Art Competition and Summer Activities 2020

National Galleries of Scotland Art Competition – S1-S3!!!!!!Win art materials and have your work shown in the National Gallery of Scotland!!! The closing date has not been set yet, but will be sometime in Autumn so keep your entries and bring them into school so we can enter them into the competition. There are categories for Primary age groups too, so your little brother or sister can enter the competition as well. Follow the link for more information and inspiration for your artwork: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/features/national-galleries-scotland-art-competition-schools-and-families


Impact Arts
Impact Arts are providing online courses for ages 14-26. They are providing 5 courses to help cater for all, with drop-in, 4 week and 10 week courses available. The courses available are:

MAKE SPACE: Ideal as an introduction to our work, or for those looking for something as and when they like. Drop-in, virtual, creative sessions led by experienced artists for anyone aged 14-26 living in Scotland’s Central Belt. Sessions are fun, varied and will help young people protect their mental wellbeing as well as bringing joy and structure to their day. No creative experience necessary.

CASHBACK TO THE FUTURE: Ideal for those looking for something structured to ‘do’ over the summer. Great for anyone aged 14-19 who may not be enjoying school or who is finding things challenging at the moment. From 7th July, for 4 weeks, we will help young people explore and develop creative skills across a whole host of areas like Visual Arts, Film, Performance, Creative Writing, Music and more. The focus is on fun and we will provide participants with all the kit needed to get involved.

CREATIVE PATHWAYS x2: Ideal for those looking to find a new route to employment/qualifications. We know that formal education is not for everyone, and that finding a route to employment can be tricky. For 16-26yr olds that are not at College or in Full-time employment. Over 10 weeks and using the arts as a focus, we will support young people to feel more confident, overcome some of the hurdles they might be facing and gain qualifications. All delivery will be online, and participants will be supported by an artist and opportunities co-ordinator who will provide 1:2:1 and group support.

MAKE IT YOUR OWN (MIYO): Ideal for those who are leaving Care and preparing to enter into their own tenancy – or perhaps have done so within the last year? We will work with participants on a 1:2:1 basis to explore how they can turn their space into a home. Participants will learn new skills and get help to turn their pad into somewhere they can call their own.

For more information visit http://www.impactarts.co.uk or contacts us at hello@impactarts.co.uk // 0141 575 3001

Follow the link to sign up: https://www.impactarts.co.uk/content/get-involved-young-people-2020/

Impact Arts | Young People 2020We know that the COVID-19 outbreak has changed the way we all live, work and play. We realise that this is a challenging and worrying time for many so in response, and in line with government updates, we have changed the way we work; ensuring we still do everything to support you or those you work with.www.impactarts.co.uk

ACES Summer School 2020 – S4-S6S4-S6 can sign up for the free ACES Summer School!! Their courses are brilliant and can help if you are interested in studying art at college or university. Follow the link to register with ACES https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment/widening-participation/projects/aces/aces-events-booking-form

Edinburgh Art FestivalCheck out what our S3 students have done with Edinburgh Art Festival this year https://www.edartfestcommunityengagement.com/whec-s3-online-exhibition
You can download 2 art activities to do at home created by artists Sofia Niazi and Alexa Hare, follow the link https://www.edinburghartfestival.com/about/learning-and-engagement

Learning and Engagement : Edinburgh Art FestivalEdinburgh Art Festival is Scotlands leading annual visual arts festival, showcasing a diverse and vibrant programme of exhibitions and events across museums, galleries and pop-up spaces the length and breadth of the city centre and beyond.www.edinburghartfestival.com
WHEC S3 Online Exhibition | Edinburgh Art Fest Community EngagementWHEC S3 Online Exhibition. Sighthill Primary Project. Activities Below are galleries containing images of the initial material exploration and intuitive making experiments the students did, which led up to and informed the installations above. They documented the process by photographing their work with iPads, as well as drawing in and out of …www.edartfestcommunityengagement.com

Summer Holiday Fun with The National Museum of ScotlandExplore The National Museum of Scotland’s website to explore their collections online, they have put together activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family, follow the link to find out more https://www.nms.ac.uk/museum-at-home/summer-holiday-fun/?utm_source=Schools&utm_campaign=e4adfe5244-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_3_23_2018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_92c355afbb-e4adfe5244-215936069&mc_cid=e4adfe5244&mc_eid=e4597e1264
Art UK Masterpieces at HomeFollow Art UK on facebook to find lots of activities and ways to make art at home this Summer https://www.facebook.com/artukdotorg