Archive for the 'For Teachers' Category

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

SCHOOL PROGRAMS WITH THE ART GALLERY OF CALGARY Spaces are quickly filling up with The Art Gallery of Calgary’s in-gallery and outreach programs, fusing the study of Environment, Social Studies, First Nations and World Culture with a love of art making, drama and creative expression. For our In-Gallery programs at The AGC, we feature one [...]

ASCCA Summer Education Assistant Job posting

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

We are looking for a new summer student to help with our Conservation Discovery school programs and our Nature Safari Day Camps. Do you love nature and teaching children in an outdoor environment? Do you have a passion for conservation?  Are you also interested in writing promotional and communications material? If so, we would be [...]

NEW Travelling Exhibition and School Program at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

On January 15, 2013, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame (CSHoF) opened a brand new travelling exhibition entitled The Perfect Match: Sport vs. Science. The exhibit is travelling to CSHoF from the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science and focuses on improvements in sports performance through science and technology. This engaging and hands-on exhibition, tied to [...]

First Nations and Art at The AGC

Monday, January 7th, 2013

With the recent events surrounding the Idle No More movement, it is more important than ever for students to understand the critical relationship between First Nations in Canada and the land. At The Art Gallery of Calgary, we offer Living Landscapes: The Art of Alex Janvier, a two hour outreach program studying one of Canada’s [...]

New outreach program at AGC

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

Public art has been with us for centuries, but the notion of harnessing wind, solar and residual energy to create public sculpture is emerging in bold and inspiring ways. In January 2013, the Education department at The AGC adds a new outreach program to its roster, Off the Grid: Renewable Energy Art. Designed for grade [...]