What to Expect from our At-Gallery School Programs
We strive to;
- Link all school programs directly to the Permanent Collection exhibition and/or current exhibitions
- Design and deliver relevant and impactful programming
- Activate new perspectives, ideas and connections inspired by Ontario Curriculum and are cross-curricular
- Use fine art materials and encourage experimentation, process over final product is key
- Empower student’s sense of self and build self-confidence and to interpret the world around them
- Build communication and critical thinking skills
- Our Learning model through the arts; the 4 C’s
Our Learning model through the arts; the 4 C’s
Creativity
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Communication
and our 5th C… Curiosity
Our school programming is supported by the Resilient Community Fund, Ontario Trillium Foundation.
JK/SK: Considerate Citizens
October 2024 to February 2025
120 minute sessions
$15 per student (no HST)
We will investigate portraits, landscapes, still life and abstractions to explore elements of art, specifically patterns, textures and colours. Engage in interactives and discussions about emotions, sense of self, community and what it means to be a considerate citizen.
In the studio, students will experiment with a variety of materials including watercolour, oil pastel, and paper cuts to create their own emotive abstractions.
Curriculum connections: Fine Arts: elements and principles of design; Language Arts; Social Studies
Gr.1-3: Collaborative Citizens
October 2024 to June 2025
120 minute sessions
$15 per student (no HST)
In this program, students will work collaboratively and use visual literacy and problem solving skills to explore themes of sense of self, cultural identity, community and environmental stewardship using gallery interactives and discussions.
In the studio, students will create an abstracted still life resist depicting the natural environment.
Curriculum connections: Fine Arts: elements and principles of design; Language Arts; Social Studies.
Gr. 4-8: Powerful People
October 2024 to June 2025
120 minute sessions
$15 per student (no HST)
Your voice matters, and we are eager to listen! Come along as we explore the deeper messaging that exists beyond the aesthetics of the artworks in Permanent Collection exhibition, Resistance and other relevant current exhibitions. We will explore various topics like censorship, human rights, social and environmental activism using grade specific activities, discussions and collaborative interactives.
Choose from the following studio options;
Create inspired statement T-shirt art using acrylic paint and oil pastel while learning cardscraping techniques, collage and negative space painting.
Create artistic statement signs using watercolour and oil pastels while gaining an understanding of resist techniques, font styles and watercolour painting techniques.
Create their own relief sculpture of the natural environment.
Curriculum connections: Fine Arts: elements and principles of design; Language Arts; Social Studies.
Booking Details
Our At-Gallery programs are designed for minimum of 15 students to a maximum of 60 students.
Start times are flexible, we recommend 9:30-11:30am, 10am-12pm, and 12-2pm. All programs are available Wednesdays to Fridays.
Payment: Can be made on the day of the program OR an invoice will be emailed to the school after the visit. We accept cash, cheque or credit/debit onsite.
Questions? Contact the Learning Team: 905 576 3000 ex.114 or email: [email protected].
FAQ
What will my day look like?
The two hour program will be divided equally between the gallery interactives and studio time, approximately one hour in the gallery and one hour in the studio. With two groups, they will switch places after an hour. Group 1 will start in the gallery while Group 2 will start in the studio. Halfway through the program, Group 1 will move to the studio and Group 2 will move to the gallery exhibitions.
Can parent volunteers join us?
Yes! We encourage parents to help supervise during the program. Parents do not pay for their visit, the fee is for students only. Please note, teacher and parent volunteers will not be making their own art, but their help are very much appreciated throughout the session. Parent drivers may park in the south lot, and will need to pay at the pay station.
Should we bring snacks?
Pocket snacks can be eaten in between or after programming. We do not have a designated area for eating so this would happen in the space outside the studio or in the backyard, if it is open. If you feel it would be a benefit to your students to have a snack, please let us know ahead of time so we can adjust the schedule accordingly.
Can we eat in the gallery?
Eating and drinking in the gallery spaces are prohibited which includes adults with coffee cups or water bottles. Student backpacks are also prohibited in the gallery spaces but we have a place for students to place their things while attending a program. If a teacher/adult must keep a backpack on hand they must carry it.
How many students can I bring in a single visit?
We can have a maximum of 60 students, split into two even groups. Our studio does not hold any more than 30 students at a time.
What should the students wear?
We will be making art and there is a chance of getting messy. Please advise parents to send children in clothing appropriate for art making. During the winter, it is recommended that students bring their indoor shoes to the program.
Will there be time to visit the gift shop?
We do have a gift shop onsite but we do not build in time to visit it.
What amenities can we expect?
We have fully accessible washrooms available, a drinking fountain and water bottle filling station is located next to the washrooms. There are no vending machines onsite.
Can teachers/students take photos?
Flash free photos are allowed in the gallery exhibitions and in the studio space.
How do we pay?
Option 1: Cheque, cash, credit card and debit card are accepted on the day of your trip, we unfortunately cannot provide change for cheque payments. Please note, it may take us several business days to send a receipt.
Option 2: Invoicing from the RMG to your school after your trip. We will only charge for the number of students in attendance.
Do you charge HST?
The RMG currently does not charge HST or GST for any of this children’s programs including school groups.