The Art Engager bookcover

The Art Engager

Reimagining Guided Experiences in Museums
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Description

Imagine leading lively museum discussions with confidence, knowing exactly which questions to ask and when, engaging your audience effortlessly in the process.


The Art Engager is your comprehensive guide for designing and facilitating meaningful, interactive museum experiences. Through the innovative Thinking Museum(R) Approach, you'll discover how to create inquiry-led discussions that are both structured and flexible, using tools like the 10 Questioning Practices, the CHOOSE framework, and the Discussion Cycle.


Full of well-researched insights and easy-to-apply strategies, this book is an invaluable resource for educators working in a wide variety of museums and heritage settings.

Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional looking to refine your approach, The Art Engager will empower you to foster deep engagement, share knowledge intentionally and build collaborative communities through effective facilitation techniques.


This go-to guidebook offers the tools to enhance your practice and transform your participants' experience, bringing art and objects to life.

Product Details

PublisherThinking Museum
Publish DateOctober 12, 2024
Pages416
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9789090375564
Dimensions9.0 X 6.0 X 1.1 inches | 1.2 pounds
BISAC Categories: Arts & Hobbies,

About the Author

Claire Bown is a museum educator, facilitator, coach and consultant with over 25 years of experience in museum and heritage settings. With a strong background in designing and facilitating guided experiences, she founded Thinking Museum(R) in 2013. Claire specialises in developing and leading professional learning opportunities for museum educators and their teams worldwide. Originally from the UK and now based in the Netherlands, Claire also hosts The Art Engager podcast.

Reviews

"A game changer for those looking to elevate their teaching practice, or for anyone interested in creating a more meaningful connection with art."

- Mike Murawski, Consultant, Educator and author of Museums as Agents of Change: A Guide to Becoming a Changemaker


"Claire is leading the engagement movement in museums. Mandatory reading for anyone wanting to nurture spaces of deep thinking, reflection and joy."

- Trevor Mackenzie, Teacher, Author, Inquiry Consultant

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