About this Event
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Conference dates: Friday 19 May, optional group visit to Wellcome Collection Thursday 18 May.
Join delegates from the UK cultural sector and beyond to connect, share and reflect on experiences of developing inclusive visitor studies practice.
Speakers working in a wide range of learning, marketing, research consultancy and academic teams will present pioneering examples that tune in to and amplify the voices of potential and existing audiences. Together we’ll explore the role of research and evaluation in championing equity and accessibility, and consider how evaluation can be used as a tool in efforts to foster a sense of belonging and welcome for visitors of diverse backgrounds.
Join us for fresh perspectives with research and evaluation at their core as audience development professionals and researchers from the Wellcome Collection and DJS; Imperial War Museum, Wallace Collection; University College London; Royal Crown Derby; Science Museum Group and The Social Investment Consultancy; R&A Gold Museum; V&A Museum and more offer practical insights on:
- using inclusive co-creation in audience research and evaluation
- navigating the difference between equity and equality
- aligning access, diversity and inclusion goals with audience segmentation systems in practice
- embedding quality in evaluation practices in settings with limited resources, staff and training
- building enduring relationships and balancing institutional goals with participants’ needs in - community partnerships
- mixed-method evaluation of adaptations for SEND schools audiences that consider the student and teacher
- creating accessible digital images for vision impaired visitors
This year’s conference will include an optional pre-meet included in their conference ticket on 18 May from 4.30-6pm at the Wellcome Collection to see their Milk exhibition, with option to join us at a local pub following the visit. We value delegates having the opportunity to network, socialise and experience one of our featured institutions first hand.
A networking lunch is also included, plus a change to shape the future of the Visitor Studies Group in an interactive consultation session and brief AGM.
DESCRIPTION
Join us for the Visitor Studies Group: 2023 conference!
Join delegates from the UK cultural sector and beyond to connect, share and reflect on experiences of developing inclusive visitor studies practice.
TICKETS
Our VSG one-year Individual memberships (£45) and Organisation memberships (£215) are also available to purchase - join our fantastic community of audience engagement and evaluation professionals. (You can also join directly from the VSG website.)
Concessions are available for students, unwaged or retired persons and VSG concession members.
If you are a Visitor Studies Association member, you may purchase Visitor Studies Group member tickets (rather than Non-member tickets).
If you are not a member of the Visitor Studies Group and not in a position to pay for a ticket, do get in touch with us at [email protected]
Please note: the conference will not be streamed live. The digital ticket offer will consist of primarily pre-recorded talks. (Confirmed as the programme is finalised.)
ACCESS
The Visitor Studies Group will support anyone with additional needs wherever possible. Please do let us know your requirements (via the ticket booking form) and we will contact you.
Doors will open at 9.15am for a prompt 10am start.
LUNCH
Your conference ticket will include a buffet lunch. There is an opportunity to let us know any additional dietary requirements, on the booking form.
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Have a question? Contact us at [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ISH Venues, 1 Park Crescent, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 215.00