Wonder Keynote with Claire Bown

Educational specialist Claire Bown delivers a keynote address inside the Historic Asolo Theater on the campus of The Ringling. As the founder of the Thinking Museum, Bown specializes in object-based learning, teaching strategies that encourage slow observation and critical thought in gallery settings. The presentation serves as a central event for the museum's broader Wonder Symposium, aiming to reshape how institutions and educators facilitate public engagement with visual art. The lecture provides local docents, teachers, and arts enthusiasts with practical techniques for moving past standard historical tours to foster deeper, dialogue-driven connections with complex creative works.