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Our research and programming provides valuable evidence for advocacy, broadens gallery education practice, and inspires professionals across the sector
Engage produces a range of publications including books, reports, research documents and toolkits specially commissioned and linked to Engage projects.
With the aim of sharing good practice and promoting understanding of the visual arts, our resources can be downloaded for free and used to inspire and support gallery education practice throughout the sector. In this section, you will also find our Careers advice pages and case studies published on behalf of our members as part of Sharing Practice.
Watch this Space (2004–2011) was a funded professional development programme for galleries, teachers, artists and gallery educators in England.
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Project report
Case studies from Phase One of the Visual Roots project including John Hansard Gallery, New Media Museum, 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning, Fabrica.
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Case studies
Designed with the busy professional in mind, this is a practical collection of views, advice, checklists and resources for museums and galleries. It offers support and expertise on becoming more accessible to disabled and deaf people as artists, visitors and staff.
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Engage publication
Dr. Emily Pringle locates the Interpretations research project in context with other research and trends in gallery education.
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Research report
This publication comprises the full research reports from 8 projects in phase 2 of the enquire programme.
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Engage publicationResearch report
This publication summarises research into the learning benefits to children and young people of engaging with galleries.
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Powerpoint presentation discussing research techniques given by Interpretations Researcher, Maureen K Michael.
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Powerpoint presentation
Interpretations was an action research project investigating the role of interpretation in breaking down barriers to access to contemporary visual art in four art galleries in Scotland.
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Case studiesProject reportResearch report
Packed full of advice, practical information and inspiration, this guide to young people's participation in galleries and the arts shows you the steps to take to get started or will refresh your knowledge with the latest ideas and developments to help you improve on what you are already doing.
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Engage publication
The aim of this toolkits is to stimulate innovative and exciting new visual arts content in museums and heritage sites across the UK.
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Toolkit
Interpretations was an action research project investigating the role of interpretation in breaking down barriers to access to contemporary visual art in four art galleries in Scotland.
This handbook is for teachers, artists and gallery education professionals wishing to work in partnership to deliver exciting education projects in galleries across curriculum subjects.
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Engage publication
Acton Park Infants school worked with Wrexham Arts Centre, artist Chris Bird Jones and the local authority early years advisory teacher.
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Case studies
Cymerau Primary School worked with Plas Glyn y Weddw gallery, artist Catrin Williams and local authority community arts officer Gwawr Wyn Roberts.
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Case studies
Maelgwn School worked with the Royal Cambrian Academy, artist and gallery education officer Eleri Jones, and local authority early years advisory Annette Evans.
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Case studies
Plascrug Primary School worked with Aberystwth Arts Centre, artist Ruth Jên Evans, local authority early years advisor Hilary Owen and local authority art advisor Sophie Hadaway.
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Case studies
How can we use interpretation to increase access to contemporary art, and to address perceived barriers to intellectual access?
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Case studies
Richmond Park Primary School in Carmarthen worked with gallery Oriel Myrddin, artist Helen Astley and local authority art advisor Sophie Hadaway.
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Case studies