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This publication comprises the full research reports from 8 projects in phase 2 of the enquire programme.
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Engage publicationResearch report
This publication summarises research into the learning benefits to children and young people of engaging with galleries.
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Engage publicationResearch report
Powerpoint presentation discussing research techniques given by Interpretations Researcher, Maureen K Michael.
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Powerpoint presentation
Interpretations was an action research project investigating the role of interpretation in breaking down barriers to access to contemporary visual art in four art galleries in Scotland.
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Case studiesProject reportResearch report
Packed full of advice, practical information and inspiration, this guide to young people's participation in galleries and the arts shows you the steps to take to get started or will refresh your knowledge with the latest ideas and developments to help you improve on what you are already doing.
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The aim of this toolkits is to stimulate innovative and exciting new visual arts content in museums and heritage sites across the UK.
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Toolkit
Interpretations was an action research project investigating the role of interpretation in breaking down barriers to access to contemporary visual art in four art galleries in Scotland.
This handbook is for teachers, artists and gallery education professionals wishing to work in partnership to deliver exciting education projects in galleries across curriculum subjects.
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Acton Park Infants school worked with Wrexham Arts Centre, artist Chris Bird Jones and the local authority early years advisory teacher.
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Case studies
Cymerau Primary School worked with Plas Glyn y Weddw gallery, artist Catrin Williams and local authority community arts officer Gwawr Wyn Roberts.
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Case studies
Maelgwn School worked with the Royal Cambrian Academy, artist and gallery education officer Eleri Jones, and local authority early years advisory Annette Evans.
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Case studies
Plascrug Primary School worked with Aberystwth Arts Centre, artist Ruth Jên Evans, local authority early years advisor Hilary Owen and local authority art advisor Sophie Hadaway.
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Case studies
How can we use interpretation to increase access to contemporary art, and to address perceived barriers to intellectual access?
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Case studies
Richmond Park Primary School in Carmarthen worked with gallery Oriel Myrddin, artist Helen Astley and local authority art advisor Sophie Hadaway.
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Case studies
These notes can be used for guidance for another project in its entirety or parts of it can be used for smaller art activities around the themes of portraiture and identity, formal portraiture, commissioning portraiture or self portraiture.
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Teachers’ pack
Information and activities for teachers by secondary school teachers on placement at the National Portrait Gallery as part of Watch this Space.
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Teachers’ pack
These toolkits were originally produced for Engage's Making Connections Professional Development Seminars, for gallery educators at the start of their career.
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Toolkit
This handbook is designed to support museum and gallery staff, especially those who have responsibility for education, interpretation or access, ensuring that learning opportunities, exhibitions and resources are open to all
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Engage publication