Camma Baharı Sanat ve Kültür Konuşmaları - Museum Evaluation Bootcamp

Date: March 25, 2025 - Tuesday

Time: 16:00

Place: santralistanbul Campus, Energy Museum

Speaker: 

Melissa Forstrom, PhD 

Chair- Associate Proffessor

Global Studies & Arts Management

Purchase College – State University of New York

The event will be in English only, with no translation available. The event capacity is limited to 20 people. 

For registration: kpy@bilgi.edu.tr

Workshop: Museum Evaluation Bootcamp 

This workshop is tailored for undergraduate and MA students who are interested in the foundations of evaluation in museums and provides a deep dive into the essential skills needed to design, implement, and communicate impactful museum visitor evaluations.   

This workshop equips attendees with practical tools to bridge academic theory and professional practice. Through interactive exercises, case studies, and collaborative discussions, participants will learn to evaluate visitor experiences and drive audience-centered innovations in museums.   

Format:  

The workshop combines lectures, hands-on activities, and group discussions to foster both conceptual understanding and practical application.   

What You’ll Learn:

Evaluation Design: Develop the expertise to formulate meaningful research questions, align them with institutional goals, and select appropriate methodologies such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and/or observational techniques.   

Conducting Research: Explore best practices for engaging with diverse museum audiences, collecting high-quality data, and addressing ethical considerations in real-world settings.   

Data Analysis and Reporting: Gain hands-on experience in analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, visualizing findings effectively, and crafting reports that resonate with museum stakeholders, from curators to museum directors.   

Who Should Attend:

Ideal for students in museum studies, public history, cultural heritage management, cultural policy, arts administration, or related fields who are preparing for careers in museums or cultural organizations and are eager to contribute to enhancing visitor engagement. 

Prepare to build your skills and confidence as a future cultural professional, ready to lead impactful visitor evaluation projects!