HOW TO LOOK AT ART (SLOWLY) – FREE RESOURCE
Newly refreshed for 2025! How to Look at Art (Slowly) is a collection of different ways to look at art or objects in the museum. It can be used by anyone looking for new ways to engage with what they’re seeing – whether visiting on your own, with friends and family, or working with groups. Inside you’ll find 5 sections: Static Looking, Movement, Observation by Drawing, Observation by Writing, and Using a Viewfinder. These activities offer frameworks for looking that will help you to slow down and see more!
SLOW ART GUIDE – FREE RESOURCE
Whether you’re a seasoned museum-goer or new to museums, my user-friendly, two-page Slow Art Guide is designed for everyone.
It offers six simple steps to guide you through the process of slow looking, along with helpful tips for taking your time and fully immersing yourself in the art and objects at museums and galleries.
Take the guide with you on your next visit and use it as a flexible, step-by-step companion to help you observe, reflect & notice the details of any artwork or object.
24 SIMPLE PROMPTS FOR SLOW LOOKING – A FREE RESOURCE
Sometimes the best part of a museum visit isn’t seeing everything—it’s really seeing something. This one-page collection of 24 simple prompts helps you do exactly that, offering fresh ways to engage with any artwork or museum object.
Each prompt gives you a different lens for looking, from focusing on hidden details to imagining what happened an hour before the scene you’re viewing. Try one or two per visit and spend real time with whatever catches your eye.
Designed to fit in your pocket- print it, fold it, take it with you. Perfect for anyone who wants to get more out of their museum visits
THE ART ENGAGER: REIMAGINING GUIDED EXPERIENCES IN MUSEUMS
The Art Engager is your comprehensive guide for creating meaningful, interactive museum experiences. Through the Thinking Museum® Approach, you’ll learn to lead structured yet flexible inquiry-led discussions using proven tools like the 10 Questioning Practices, CHOOSE framework, and Discussion Cycle.
Full of practical strategies and well-researched insights, this book is an invaluable resource for educators working in a wide variety of museums and heritage settings.
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THE ART ENGAGER PODCAST
The Art Engager Podcast with Claire Bown is your go-to resource for creating engaging experiences in museums and cultural spaces. Explore practices that deepen connections with art, objects, people and ideas. Learn techniques to spark curiosity, foster dialogue, and transform how you engage with your audience. Each episode offers practical insights to enhance your skills and bring your museum experiences to life.
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