For Arts' Sake

21/04/2022

How can museums use podcasts to tell fresh, engaging stories to appeal to audiences beyond the gallery walls? 🎙

In our latest episode, we chat with Lizzie Peabody, the brilliant storyteller behind Smithsonian's Sidedoor Podcast and dive into the art of building narratives and some ways we can reimagine how museums can reach out to their audiences.

Tune in now on http://forartsake.co.uk/lizzie_peabody, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

09/03/2022

Surpise! A bonus episode just dropped 💥

We chat with Dr. Dominique Bouchard, Head of Learning and Interpretation at where she shares a lot of ideas of how museums and heritage can help communities tell their own stories.

Listen now on forartsake.co.uk/dr_dominique_bouchard, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

26/07/2021

Object handling in museums can encourage visitors' participation and opens up ways for discussion. What else can we learn from this activity?

Bin Guo, PhD candidate from UCL Institute of Education shares her findings from the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dyCeURc

Imagine you are strolling in a museum. At the corner of a gallery, there is a table with some objects. Two friendly volunteers (says on…

21/05/2021

Visiting museums is a personal experience, and it varies from one person to another. Are you the type who skims through a gallery or one who spends a long time on a single artwork? 🖼️ Do you prefer a company or more of a lone wolf? 🚶🏻‍♂️

Find out what kind of museum person you are on our new blog by Silvia De Vecchi: https://t.co/ZkNWKOMS9Y?amp=1

It was not a lot of time ago that I have experienced why visitors’ behaviours are so important for museums. The literature on the topic is…

04/05/2021

From improving collections systems at British Film Institute to advocating fair practice in museum employment with Fair Museum Jobs, Louise McAward-White seeks to make our working lives better.

Listen to our conversation: https://bit.ly/3eUpFqs 🎧

22/04/2021

In this week's episode, we spoke to Gemma Wright and learned how Camden Art Centre nurtures the next generation of artists through residencies, learning programmes and more 🎨🖼️

Tune in now: https://bit.ly/3eru1Vw 🎧

08/04/2021

Thursdays are for new episodes ✨ We chatted with museum q***rator Dan Vo on LGBTQ+ tours in museums, , and more! 🌈 Tune in now: https://bit.ly/32a6ovj

01/04/2021

Remember how The Black Country Living Museum TikTok went viral during the lockdown? We had a chat with Abby Bird - the sorceress behind the social media magic on our latest episode ✨ Tune in now: http://bit.ly/2PL6bvB

25/03/2021

We're super excited to kick off a brand new season today! ✨
Right now you can listen to our conversation with Dhikshana Turakhia Pering from Somerset House, chatting everything from audience engagement and cultural production to childhood dreams and raising a family 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3d1Bf1Y

22/03/2021

To celebrate Women's History Month, our amazing contributor Megan O'Mahony takes a look at museums through a feminist lens.

Read her thoughts and findings from Imperial War Museum London: https://forartsake-uk.medium.com/feminist-museum-practice-and-the-misnomer-of-hidden-histories-16d9eabe5fb5

March 2021 will be the 10th year that Women’s History Month has been officially recognised in the UK. Corresponding with International…

22/03/2021

In our latest blog, aspiring museum professional Chiara Brancato reflects on her experience as a remote volunteer at Museum of East Anglian Life and uncovers its benefits to both the volunteer and the institution.

