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The Art Engager

Claire Bown
Art Education
Visual Literacy
Mental Health
The Art Bridge
Art Engagement
Community Engagement
Curiosity Cards
Museum Education
Museums
Creativity
Arts On Prescription
Self-Confidence
Rapport
Vincent Van Gogh
Matthew Wong
Visitor Engagement
Critical Thinking
Carl Nielsen
Questioning Techniques
Inquiry-Based Learning

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 expe... more

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In this special episode created in collaboration with NEMO – the Network of European Museum Organisations, I’m sharing voices and ideas from the 2025 NEMO European Museum Conference ‘Who Cares? Museums, Wellbeing and Resilience’ in Horsens, Denmark. more

In this episode of The Art Engager, I’m talking with Dr Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson, Executive Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and a visual neuroscientist whose work explores the intersection of art, perception and leadership.

Zab’s rese... more

In today's solo episode, host Claire Bown celebrates the one-year anniversary of The Art Engager book with our first-ever Ask Me Anything format. She answers 10 practical questions from listeners about facilitating guided experiences in museums.

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In this episode of The Art Engager Claire Bown talks with Tina Demirdjian, a poet and educator who has spent over 30 years transforming how people connect with poetry and visual art.

Tina is someone who in her own words 'changes people's minds' abou... more

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Recent Guests

Tina Demirdjian
A poet and educator with over 30 years of experience teaching poetry in Los Angeles
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Episode: Exploring Poetry Through Museums and Visual Art with Tina Demirdjian
Ciaron Wilkinson
Head of Partnerships and Engagement at Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum
Episode: Belonging, Community and Co-curation at Manchester Museum with Ciaron Wilkinson
Geraldine Collinge
Chief Executive at Compton Verney, with a history at the Royal Shakespeare Company
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Episode: Art, Play and Joy at Compton Verney with Geraldine Collinge
Sita Sargeant
Founder and chief troublemaker at She Shapes History
She Shapes History
Episode: She Shapes History: Building Community Through Women's History Tours with Sita Sargeant
Francine Boon
Co-director of Sherlocked, an experience design studio in Amsterdam, specializing in immersive storytelling.
Sherlocked
Episode: Engaging museum visitors through escape rooms and immersive storytelling with Francine Boon
Maggie Jackson
Award-winning author and independent scholar
Episode: Uncertainty: Finding wonder in not knowing with Maggie Jackson
Nicole Cromartie
Director of Learning and Engagement at the Clyfford Still Museum
Clyfford Still Museum
Episode: Art Crawl: Revolutionising infant engagement with art at the Clyfford Still Museum
Paris Baker
Family Early Childhood and Community Engagement Manager at the Clyfford Still Museum
Clyfford Still Museum
Episode: Art Crawl: Revolutionising infant engagement with art at the Clyfford Still Museum
Nicky McIntosh
A consultant with extensive experience in the museum sector, specializing in project management and learning engagement.
Episode: Making museums accessible for children with barriers to education with Nicky McIntosh

Host

Claire Bown
Host and creator dedicated to enhancing museum and art education, offering practical insights for audience engagement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • So much inspiration!

    It’s becoming on of my all time favorite podcasts and I don’t event work in museum education 😅

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Excited about “discovering” this podcast

    I’ve been a docent for a year now with one year of training through the museum. I was recently given a copy of the book The Art Engager by the museum docent educator and learned about this podcast from that. Loving the book so far. I prepared for a tour today by listening to this podcast on my drive there. I look forward to learning more about Bown’s trade marked approach, staying fresh and entertained with this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JananiLars
    United States8 months ago
  • Creative, useful - and yes, engaging!

    As a museum educator and teacher, this is a podcast I never miss. I learn so much every episode. Claire interviews a wide variety of practitioners in art and museum related facilitation work, and her warmth and curiosity makes each conversation interesting and unique. The episodes where Claire focuses on tools and tips for using visible thinking routines and improving facilitation practice are also useful - and I've listened to a number of them several times. Thanks for making the time to do th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ygvbytfvnutfvnh
    Australia3 years ago
  • I could listen for hours

    This new podcast from Claire Bown is so insightful and interesting. Claire opens the doors to a whole new world of visible thinking, of using as the key to unlock new ways of seeing things and different perspectives. My favourite episode so far is 11 all about this.

    Claire also has a wonderful way of articulating herself and her voice sounds like she was made to be a podcaster….. I could listen for hours. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LucyRennie
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Excellent

    I absolutely love this podcasts. I was lucky to catch Claire’s webinar on slow looking which was totally enthralling so I just knew I had to subscribe to her podcast. I find the topics covered are engaging and so thought provoking, I’m learning lots about how to appreciate art in both formal settings, and transferring those skills into my mindful wanders. A true gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frustratedcyclops
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the discussions thought-provoking and particularly relevant for improving facilitation practices and visitor engagement in cultural spaces.
The host's warmth and curiosity foster an engaging atmosphere, making discussions both informative and enjoyable.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for providing valuable insights and practical techniques applicable to their roles in museums and education.

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Ask Me Anything: Your Questions on Museum Engagement and Facilitation
Q: What was your journey into this space?
Claire Bown's journey began with a fascination for great guided experiences in museums and was solidified through her studies and experiences in the field.
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions on Museum Engagement and Facilitation
Q: How do you decide whether to share the artist's perspective if the discussion within the group is quite different?
It's important to validate the group's perspectives and introduce the artist's perspective as another viewpoint to consider.
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions on Museum Engagement and Facilitation
Q: How do we pull a group or person back when disengaged?
First, recognize disengagement accurately, then change something or bring in a different modality to re-engage.
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions on Museum Engagement and Facilitation
Q: Does everyone have to talk to be actively engaged?
No, equal participation is encouraged, and mental engagement is just as valid as verbal participation.
Ask Me Anything: Your Questions on Museum Engagement and Facilitation
Q: How long should you give people to look at an artwork?
The initial looking phase can vary but 30 seconds is a good general time.

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Focusing on enhancing visitor engagement in museums and cultural institutions, this podcast offers a wealth of insights and practical strategies aimed at educators, facilitators, and museum professionals. Each episode features discussions centered on effective practices for fostering inclusivity, connection, and active participation through various engagement techniques such as slow looking, community collaboration, and inquiry-based teaching. Listeners can expect to explore innovative approaches that emphasize emotional engagement alongside educational outcomes, making it particularly valuable for those involved in art and museum education.

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Recent guests on The Art Engager include:

1. Tina Demirdjian
2. Ciaron Wilkinson
3. Geraldine Collinge
4. Sita Sargeant
5. Francine Boon
6. Maggie Jackson
7. Nicole Cromartie
8. Paris Baker

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