Symposium: Creativity in Primary Education - How can we impact on children's learning experiences through the arts?

Kids' Own and F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio, Banbridge, are delighted to host this special event for artists, teachers, practitioners and sector professionals with an interest in current arts in education practice. Through this symposium, we invite delegates to engage with the Virtually There touring exhibition to question how we create the space for children’s creative thinking in our schools. The day will include presentations and a panel discussion with representatives from the arts and education sectors.

1.00: Welcome & Introductions

1.15: Tour of the Virtually There exhibition and presentations

2.45: Tea/Coffee

3.00: Panel session with 6 speakers (to be announced)

3.30: Group discussions chaired by panel speakers

4.30: Feedback from small group sessions and wrap up.

5.00: Close

Places are limited, so booking is essential.

The Virtually There project has been made possible with ongoing funding over the past 7 years from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, through its Lottery Grant Programme. In 2014-15, through a North-South Touring & Dissemination of Work Award from the Arts Council of Ireland and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, a selection of work from the project has been drawn together for this touring exhibition and event programme.

The artwork in the Virtually There exhibition was created by artists, children and teachers through online residencies. The work demonstrates the use of virtual technology to connect studio and classroom in a ‘third space’ where exciting collaborative arts practice can evolve.