Schools Detail

Exhibition Tours and Self Guided Visits

Self guided visits (free, booking suggested for large groups) and guided exhibition tours are available.

Guided tours last for 60mins and cover both floors of the gallery. They provide insight into the current exhibitions and opportunities for discussion.

All tours are led by a member of the Ikon Learning Team

Payment is all done either on the day or by ringing beforehand on 0121 248 0708 and asking for the Ikon Shop.

Advance booking is essential as booked groups have priority. Maximum group size – 30 students.

Workshops

You can follow your guided tour with a practical workshop for students to process their ideas around the current exhibition.

The workshops translate the ideas generated in the gallery into practical art skills.

Workshops take place at Ikon, in the galleries and in our separate Events Room and include a tour of the current exhibition.

Please look at our full schools offer to see how you can visit Ikon.

Contact the Learning team by email: learning@ikon-gallery.org

Before Your Visit

To help you plan your visit downloadable resources are available:

• Our Schools Offer
• Risk Assessment
  
• Meryl McMaster and John Walker exhibition guide
• Meryl McMaster and John Walker learning resource

There is also a Resource Room on the second floor which is open to all visitors. This contains books, films and supporting material about the current exhibitions.

Arts Award and Artsmark

Arts Award

Ikon is an Arts Award centre with members of the Learning team who are trained to deliver Arts Award  at any level as part of a visit to the gallery.

Artsmark

Ikon is proud to be working in partnership with schools and settings on their Artsmark Award journey. By supporting Artsmark settings, we’re helping put the arts at the heart of education, inspiring young people to create, experience and participate in high quality arts and culture.

Find out more about Artsmark at www.artsmark.org.uk

To find out how Ikon can support your Artsmark or Arts Award journey contact the Learning Team on 0121 248 0708 or email learning@ikon-gallery.org to discuss a tour or practical workshop to suit your pupils’ needs.