School Information and Online Bookings
Admission
Free for the permanent collection.
Admission charges may apply to some temporary exhibitions.
Concessions usually apply for equity listed schools.
Group size
Maximum group size for guided sessions is 18 students per guide. For larger numbers, an Education Guide may be arranged. Please book well in advance for large groups.
Contact
T 08 8207 7033
F 08 8207 7070
E agsa.education@artgallery.sa.gov.au
Online Bookings
About Education Services
travel time ... meet cultures ... explore ideas ...
The Gallery's extensive Australian (Aboriginal and non Aboriginal), Asian and European
collections and its diverse calendar of special exhibitions are on call to resource curriculum
programs in unique and dynamic ways.
Schools support program
Teaching
Teaching sessions for school students R-SACE conducted by the Education Manager or Volunteer
Education Guides related to the following broad areas:
Art
World, traditions, history, industry, the artists, ideas and language - traditional to
contemporary.
Society
Art works as windows on history and social systems.
Culture
Cultural identity, belief systems and traditions.
Environment
Relationship with nature and the environment documented or expressed through art.
Ideas
Individual voices, imagination, expression and communication.
Technology
Art documenting technological change and art as the product of technology.
Science
Art and artists extending understanding of ; the changing earth, the cycles of life and
living, the material world and relationships with nature.
Teaching sessions may take the form of a 30 minute introductory tour, or a
45 minute syllabus-specific floor lecture for more senior students. Check the availability of
audio tours, website and print packs.
Meet the Gallery plus ...
Teaching sessions with the Education Manager or Education Guides often incorporate components aimed at familiarising students with the Gallery and developing skills in concepts and art-based research. They are:
Meet the Gallery
Getting to know and use the Gallery (from reception).
Learning to Look
Learning to unpack art works (primary - junior secondary).
Visual Thinking
Usually extended workshop sessions: all levels.
Artsearch
Developing art-based research skills for cross-curriculum application (usually 1 hour plus
sessions / workshops: upper primary - secondary).
Student research
Education Services is able to support students by:
> Producing image references (subject to copyright)
> Provide specific notes on works of art held by the Art Gallery of South Australia
Due to limited resources, we are not able to respond to:
> Requests on broad topics
> Reply to questionnaires or surveys
We encourage all students to visit the Art Gallery in the first instance and to search the
website and online gallery.
All requests must be sent via
email.
Collection access and Print Room tutorials
Small groups of senior students are permitted to view works not on public display These include prints, drawings and photographs. Only a limited number of tutorial access sessions are available each term with the Education Officer.
Professional development for teachers
In relation to current exhibitions, introductory and specialised training for teachers R-SACE
are organised to provide information and to develop skills in accessing and using the Gallery's
resources. Find out more about
PD
opportunities.
Advisory service for individual teachers
Group sessions for teaching staff - introduction to the Art Gallery as a cross-curriculum resource (usually between 10.00 - 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday by arrangement). Exhibition briefings for teachers (usually 4.30 - 6.30pm - notified through the Art Gallery Education Services Newsletter or online).
Curriculum - specific workshops and mini courses (program by negotiation).
Curriculum resources
Teacher and student support materials related to the collection and temporary exhibitions
including:
Education resources
for temporary exhibitions
Audio tours
(Australian collection - 100 works & special exhibitions)
Teachers online resources (permanent collection &
exhibition)
Booking a visit
All schools intending to visit the Art Gallery are required to book through Education Services.
Some Gallery areas are in high demand and booked groups have priority access. The Gallery only has
one Education Manager and requests for conducted teaching sessions should be lodged as early as
possible.
Self-guided visits can often be supported by materials such as Topic Trails and Key Works
notes (allow three weeks' lead time).
