Hello and thanks to everyone who has visited us this year! We’ve welcomed learners of all ages to the Art Gallery, Maritime Museum, Provost Skene’s House and Treasure Hub, including 98 school groups and 2393 pupils, making it another bumper one for our Learning team.
In this final bulletin of the school year, we’re highlighting exhibitions and events over the summer months and looking ahead to the 2023/24 session.
Summer Sessions: Let’s Talk about Art
Tuesday 8–Thursday 10 August, 10:00 – 13:00, free
Ages 15–18 yrs (S3–S6)
Aberdeen Art Gallery
What is art and why does it matter? The study of Art History can tell us so much about the world around us, from our sense of identity, to society and the environment. Join Dr Hans Hones of the University of Aberdeen for three mornings of informal discussions and activities. Full details are here.
You don’t need to know much about art to enjoy these sessions – they will be of interest to young people studying Art & Design or social history, media or communications. It’s easy to sign up – email AAGMLearning@aberdeencity.gov.uk with your name, age and school.
Aberdeen Treasure Hub Open Day
Saturday 17 June, 11:00 – 16:00, free
Granitehill Road, AB16 7AL
Enjoy a sneak peek behind the scenes at the Treasure Hub, where we store and care for artworks and objects when they’re not on public display. You can also explore What’s Your Treasure?, a new display created with pupils from Northfield Academy, part of the This is Northfield programme of artist residencies.
MEXICO. Mexico City. 1954. Mexican artist Frida KAHLO (detail) © Werner Bischof/Magnum Photos
Last chance to see!
Magnum Photos - Where Ideas Are Born
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Exhibition continues until 11 June, admission free
Since the 1940s the celebrated Magnum photo agency has documented most of the world’s major events and personalities. This must-see exhibition brings together works by over 20 Magnum photographers, including Inge Morath, Eve Arnold and Robert Capa. Around 70 photo portraits of internationally-renowned artists including Andy Warhol, George O’Keeffe, Frida Kahlo and Yayoi Kusama capture the moment in their studios when the spark of creativity ignites and ideas are born.
Mr Magnolia (detail) by Quentin Blake 3 © Quentin Blake
Coming soon!
Quentin Blake – Illustrating Verse and Book Covers
Aberdeen Art Gallery
8 July– 17 September
Adults £5, 16 and under free
Free school visits from 28 August – see below for how to book
Your pupils will love this joyful celebration of the unique talent of Sir Quentin Blake, the UK’s best-loved illustrator. 'Illustrating Verse' brings together for the first time a selection Blake’s sketches and illustrations for a range of poetry, from comic nonsense poems to poignant ballads by writers including Edward Lear, Michael Rosen and Roald Dahl, as well as Blake’s own popular rhyming picture book Mr Magnolia. Book Covers demonstrates how Blake’s illustrations have grabbed the attention of readers of all ages over the past 60 years.
Enjoy summer family fun!
Pick up a copy of our What’s On leaflet for full details of what’s on during the summer months – look out for interactive digital play with Soundplay Arcade, Scots and Doric Story-telling in our workshop A Doric Take on Quentin Blake and Family Fun Sessions at Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Aberdeen Art Gallery. Our new leaflet will be out late June, covering the period July to October, or visit the what’s on pages of our website.
Book a group visit
To book a self-led visit for your class at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Provost Skene’s House by emailing AAGMLearning@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Please include the following:
- School name
- Number of learners and adult teachers
- Age / stage of learners
- Teacher contact (mobile and email)
- Please tell us if you need a lunch space
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
To sign up to receive future issues of this bulleting, please email AAGMLearning@aberdeencity.gov.uk
