Art in the dark – touch, hear, feel art

Project information

The Art in the Dark project aims to create an online cultural offer for adults to explore visual art through various senses, not just sight, especially during pandemonium. It offers remote sensory workshops that allow people to interact with the current ZAMK exhibitions.

Information about the project

Place of implementation
ZAMEK Cultural Center in Poznan.

Target group
The project is aimed at adults, including the blind, visually impaired and those who want to experience art with different senses.

Information about the institution

ZAMEK Culture Center in Poznań
The institution responsible for the implementation of the project, committed to adapting the cultural offer to the needs of different audiences.

Background and objectives of the project

History of the project
The project was designed and consulted with stakeholders and the target group during creative workshops, emphasizing a user-centered design approach.

Objectives
The goal of the project was to create an accessible offer for the blind, visually impaired and to promote the discovery of art through the different senses.

Success factors

• Use of digital tools, such as a WCAG 2.0 compliant website, audio and video based on storytelling.
• Asynchronous workshops and educational materials, allowing participation at any pace and time.

Funding

The project was funded by the NCK Culture on the Web program and ZAMEK Cultural Center's own contribution.

Contact information

Institution: ZAMEK Cultural Center in Poznań
Address: Święty Marcin 80/82, 61-809 Poznań
Contact person: Bartek Lis - Curator of Public Programs, Public Programs Department; originator and co-creator of the project; contact: b.lis@ckzamek.pl
Link to best practice: Art in the Dark