Education Programs
The
Riddoch Art Gallery is an additional educational resource for local
teachers and schools. With an array of ever changing exhibitions, there
is always something suitable to cater for different ages or topics
being covered in the classroom. Some exhibitions have a special
comprehensive Learning Connections program attached to them. The
Gallery served over 650 school age children during 2008-2009.
School and Group Tours can
be booked by phoning the gallery.
Current School Visits
Riddoch Art Gallery is currently available to visit schools across the region. Staff are taking Indigenous artwork from their collection off site, educating children both on Indigenous culture and the role the Gallery plays in its preservation. Staff have also compiled an educational suitcase giving children a hands on experience in art processes, tools and a variety of mediums.
The aim is to both educate and entertain the children and offer teachers an additional educational resource. If you would like a vist to your school please contact the Gallery on 87239566.
Image Right: Community Engagement Officer Carly Jakutavicius holds 'Tyape' by Billy PETYRRE which is visiting classrooms and teaching children about dream time stories and Aboriginal sybolism.
Learning Connections
Learning Connections is a hands-on arts access program developed by Country Arts SA for regional South Australian communities with a particular focus on young people and their schools. Its broad objective is to encourage and support schools' access to touring art exhibitions and associated arts programs. It offers teachers specific resources and strategies for using exhibitions as a learning experience. For further information visit www.countryarts.org.au.
School Holiday Program
Riddoch Art Gallery provides an opportunity for primary age children to further develop their artistic interest. Under the instruction of a local artist, Kystyna Moore a tour and discussion of the current exhibition is provided followed by a creative workshop. The workshop gives the children an opportunity to explore different styles and techniques of art. October Workshop, Moore
Leadership
During 2009 Kelly Scott has been studying Visual Art and Contemporary Craft Certificate 4 at Mount Gambier's TAFE Campus. She is the first South Australian student to undertake Vocational Placement in an Art Gallery in this state. Kelly will spend 140 hours working at the Riddoch Art Gallery covering four separate competencies; install and dismantle exhibitions, observe and report basic condition of collection, record and maintain information about the collection and work with arts professionals in an arts organization.
Art Workshops
Riddoch
Art Gallery offers a variety of art workshops for life-long
learning. Regular workshops are held in connection with a current
exhibition providing the community an opportunity to explore new
themes, styles and techniques. It is an opportunity to work with
professional artists. Recent workshops have included Botanica,
Icons, artist book, maritime watercolour and life drawing.
Workshop participants are encouraged to participate in annual community exhibitions. Upcoming workshop, Life Drawing will be four evening sessions, starting November 10th 2009 at 7PM.
Contact the Gallery for further information.