LONDON INTERNATIONAL GALLERY OF CHILDREN'S ART (LIGCA)
September-November 2018
Collaborating with LIGCA on a project on air pollution with schools in London and Delhi.
AIMS of the project: to increase the pupil’s awareness of the causes and effects of air pollution through cross-curricular learning with an emphasis on artistic expression and exploration.
HOW the project run: Schools taking part were invited to research this topic across the curriculum to suit the ages and interests of their pupils. The pupils involved were encouraged to find solutions to reduce air pollution and use the project as a source of discussion and exploration of ideas, with opportunities to Skype pupils in India and for schools in London to collaborate.
In London LIGCA provided a series of art workshops led by me, working along side art teachers and students to help materialise their ideas and in curating the artwork.
THE PROJECT RAN from September to November 2018, on a monthly basis. The children continued their artwork in-between these sessions with the help of their school art teachers.
Outcomes of the project: To exhibit the pupil’s artwork in an exhibition in New Delhi in November 2018, and in London in Spring / Summer 2019.
Who took part in the project?
The Village School is a small independent preparatory school in Belsize Park, London. The art teacher, Susie Craven is one of the trustees of The London International Gallery of Children’s Art, and helps to run the art workshops. Past collaborations with LIGCA include projects on Refugees, Nepal and Costa Rica.This project will contribute towards their application for the Green Flag award from Eco schools England. They will invite parents to two cultural assemblies either side of half term showcasing what the students have learnt from the project.
The Nirmal Bhartia School in New Delhi teaches children ages 3-18. It has a unique and progressive approach to learning; ‘Our community culture recognizes and places great value on the potential learning that can be had from interpersonal interactions and a sharing of experiences and perspectives. Indeed, we believe that one of the best ways for students to learn is with and from each other, in cooperative and collaborative ways. Thus rather than being passive receivers, our students debate and discuss, review each other’s work and learn through presentations and projects in the true spirit of community. Since most of life’s really important tasks involve working with others, they are uniquely equipped to achieve what they set out to do in the real world’.
The UCL Academy is sponsored by London’s global university and research institute (University College London) and housed in a unique and bespoke facility in Camden, London. The UCL Academy is a highly regarded secondary school with a vision of educating global citizens with the confidence, collaborative skills, and aspirations to make a difference. The school will invite pupils to be included in this project as part of their enrichment program for talented and gifted students.
LIGCA The London International Gallery of Children’s Art) is a small charity registered in England and Wales and its mission is to promote education, international understanding and awareness through children’s art. It was founded in 1995 by a group of international educators and art enthusiasts who wished to establish in London a venue for the celebration of children’s art. As an entirely volunteer-based organisation, LIGCA has collected art from different corners of the world, giving children the opportunity to express their culture, traditions and stories, and has curated over 50 exhibitions.
