Belonging, Community and Co-curation at Manch...

After five years and 166 episodes with listeners in 91 countries, this is the final episode of The Art Engager - for now, at least.For this last conversation, I wanted a guest who felt right not just for the occasion, but for the moment the whole sector is living through. Someone ...  Show more

In March 2026, I travelled to Atlanta for the National Convening on Art and Social Connection, a two-day event hosted by the High Museum of Art. It brought together people from the arts, public health, research, aging, social services and policy to explore one big question: how c ...  Show more

In this episode, Violet Manners is joined by Dr Tristram Hunt, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum and former MP, for a wide-ranging conversation about the role of museums in public life. They discuss how institutions like the V&A are evolving in the 21st century - from ad ...  Show more

Iszi and Julia meet with programme manager Claire Messenger and alumni to explore the importance of international collaboration for museums and heritage sites, and the ways in which a global network of professionals can provide support, resources, and innovative perspectives for ...  Show more

How can curators work with collections collaboratively? Which methodologies have the potential to increase museums’ transparency? Is collecting necessary for institutions? What are living archives? Join us in this inspiring episode with an artist and curator Tšhegofatšo Mabaso. E ...  Show more

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Show Notes: Ever walked into a museum and felt overwhelmed, like you don’t belong? In this episode, we break down how to actually enjoy museums ...