In their words: Visitor Comments from the Art of Storytelling

• By Jenny Parker
• March 3, 2008

Here are a few comments from participants in the Art of Storytelling project at the Delaware Art Museum. We think these comments are the final word on why visitor-contributed programs have a place in museums:

“I see art as much more fun now. I am not nearly as shy when it comes to looking in depth at more intricate works of art. I enjoy the challenge these paintings provide.”

“I think I have given more validity in my own mind to personal interpretations of artwork, rather than one right or wrong interpretation.”

“It made me realize how visual input can influence creative output, and how enjoying art is not a passive, but an active pursuit.”

“This contest’s IDEA has expanded my definition of the word “view.”

For more on visitor responses to visitor-contributed programs see our paper, The Art of Storytelling (PDF).

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