What does engage Scotland do?
engage Scotland offers a programme of events supporting those working in access and education in visual arts venues in Scotland.
Several events, including networking and training meetings, are held each year across Scotland reflecting themes and concerns within the sector.
We currently have over 100 members representing over 40 organisations, artists and freelance gallery educators from across Scotland. Members
include The National Galleries of Scotland; Glasgow Museums; The Travelling Gallery, Pier Arts Centre, Stromness; Project Ability, Glasgow; Peacock
Visual Arts, Aberdeen and Museums Galleries Scotland.
Members can influence the programme of events by requesting specific training, suggesting speakers and venues.
Membership of engage Scotland also gives members opportunities to promote their education and learning activities through attending events such as the
Scottish Learning Festival and
National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) Directory Days.
A key part of what we do is to advocate for gallery education and gallery educators in Scotland. This includes giving talks to students, attending events such as the
Scottish Learning Festival, and NSEAD Directory Days and responding on behalf of the sector to major policy initiatives such as the
Curriculum for Excellence.
Members are updated on news and events in Scotland through regular e-newsletters. Join engage here.
Who's Who in engage Scotland
The engage Scotland Development Group represents our members and is made up of gallery educators and curators. The group works with the Coordinator to
develop engage Scotland's projects, programme and to help run local networking events.
Area reps
Katie Bruce, Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Scott Byrne, Moray Art Centre, Forres
Joanna Mawdsley, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh
Voluntary members
Carol Dunbar, The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness
Johnny Gailey, Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
Kimberley White, South Lanarkshire Council, Hamilton