The concept of social inclusion in art museums in chile
Perceptions of educators, curators, and directors
Abstract
Social inclusion in the context of art museums is often understood as the process whereby an art institution provides individuals with special attention from the staff and with adapted educational practices to attract and support a more diverse public. With this definition in mind, the present study aims to shed light onto how social inclusion is conceived and implemented in nine art museums in Chile, generating critical reflection through the analysis of data gathered from interviews with their educators, curators, and directors. To do so, this research applies a qualitative approach based on Grounded Theory and the paradigm of Interpretivism. The instruments used to collect information were semi-structured interviews conducted with the study’s participants—fourteen educators, five curators, three directors, and a curator-director. Through coding and data comparison, eight categories have been identified in relation to the concept of inclusion: accessibility, diversity, relevance of security, communication awareness, political awareness, relevant skills, non-traditional educational practices, and work structure in the museum. Results show the adaptation of the categories to the required practices and discuss the museums’ operational strategies for the effective achievement of social inclusion.
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