Sefton Arts Development has recently complemented its exhibitions programme at The Atkinson Art Gallery in Southport and the Southport Arts Centre Gallery with a series of educational activities aimed at widening gallery access and promoting an interest in contemporary art. Pupils from local schools, as well as the general public, have participated in a range of projects from talks and discussion groups, artist in residency schemes and site-specific installation work to projects designed to stimulate visitor response either through the creation of their own art, in reaction to an exhibition, or through writing about art in poetry and prose. Other activities have successfully centred on exploring the variety and depth of the Atkinson Gallery’s permanent collection. All projects are led by practising artists and directly relate to a current exhibition with project work itself often developing into new exhibition material. To date over 1000 pupils from local schools have worked in the gallery, most of whom have been first time visitors. These activities have been made possible by the support of The Arts Council England – North West.

 

 

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