Virtual galleries: First insights into the effect of the introduction of new media technologies, in art galleries, on economic and social wellbeing in urban and remote communities of the Northern Territory of Australia

Abstract

This paper discusses the potential of introducing three new media technologies into art galleries in remote Australian communities to improve economic opportunities and quality of life in these communities. An introduction is given, followed by a review of the literature in related fields. We describe the three new media technologies and present the research questions. Early findings from pilot-tests in an art gallery on the Charles Darwin University campus are presented and details and methods of data collection and analysis of the post-pilot project stages are outlined.