Read now: https://forartsake-uk.medium.com/my-experience-in-virtual-volunteering-how-this-growing-trend-can-benefit-people-and-museums-46da00069029?readmore=1&source=---------1----------------------------

During the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual volunteering has experienced a rapid growth in popularity on a global scale. Many museums have begun…

24/02/2021

Have you ever looked at an artefact and wondered - is it q***r? On our latest blog, museum learning rockstar Jack Shoulder shares his quest to uncover LGBTQ stories in museums 🏳️‍🌈

Read now: https://forartsake-uk.medium.com/uncovering-lgbtq-artefacts-fb65758d7507

05/02/2021

On our latest blog, art therapist Stefania Tsakiraki What I see in art shares her passion for creating therapeutic museum experiences through slow-looking at art. Read her thoughts 👉🏻 http://forartsake-uk.medium.com
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The Water Lilies - Clear Morning With Willows (1915/1926) by Claude Monet
Photo credit: Stefania Tsakiraki

25/01/2021

How can meditation and mindfulness practices in museums bring us deeper connections, understanding, and joy?

In this episode, Karly Allen from Limina Collective explores the interplay of art and mindfulness in museum learning to explore exciting new possibilities.

Tune in now: bit.ly/karlyallen

11/01/2021

Kicking off the new year with our new Medium blog!

Sara Rayment and Maja Neske shared their fantastic virtual takeover of UCL's Grant Museum of Zoology with us, helping school students learn while staying safe at home.

Read their story: https://forartsake-uk.medium.com/some-9-10-year-olds-discover-the-treasures-of-university-college-london-by-enjoying-experiences-in-fd6395c03b97

Whilst studying part-time for our graduate degree in Museums and Galleries in Education at UCL, we worked for two years for UCL Culture in…

08/01/2021

How can we address uncomfortable histories in a productive and meaningful way??
Step out of your comfort zone with Paula Larsson and Olivia Durand from Uncomfortable Oxford to hear more about how they're transforming traditional walking tours.

Tune in now: http://bit.ly/uncomfortable_oxford

01/01/2021

Happy new year from us at For Arts' Sake! Let's continue to support one another for better days to come.
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Forest of Resonating Lamps by TeamLab

25/12/2020

Merry Christmas from us at For Arts' Sake 🎄 Together or apart, we hope you're staying well and connected this holiday season!

23/12/2020

Tune in to our episode with Liam Wiseman from Arts Council England on http://bit.ly/liamwiseman to hear about the importance of fun and play in museums! Liam also gives invaluable insights into museum diversity, decolonisation, and representation.

18/12/2020

'Good design can change lives' -- Alex Flowers.
How did good design change the lives of patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital? This and more in this episode. Tune in now! http://bit.ly/alexflowers

09/12/2020

"Sometimes museums aren't about education and learning - sometimes it's about being together as a family"
Listen to our talk with Claire Madge from Autism in Museums to find out how museums are becoming more accessible, and the work that's still to be done. Tune in now 👉🏻 http://bit.ly/clairemadge

29/03/2020

Let’s stay together during these unprecedented times. Find our earlier episodes 👉 http://forartsake.co.uk or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧
We need to postpone Season 3 as the recording studio is currently closed. Stay tuned and healthy.
In this pic - two of our hosts Marina Meliveo & James Harrod

31/12/2019

Before the clock strikes midnight, we would like to thank all the people who have helped create and launch For Arts' Sake this year - our wonderful speakers, the team Marina Meliveo, Alina Boyko, Sabila Duhita Drijono, James Harrod, and you! 😃
We're well on our way to help people discover the difference museums can make to their lives through sharing real-life stories of leading professionals in museums and heritage sector across the UK.
Help us spread the word - and let's make 2020 a fruitful year for arts' sake, and for your sake! 🎉

20/12/2019

Thank you Uncomfortable Oxford for joining us! It was a pleasure to host you! Tune in here 👉http://bit.ly/uncomfortable_oxford to hear Paula and Olivia from Uncomfortable Oxford challenge traditional walking tours and reveal hidden histories of Oxford.

A podcast with museum people

28/10/2019

Kicking off work on Season 2 in high spirits! 🌞🦅
Say hello to your hosts: James Harrod🌵Alina Boyko🌹 Marina Meliveo 🌻 and your social media trailblazer Sabila Duhita Drijono🌺

10/10/2019

Our 5th episode is out!! 🙌🙌
👉http://bit.ly/2OAHjUI
Jenny Pistella Museum and Heritage Learning Consultant shares her unique research into how historical places and spaces retain our emotions.
Museums as medicine? 💊 Jenny also talks about how museums could be a form of social prescription offered by healthcare practitioners.

