Inventive Intervention (Grades 3 to 12)
Art begets more art! Students explore how contemporary artists have responded to works of art in the AGO’s permanent collection, gallery spaces such as Walker Court and Galleria Italia, and Frank Gehry’s architecture through artistic “interventions”. Students then create their own artistic interventions by altering reproductions of artwork, galleries and architecture to communicate their personal points of view, ideas, and experiences. Students will choose from a “buffet” of art and everyday materials and use techniques including painting, drawing, and collage to intervene.
Studio Visits take place in the Dr. Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School where students unleash their creativity and create art in a 6,000 square feet open studio space. Students will be inspired by sculptures from the AGO’s permanent collection displayed within a visible behind-the-scenes vault storage area located in the studio. Working with experienced artist educators, students will experiment with traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques to create individual and collaborative works of art focused on the creative process.
Note: In an open studio environment, creativity can be a messy process! Please ask students to wear comfortable clothing that is easily washable. Aprons are not provided.
Curriculum Links:
Visual Arts:
Grades 3 to 8, Specific Expectations – D1.1 – D1.4, D2.1 – D2.4, D3.1, D3.2
Grades 9 to 12:
Creating and Presenting: The Creative Process, The Elements and Principles of Design, Production and Presentation
Reflecting, Responding and Analysing: The Critical Analysis Process, Art, Society and Values, Conventions and Technique
Foundations: Terminology, Conventions and Techniques and Responsible Practice
School programs run October 4, 2011 to June 27, 2012:
- Available Tuesday – Friday
- Half-day programs are 90 minutes. Combine two half-day programs for a full-day experience (lunch break in-between).
- Morning programs run from 10:00 – 11:30 am and 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Afternoon programs run from 12:30 – 2:00 pm and 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Advanced booking is required. Please select your preferred time slot at time of booking.
- Required number of chaperones is mandatory. See Adult Supervisor–to–Student Ratio in Booking School Programs
BEST VALUE! For a full-day experience, book two half-day programs from our selection of Guided Gallery Visits and Studio Visits.
Booking School Programs
For detailed booking information, visit Booking School Programs