Education Services

The Geelong Gallery's extensive exhibition program is a valuable resource for all Victorian schools, colleges and universities. The diverse exhibition program of contemporary and traditional work offers students an invaluable opportunity for contact with original works of art in an aesthetic and stimulating environment.

Programs relevant to all levels of learning and the fundamental components of the VELS (Victorian Essential Learning Standards) curriculum are linked to the significant works from the permanent collection and the many touring exhibitions.

Schools visits to the gallery are supported by part time Education Officer, Susan Barlow and are tailored to meet the needs of individual schools in terms of length, level and content.

Activities linked to the 2008 exhibition program include:

• General introductory tours to the Gallery
• Tours with cross-curricula interpretations
• Tours with a specific focus ie; history of the region, national identity
• Floor talks by artists and curators participating in the exhibition program
• Outreach programs focusing on significant works from the Gallery collection
• Hands on activities- creating, making and responding to art
• Studies of Asia and Australia's place in the region
• Professional development for teachers
• Learning Boxes for use classroom use
• Out reach programs supporting remote schools

In 2008 Education Services will continue to support its important partnerships with

• The Geelong Performing Arts Centre and the Poppykettle Festival
• The Geelong Advertiser and the annual Who's Who exhibition
• The Geelong Children's' Book Council and book week
• The Shell Art Bus

To receive regular updates, invitations to special events and newsletters detailing workshop, professional development and artist's talks email your details to education@geelonggallery.org.au .

Education Gallery -
Previous student exhibitions

Snapshots of regional communities in rural Victoria

Shell Arts Bus

A view of Geelong, today

Student Exhibition - Venice Revisited

Student Exhibition - Who's Who?

School Membership

A School Membership form is available here for downloading.
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