Our exhibitions are supported by a special programme for schools and a range of events and activities for young people, children and families.

Our Learning & Partnerships programme aims to increase your enjoyment and understanding of contemporary art. The Learning team is also involved in special projects linking the gallery with local communities, such as Art in Rose Hill and previous School Partnerships Programme.

Download the current Education Notes here:

Graham Sutherland Education Notes

Our programme for schools includes:

• Education Open Events – held during the first week of each new exhibition. The Education Team and art education experts provide talks and activities to help teachers plan exhibition related projects and gallery visits. 
• Group Visits – all groups of 10 or more should be booked in advance. Free introductory talks can be booked for school, college, youth and community groups. Download our Group Visit Guide here:Graham Sutherland Group Visit Guide
• Exhibition Talks and Artist-Led Workshops – the Learning team offer free introductory talks for pre-booked school, college, youth and community groups. Artist-led workshops may also be booked to support group visits. These activities draw on themes and key ideas in the exhibitions and are tailored to the needs of each group. Fee: £100 per half-day session, £175 per full-day. As an Arts Award Centre we also offer bespoke talks and activities designed to help you achieve specific parts of the Arts Award. To book a talk or activity session contact Sarah Plumb, Project Manager: Learning & Partnerships on 01865 813819. Please book at least 2 weeks in advance of your visit.
• Professional Development for Teachers – includes evening, weekend and holiday courses and the Artist Teacher Scheme. Places are available for the Modern Art Oxford / Oxford Brookes University 2011/2012 Artist Teacher Scheme, a year-long part-time accredited professional development course for teachers. Module 1: Integrating Contemporary Practice into the Classroom, starts at Modern Art Oxford with a two-day workshop relating to the Haegue Yang exhibition followed by a day at Oxford Brookes University. All course sessions take place at weekends or during school holidays. For further information about the course including fees, please contact Course Leader, Rachel Payne, on 01865 488339 or email: rpayne@brookes.ac.uk.
• Oxford Artreach – Heads of Art from across the county, along with representatives from Modern Art Oxford, Oxford Brookes University and the Oxford University Museums have developed a new network for Art Education in the Oxfordshire region. Oxford ArtReach (OAR) aims to become a collaborative learning community that encourages shared support, active engagement and promotes debate. To join this network or for further information about OAR visit: www.oxfordartreach.co.uk
• Get Digital 50: 50 – Get Digital 50:50 is a partnership project between Modern Art Oxford's Learning & Partnerships team, Abingdon & Witney College and Creative Junction. A small group of students worked with Modern Art Oxford to develop digital responses to 50 archived exhibition posters. To watch the students' films and animations and to find out more about the project please visit: http://getdigital5050.com