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Education
Arts & Cultural Experiences in Bathurst for Students K-12
Education at the Gallery ranges from art making and art appreciating, to critical studies and industry experience
Home Program
The Home Program is a collaboration between the Art Gallery of New South Wales, NSW Department of Education’s Arts Unit, Wiradjuri community at Wagga Wagga and Aboriginal communities and regional galleries across NSW . It connects schools to local Aboriginal artists, community, language and culture . Over the school year, students and teachers will participate in workshops, virtual excursions, and a teaching and learning program that culminates in an exhibition at BRAG.
Date & Time: Term 1, 2, 3, 4 as negotiated
Duration: 1 year learning program
Suitability: Stage 3
Contact: EOIs are sent out to schools by the Arts Unit
Art in a Suitcase
Art in a Suitcase is an ‘exhibition in a box’ program available for schools to loan for periods of up to three weeks . A BRAG initiative, the travel crate contains a range of commissioned artworks that were specifically designed to be handled . Explore a range of sculptures made from bronze, glass, ceramic, steel, wood, and even echidna spines! The crate also contains an education kit with information about the artists and artworks, activities, and further research ideas .
Date & Time: Term 1, 2, 3, 4 as negotiated
Venue: Your school but material supplied by Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Duration: Up to 3 weeks
Suitability: Early Stage 1 – Stage 3
Cost: $25 administration fee
Bookings: BRAG Audience Engagement Officer: 02 6333 6151 brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Education Visits
Education Visits are a tailored experience for your class group and include a guided tour of the current exhibition and pre-visit, in-gallery, and post-visit activities hosted by our professional gallery staff.
Date & Time: Tuesdays-Fridays, 10am-5pm, Term 1, 2, 3, 4
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Suitability: Early Stage 1 - Stage 6
Cost: $10pp or $8.50pp for 25+ students, Stages 1 – 4: 1 free teacher/10 students, Stage 5 – 6: 1 free teacher/ 15 students
Bookings: BRAG Audience Engagement Officer: 02 6333 6151 brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au