer you look, the more you see and… Read More »The more you look, the more you see: 12 benefits of slow looking
How can we really ensure that we are doing all we can to cultivate curiosity and wonder amongst the participants on our tours and programmes?… Read More »How to Cultivate Curiosity in your Museum Programmes
In this special 100th episode of The Art Engager podcast, I’m chatting to educator, researcher, author, and speaker Dr Ron Ritchhart. Ron Ritchhart recently retired… Read More »Creating cultures of thinking in museums with Ron Ritchhart
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