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Apr 2021
2m 36s

Introducing the Art Engager Podcast

Claire Bown
About this episode

Welcome to The Art Engager podcast! This podcast here to help educators, guides and creatives engage their audiences with art, objects and ideas. Each week I’ll be sharing a variety of strategies, ideas and inspiration to help you to engage and connect with your audiences and confidently lead lively art and artefact discussions.

Show highlights:

  • What The Art Engager podcast is all about
  • How & why creating real engagement with art and museum objects can be tricky
  • What is Visible Thinking in the Museum?
  • What we're going to be talking about on this podcast

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For more details please see the thinkingmuseum website.

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