Are public spaces welcoming to all? A conjoint experiment on cultural representation and inclusionary practices in museums

Zachary Mohr; Alexandra Olivares; Jaclyn Piatak

doi:10.1111/padm.12953

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Are public spaces welcoming to all? A conjoint experiment on cultural representation and inclusionary practices in museums

Zachary Mohr

Alexandra Olivares Jaclyn Piatak

Public Administration Vol. 102 No. 3 pp. 841-859 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractWhile art should be for everyone, public institutions like museums are not always inclusive to all members of society. Arts participation varies by sociodemographic characteristics despite the numerous benefits of the arts. To date, much of the research has focused on how visitor characteristics influence museums, but how do museum characteristics influence arts participation? We employ a conjoint experiment where respondents assess how they value different art museum attributes. In particular, we examine differences in cultural representation of artists and museum programming as well as accessibility in terms of object labels and cost. Our findings support the need for greater use of inclusionary practices and cultural representation in museums, particularly for more relatable language labels and more community‐based program events. We also find notable differences across subgroups, such as partisanship and race, emphasizing the need for more representative, accessible, and inclusive museums.

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Published: Aug 06, 2023
Vol/Issue: 102(3)
Pages: 841-859
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Authors

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Zachary Mohr

University of Kansas Lawrence Kansas USA

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Alexandra Olivares

The Mint Museum Charlotte North Carolina USA

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Jaclyn Piatak

UNC Charlotte Charlotte North Carolina USA

Cite This Article

Zachary Mohr, Alexandra Olivares, Jaclyn Piatak (2023). Are public spaces welcoming to all? A conjoint experiment on cultural representation and inclusionary practices in museums. Public Administration, 102(3), 841-859. https://doi.org/10.1111/padm.12953

Are public spaces welcoming to all? A conjoint experiment on cultural representation and inclusionary practices in museums

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