arts programs

Learning Connections is a hands-on arts access program developed by Country Arts SA for regional South Australian communities with a particular focus on young people and their schools.

Its broad objective is to encourage and support schools’ access to touring art exhibitions and associated arts programs.

Learning Connections also encourages life-long learning through Art Connections Practical Workshops and in-gallery DIY Discovery Trails.

It offers teachers specific resources and strategies, across many different learning areas, for using Country Arts SA exhibitions and performances as curriculum resources to encourage meaningful and engaging encounters with art from the earliest years.

Learning Connections is also an ARTSsmart project. ARTSsmart is the first strategy for arts education in South Australian schools and preschools and is an initiative of the Department of Education and Children’s Services and Arts SA. More information www.artssmart.sa.edu.au

Who to contact

For tour dates and venues: contact local Country Arts SA staff, local theatre staff, local gallery staff or online

For exhibition workshop and school visit bookings: your local gallery or arts officer

For performance bookings: your local performing arts venue

For general information: Jo Pike, Senior Project Officer, Statewide Initiatives Unit, jo.pike@countryarts.org.au  

 Information for Schools
 Education Resources and Toolkit
 Resources for Current Touring Exhibitions
 Past Exhibition Resources
 Workshops for schools
 Community Workshops – Art Connections Practical Workshops
 DIY Discovery Trails and Hosted Discovery Trails
 Schools Connections Toolkit for Regional Galleries