Practical storytelling for the incurably curious

Alice White, Digital Editor, Wellcome Collection Kirsten Riley, Head of Social Media & Digital Editor, Wellcome Collection It is only recently that the country’s largest museums have begun to seriously consider the fact that their collections should better reflect the demographics of their communities. The tide is turning. Yet, there is still a gap when it comes to diverse communities entering these spaces. Barriers which are physical, economic and more keep them out. Additionally, most don’t feel these spaces are ‘for’ them. Technology has the ability to open doors (virtual and real) and expose those who are most disenfranchised to all of the benefits which are connected to the art. This chat will focus on those who are moving the needle in this space and how others can adopt their best practices.