Art, Ideas and Opportunities : An Educator Evening

Join us for an inspiring evening designed exclusively for teachers, educators and school leaders as we look ahead to 2027 together.
About this Event

Art, Ideas & Opportunities is an exclusive educator experience of the current exhibitions and preview of upcoming exhibitions, ideal for excursions, workshops and learning opportunities. An evening highlight will be a guided tour of Too Deadly: 10 years of Tarnanthi with Professor Lisa Slade, Hugh Ramsay Chair in Australian Art History in the School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne.

During the evening you will:

• Enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed and welcoming setting while viewing the current exhibitions.
• Participate in a guided exhibition tour with Professor Lisa Slade.
• Preview our 2027 exhibition program.
• Share your insights, ideas and priorities for 2027 to help shape our educational experiences and excursions.
• Connect with gallery staff and network with fellow educators.

This is a wonderful opportunity to plan for the year ahead, gather new ideas, and learn how the gallery can support creative and meaningful learning experiences for your students.

Who should attend?

Teachers, school leaders, learning support staff, homeschool educators, pre-service teachers, and anyone involved in planning educational experiences for young people.

Cost: Free

Bookings are essential , click on the book now to secure your place!

About Professor Lisa Slade

Lisa Slade is the Hugh Ramsay Chair in Australian Art History at the University of Melbourne. Between 2015 and 2024 she was Assistant Director, Artistic Programs at the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) where she led the gallery's creative output including exhibitions, collection displays, public programs and education offerings. Among these was Tarnanthi: Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and together with colleagues Nici Cumpston AM and Gloria Strzelecki she curated Vincent Namatjira: Australia in colour and Kungka Kuṉpu (Strong Women), which toured to MRAG in 2023.

Venue Information

Parking

There is plenty of free public parking near the Gallery. Limited off-street free parking is available in the Gallery car park at the rear of the building. Entry is via James Street.

The Gallery car park includes two dedicated disability/accessible parking spaces.

Level Access

You can access Maitland Regional Art Gallery via steps at the High Street entrance or level access from the Gallery car park off James Street. All public areas of the Gallery, including the shop and café, are accessible via ramps or lifts.

Toilets

Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor near the café.

Entry

All attendees are required to observe the MRAG terms and conditions of entry

Contact

Should you have any questions regarding this event please contact Kirrily Anderson, Education Programs Lead by email [email protected] or call 02 49349634.

Images

1 Prof Lisa Slade: Sia Duff

2 John Prince Siddon, Walmajarri people, Western Australia, born Derby, Western Australia 1964, Australia: Mix it all up, 2019, Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 120.0 x 240.0 cm; Acquisition through Tarnanthi: Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art supported by BHP 2020, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, © John Prince Siddon/Copyright Agency