Logan Art Gallery Education

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Inspiring educational programs

Logan Art Gallery’s inquiry-based education program is delivered by experienced educators and artists incorporating the art processes of exploring, developing, sharing, and responding. Complement your tour of current exhibitions by taking a practical workshop. Logan Art Gallery has a purpose-built and well-equipped workshop space for practical artmaking sessions for all school levels.

Guided tours and practical workshops for schools

Logan Art Gallery arts educators and/or exhibiting artists will provide free talks and tours relating to the current exhibition for schools and community groups.

Should you wish to enhance your experience with a practical activity in the Gallery’s workshop, all practical activities, including materials, are provided free of charge.

We welcome all year levels and abilities from prep classes, primary, high schools, and tertiary levels. Bookings can be flexible and tailored to suit the needs of the group. Bookings are essential.

Education resources

Our free education resources include kits and catalogues to enhance teachers’ and students’ understanding of exhibitions on display.

Education resources include:

Logan art teachers’ professional development workshops

Logan-based schools Visual Art teachers can attend free professional development workshops offered by Logan Art Gallery once per term.  Our professional development programs are based upon the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and delivered by contemporary artists and experienced educators.

Further enquires can be made to Public Programs Officer artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au

On demand: online resources

Our free online resources complement current and past exhibitions at Logan Art Gallery. Work alongside artists and educators in this series of short instructional video demonstrations. Currently available videos:

‘How to create’ series:

Learn new skills that you can do at home or in the classroom.

Virtual demonstrations from artist’s own studios:

Logan Art Gallery artists’ talks and exhibition tours:

Workshop presentation videos:

Watch artists demonstrate how they make their artworks in these short videos.

 

Risk assessment sheet for visiting schools

Teachers can download a risk assessment sheet to help plan your visit to Logan Art Gallery.

Activity Sheets

A series of Do@home activity sheets are available for your use. Great for home schooling!  (Coming Soon)

Take away school holiday activity packs

Take away art activity packs are often available during school holiday periods. Drop into Logan Art Gallery and collect your free school holiday pack inspired by the current exhibitions. The packs include art materials, equipment and activity sheets for hands-on art-making activities, and are designed for children of all ages. Limited stock is available. Contact Logan Art Gallery to check for availability.

Young Peoples Gallery

The Young Peoples Gallery showcases exhibitions for young people or by young people and provides fun, interactive activities for younger visitors. You can often see exhibitions of artwork by talented individuals and/or students from schools in the region. If you are interested in exhibiting your student’s work in the Young Peoples Gallery contact artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au

 

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