Date of Award
5-5-2024
Document Type
Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education (MAED) in Art Education
Department
Art & Design
Instructor
Dr. Ross Schlemmer
Program Advisor
Dr. Christopher M. Strickland
Keywords
Accessibility; Art; Art Museum Education; Case Study; Disability Studies; Historically Marginalized; Museums; Outreach
Abstract/Description
Accessibility has been a major theme in museums since the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. This case study focuses on how Mobile Museum of Art can increase the accessibility to programming, curriculum, and collections for populations which have been historically marginalized, such as individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, families experiencing homelessness, individuals with sight impairments, and immigrant communities. This research focuses on two outreach programs at Mobile Museum of Art, a mid-size art museum in Mobile, Alabama. The results will inform my own professional practice as the Curator of Art Education at Mobile Museum of Art.
Recommended Citation
King, Angela, "Increasing Program Accessibility for Historically Marginalized Populations in a Mid-Sized Art Museum: A Case Study" (2024). Art 895 Research Papers. 18.
https://openspaces.unk.edu/art-etd-895/18