08/10/2019

Our 5th episode is cooking…🐛
Get ready for Thursday, 10 October!!
Master storyteller Jenny Pistella Museum and Heritage Learning Consultant, ex-V&A Museum and Historic Royal Palaces, will be talking about the history of emotions… 😃☹️😩🥺😡
Ever wondered how places retain emotions after people are gone?
Await some haunted tales of London and much more… 👻

03/10/2019

OUR 4TH EPISODE IS OUT! 🙌

Our guest is Jack Shoulder Jack's Adventures in Museumland, a museum learning specialist, ex-British Museum, currently at the Towner Art Gallery.

A man of many talents, Jack finds time for everything.🤹‍♂️

Learn about his vision of museums as a force for good and how he is committed to overcome his fear of failure by the time he turns 30. It gets personal...

TUNE IN NOW 👉 http://bit.ly/2oEJOue wherever you are!

01/10/2019

How to get adults and children hooked on contemporary art..? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

Make museum learning fun and filled with positive energy! 🎉
The best person to learn from - Jack Shoulder Jack's Adventures in Museumland, a museum learning ROCKSTAR, at the Towner Art Gallery

TUNE IN to our chat this Thursday, 3 October! 👈

This is us behind the scenes during the recording...🤫

26/09/2019

Our 3rd episode is out!! 🥳
It’s time to learn from Caroline Marcus how to keep kids and adults engaged in museums.🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️
Caroline kindly shares her first-hand experience across many places she has worked with, including The National Gallery, Royal Opera House, Kids in Museums and more.
Enjoy our chat here 👉: bit.ly/2mODNtR

24/09/2019

Behind the scenes of our recording coming out this week! 📸

Ever wondered how to succeed in multi-tasking?
Learn from Caroline Marcus! She is a university lecturer, consultant and producer specialising in .

Want to learn more about Caroline, her career path and life story?

Watch this space! Our new podcast is out this Thursday, 26th of September! 👈

19/09/2019

Now LIVE @ https://pod.link/1469877148! Join us as we get together with Aisling Serrant from the Museum of London Docklands.🥳

Aisling organises community-based festivals bringing together families from all backgrounds to learn about different cultures and history.

We’ll be diving into all that goes into running these fantastic festivals and the challenges that come along with it.🤓

17/09/2019

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when a museum creates a new or festival?

New is coming out this Thursday. Guest speaker, Aisling Serrant from The Museum of London Docklands, tells us how she: comes up with theme ideas; how she gets the local communities involved; and how she makes the museum inclusive for everyone.

Keep an eye out this Thursday!

11/09/2019

Our first episode of 'For Arts' Sake' is out! Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/2NaCKOi

Our first guest is Ed Lawless, education manager (Samsung Digital Learning Programme) at British Museum!

Ed helps people discover the British Museum collections through digital innovation. From live video links with classrooms to a growing programme of tablet guided experiences for school groups, Ed is making digital technology work for students.

11/09/2019

05/07/2019

Work is in full swing! This week we caught up for a mind-blowing talk with Ed Lawless, education manager at Samsung Digital Discovery Centre, British Museum.

Stay tuned, we're launching soon!

🎧 Itunes: https://apple.co/2xxKm6o
🎧 Google podcasts: http://bit.ly/2XrANjL

27/06/2019

Welcome to For Arts' Sake, a podcast where we share the most inspirational stories from top museum experts across the UK. The first episode is coming soon. Meanwhile, listen to the teaser and stay tuned!

🎧 Teaser: https://radiopublic.com/for-arts-sake-WY5LDl
📩 Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gv3tQj