Chris O’Connor came to the Learning Department at the Royal BC Museum in 2011 from Vancouver, where he worked at the Vancouver Art Gallery. There Chris was part of both the family programs and school programs development teams, while also teaching curriculum-based creative movement in schools throughout the Lower Mainland. He received his MFA in interdisciplinary arts from Simon Fraser University, focusing on the intersection of soundscape and urban planning.
At the Royal BC Museum, Chris has most recently helped run the
Wonder Sunday program,
Spring Break program, the Museum Amplification Project and
Night at the Museum. His particular interest is in fostering an active environment for visitors to experience the museum exhibits and collections in innovative and engaging ways.
Education
MFA interdisciplinary arts, Simon Fraser University
BA women's studies, Temple University
Areas of Interest
On-site gallery programming
Inquiry, project-based learning
Creative expression through interdisciplinary arts
Community dialogue and engagement
