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Engage is the lead advocacy and training network for gallery education
Our conferences, seminars and area group meetings disseminate the latest sector research and policy, providing affordable opportunities for colleagues to network and share practice across the UK.
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Artists, teachers, gallery educators and colleagues working in creative partnerships reflect on the potential for collaborations between galleries and schools to enhance teaching and learning across the curriculum
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Case studies from the pioneering envision action-research programme supporting galleries to develop innovative ways of working together with young people, aged 14–21
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Published for Interpretations, 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 review was commissioned by Arts Council England to describe engagement with contemporary art and learning in a gallery context. The aim of the review is to stimulate discussion and further questions about the processes and outcomes associated with contemporary gallery education.
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Useful sources of information on arts, galleries, young people, education, duty of care and social inclusion.
This toolkit draws on the expertise of teachers, artists and gallery educators who have participated in the Watch this Space programme.
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This publication outlines the findings of Collect & Share, and sets out recommendations for strengthening and expanding the role of art and culture in benefiting lifelong learners.
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This publication is the second in a series of three reports from Collect & Share. It considers the changing roles of museum and gallery educators in Europe; outlines existing training and professional development programmes that support the delivery of lifelong learning within museum and gallery education.
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This resource outlines key issues challenge and policies, alongside recommendations for best practice.
The first of three publications from the Collect & Share project. A matrix of good practice is included with the publication.
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This toolkit contains case studies from the first phase of the pioneering envision action research programme supporting galleries to develop innovative ways of working together with young people, aged 14–21.
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This publication celebrates visual arts education projects in Scotland which bring participants and artists together in memorable ways.
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A celebratory report focusing on Engage's strand of the MGEP2 project, ArtFULL, 16 school-gallery projects bringing pupils into close contact with artists and contemporary art.
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A celebration of the engage Scotland Visual Arts Education Awards 2004 in association with the Scottish Arts Council.
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This report looks at physical and attitudinal issues of disability and access in visual arts and crafts exhibition venues in Scotland.
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Guidance about the challenges and opportunities of The Get it Together programme (2002) are outlined in this report.
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Creative Collaboration showcased current practice in gallery education in Scotland through case studies and offered those interested in working with the sector a useful resource of guidelines and contacts.
This publication reflects on the success of Opt for Art , and includes analysis, case studies and views from teachers, artists, gallery educators and pupils who took part.
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