My First Visit
The following has been designed to give you information in advance of your visit to Manchester Art Gallery so that you can get the most out of your morning or afternoon activity session.
Aims:
- To make the first visit to a public art gallery an enjoyable and memorable experience
- To introduce and welcome young visitors to the gallery building and its collections
What happens in the session:
- The emphasis will be on looking at pre-selected works focusing on movement around the gallery space
- Moving around the building, children will be introduced to a range of art on the theme of nature
- Paintings, sculpture, video, ceramics and costume are used to inspire discussion and stimulate the imagination
- Practical work will be based on the themes and ideas generated during the Gallery tour
- A gallery educator who will stay with the group throughout will lead the tour
Preparation:
- In the classroom, discuss the idea of collecting things children have made, e.g. models, drawings, paintings.
- Explain the reasons for no touching or eating in the galleries, i.e. for the protection and conservation of artworks
- Bring a minimum of 1 adult to 5 pupils and ensure that adults are briefed to be aware of their supervisory role and responsibilities for engaging the children
Follow Up:
- Revisit Manchester Art Gallery again and book one of the themed workshops or consider self-programming your own visit.
For more information including booking, parking, facilities and a downloadable risk assessment, please go to plan your visit.
