Activity: drafting a newsletter for remote engagement. Participants create an engaging, accessible newsletter for online museum audiences  

Activity time: 10 min

Instructions

  1. Define your audience: 
    • Choose a target audience, such as families, art enthusiasts, educators, or history buffs 
    • Consider their preferences, needs, and potential accessibility requirements 
  2. Create a catchy subject line: 
    • Write a subject line that grabs attention, such as “Discover the Hidden Gems of Our Collection!” 
  3. Organise content into sections: 
    • Introduction: A short paragraph introducing the newsletter and its purpose 
    • Featured event/exhibition: Highlight a key upcoming event or virtual exhibit with essential details 
    • Interactive feature: Include an engaging element, such as a quiz, poll, or call for feedback
    • Call to action (CTA): Encourage readers to take action, such as registering for an event, exploring a resource, or following on social media  
  4. Incorporate visual elements: 
    • Add an image, infographic, or link to a video, ensuring each visual has descriptive alt-text 
  5. Ensure accessibility: 
    • Use a clean layout with readable fonts, sufficient contrast, and clear language 
    • Offer multilingual options if relevant 
  6. Self-Evaluation: 
    • Once the draft is complete, review it based on the following criteria: 
    • Is the content engaging and relevant to the audience? 
    • Are accessibility features effectively integrated? 
    • Does the newsletter encourage active engagement? 

Resources

Digital Accessibility Services  

Canva newsletter templates 

Discover five tips for designing accessible newsletters

A Guide On How To Create Accessible Newsletters 

Article “The Guide to Accessible Design in Email Marketing”