Andrea Kaňkovská

Current Trends in Working with the Audience in Art Museums and Galleries in the Central European Context

Andrea Kaňkovská – Department of Art Education, Faculty of Education, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Abstract:

How is the gallery scene in Central Europe responding to the new challenges posed by the educational turn? Like other regions, Central Europe has experienced significant shifts in its socio-cultural landscape. In the wake of this educational turn, art galleries and museums now face new demands (ICOM, 2022) that require them to adopt more inclusive practices. This shift – often characterized as the democratization of art – entails the removal of physical, mental, and social barriers. To explore these transformative processes, this study employs a qualitative approach, drawing on case studies from institutions in the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Hungary, and Poland. The paper highlights best practices in participation, gamification, democratization, and inclusive gallery education, as well as other formats used for engaging diverse audiences.