Education and learning are at the heart of the De La Warr Pavilion. The world class programme and unique spaces provide inspiration for a wide range of projects and activities for people of all ages.
Our Education & Learning Programme aims to support and enable people to realise their creative potential, and to enhance people's ability to engage with contemporary art at all levels - as audience, commentator and participant.
DLWP is committed to developing a broad and diverse audience, and many events are free, or offered at minimal cost.
The new Studio is now the hub of our education and community programme, providing a flexible, welcoming space for talks, courses, rehearsals and hands-on practical workshops.
Browse through the sections on the left to find out more about our exciting range of projects, activities and events.
To find out more about education and learning at DLWP please contact Polly Gifford, Head Of Education, on 01424 229133 or polly.gifford@dlwp.com
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Natalie Trimby, Education Coordinator, on 01424 229103 or email natalie by clicking here
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DLWP Interactive
Thinking Aloud
You are invited to tea with Artist Judith Alder on Saturdays at 3pm. Judith will be holding weekly discussions about the Susan Collins exhibition in particular and about contemporary art practice more generally.
Discussion offers us a unique way to engage and develop our ideas. Just as in Rome the Forum was a central hub where the people gathered to discuss philosophy and justice, we are aiming to create a place to discuss ideas, themes and principles in contemporary art.
Roof Top Foyer, 2nd Floor
Starts 24 January
Free
Judith will be creating a weekly blog to summarise the discussions.
Click here for more information on this and other gallery events
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As well as providing its own core programme, the De La Warr Pavilion supports a variety of different projects locally and regionally.
We are currently working in partnership with following exciting initiatives:
Growing Together
Thursday 30 April 2009
An intergenerational project to promote positive relationships and develop an increased understanding between young people and older people in East Sussex. Led by Scapegoat Schools, funded by East Sussex County Council.
ESCC Press release:
The County Council has launched Growing Together, an arts and drama project designed to challenge stereotypes and open up lines of communication between young people and older members of the community.
The project will be run by Scapegoat Schools, a company which delivers drama and arts based creative therapy workshops to individuals and groups aged five to 95.
Students from Bexhill High School and The Grove, Hastings, will work alongside members of U3A, the University of the Third Age, which is a self-help organisation providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities for people no longer in full time employment.
Together they will create art work, take part in performances and make films and diaries about their experiences.
The painting, sculpture and film making activities will see participants from both age groups paired up in a ‘buddy scheme‘, working together to create some truly inspirational work with a powerful message about community cohesion.
Participants will also enjoy interactive drama workshops, incorporating role play, discussion and debate in order to promote positive relationships, break down stereotypes and deepen their understanding of others.
To strengthen the bonds between the two groups, individuals taking part in the project will interview each other on film.
They will also share their life experiences of family, growing up, relationships and school days by keeping log books throughout the project.
Councillor Keith Glazier, East Sussex County Council's Lead Member for Children‘s and Adults‘ Services, said: “Today, more than ever, it is vitally important that communities work together and understand one another. This sort of project helps to stamp out stereotypes whilst creating a more cohesive community. It is a great example of the work the County Council is doing to forge links between different generations and strive for better understanding and acceptance. More importantly it gives people of any age the chance to have a bit of fun!”
The project will culminate with an exhibition at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill in April, during which the participants will share some of their experiences and their creations with the public.
