engage Toolkits
This section provides you with case studies based on past programmes devised by
engage which had a purpose of stimulating innovative and exciting
practising of gallery education.
Early Years Toolkit
A research programme took place in Wales from 2005-2009 exploring the contribution that galleries and artists
can make to the new Foundation Phase curriculum in Wales. Galleries, artists and early years settings in local
authorities teamed up to develop projects. This colourful, user-friendly book, entitled 'How Red is Red'
outlines the strategies and approaches that have emerged from the programme. These are taken from the evaluation
of the project carried out by independent consultant Fiona Godfrey.
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Museums and Galleries Month Toolkit
The aim of this toolkits is to stimulate innovative and exciting new visual arts
content in museums and heritage sites across the UK, as part of Museums and Galleries Month 2008.
It was intended as support material for MGM 2008 and contain a balance of case studies from museum and gallery curators, educators and artists who have programmed or made contemporary art within a museum or heritage site context. The toolkit also acts as a 'how to' guide for programming and
implementing contemporary art projects and activities
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Envision Toolkit
This toolkit contains case studies from the first phase of the pioneering envision action research
programme supporting galleries to develop innovative ways of working together with young people, aged 14-21.
A resource section gives useful contacts, guidelines, bibliographies and sources of information; as well as
top tips, templates and guidelines.
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Watch This Space Toolkit
This toolkit draws on the expertise of teachers, artists and gallery educators who have participated in Watch this Space. The information focuses on how to set up successful relationships between schools and galleries and includes useful resources, bibliography and templates.
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Making Connections Toolkit
The toolkit acts as a resource to support the practical sessions of the Making Connections continuing professional development programme run by engage.
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to download Making the Case toolkit Making Connections (word document)
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to download Early Years and Families toolkit Making Connections (word
document)
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to download Diversity in Projects toolkit Making Connections (word
document)
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download Art and Artists - Making Connections Toolkit (word document)
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download Working with Schools - Making Connections Toolkit (word document)
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download Working with Diverse Audiences - Making Connections Toolkit (word
document)
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download Young People - Making Connections Toolkit (word document)
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to download Makers and Making - Making Connections Toolkit (word document)