Each participating gallery was asked to consider the generic research question:
How can we use interpretation to increase access to contemporary art, and to address perceived barriers to intellectual access?
Research Report
Interpretations: Action Research for Interpretation Practice in Contemporary Art
The research report, written by Interpretations Coordinator, Maureen K Michael, draws on work by Kirstie Skinner, (Collective Gallery); Sarah Derrick, (Dundee Contemporary Arts); Carol Dunbar,(Pier Arts Centre) and Zoe Fothergill, (Talbot Rice Gallery).
The report is downloadable in individual sections here.
Part One Introduction, Context and Methods
Part One introduces Interpretations and the four participating gallery projects. There is a description of the project context and the methods used to support the projects.
Part Two Case Studies, Discussion and Comparison
This section describes each of the four projects as case studies exploring the action research processes. A Comparison Table concludes Part Two.
Part Three Observations, Reflections and Conclusions
In Part Three the report reflects on emerging themes and suggests conclusions.
List of Tables, Notes and Appendices
Interpretations Research Project Context
Dr. Emily Pringle has located the Interpretations research project in context with other research and current trends in gallery education.
Download the report here as a Word document or as a PDF file.