Education

Over 114 artists exhibited at Dublin Contemporary 2011 and the wide range of subject matter exhibited offered many links with the Primary Visual Arts Curriculum and with all Key Stages for Primary Schools in Northern Ireland.



Key concepts of space, form, line, colour and shape were explored through the use of a wide range of media during our practical workshops. Older primary level students were encouraged to expand their aesthetic sensitivity and develop their language skills by looking at and responding to the work on show, facilitated by a member of the DC2011 Education Team.


Duration: 1.5 hours approx 


Dublin Contemporary 2011 aimed to foster a cross-curricular approach in the delivery of its Education Programme. The range of artwork being shown meant that many connections with the disciplines of Science, Mathematics, Language & Literature and Philosophy could be made. Dublin Contemporary 2011 staff had experience in teaching both the Post-Primary Visual Arts Curriculum and the A-Level Visual Arts Curriculum.

There were three options are available for post-primary schools:
1: Critical Engagement: A 45 minute session aimed at senior cycle and A-Level students took a look at a selection of work in the exhibition with a view to improving visual language and writing skills. This workshop included an element of peer review and writing.

2: Exhibition Walkthrough: A 45 minute session aimed at all levels gave students an overview of the exhibition and involved a discussion and feedback session.

3: Discussion and Art-Making: These sessions lasted 1.5 hours approx. They explored a selection of works from the exhibition
and was followed by a workshop.

Teachers and group leader were more than welcome to self-guide their own group around Dublin Contemporary 2011. To help prepare for their visit, pre-visit information and activity ideas were available in Prepare Your Visit.

Where possible, groups were encouraged to please observe Dublin Contemporary 2011’s adult to child ratios. 
Adult to Child ratios:

Under 12, 1:15

Over 12, 1: 25

Let Dublin Contemporary 2011 inspire you! 


Please click on the link below to download our PDF of ideas and ways to explore Dublin Contemporary 2011, this PDF also outlines practical information about your visit.

Before During After Your Visit

Studying art for Leaving Cert? Let us help you…



Click on the link below to download our Exam Desk PDF, which is full of tips and ideas on how to best prepare for the exam.

Exam Desk PDF

Work Experience

Thank you for your overwhelming response to our Transition Year Work Experience Programme. We have filled all of our positions and we are no longer taking applications.

Dublin Contemporary 2011 was delighted to offer a limited number of places for our Transition Year Work Experience programme. Dublin Contemporary 2011 teamed up with Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane and The National Gallery of Ireland to provide a valuable and unique experience for Transition Year students.

One week of each placement was spent at Dublin Contemporary and the other at either The National Gallery of Ireland or Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane.

Please apply by sending a letter of interest to education@dublincontemporary.com

Career Path

Are you thinking about studying History of Art or being an artist? Would you like to get a taste of what it would be like? Dublin Contemporary 2011 teamed up with Trinity College Dublin to offer fifth and sixth years the chance to sit in on History of Art lectures and to shadow Dublin Contemporary staff in our exhibition space.
Students applied for this programme by emailing education@dublincontemporary.com outlining why they wanted to take part in the programme.

Get Acquainted - Primary School Teachers

Two exhibition-based sessions introduced major themes in contemporary art and focused on how these themes link with the Primary Visual Arts Curriculum.
Monday 10 October 2011 at 5pm

Get Acquainted - Post-Primary Teachers

Two exhibition-based sessions explored ways of using contemporary art as a base for discussion and making in the classroom.
Monday 17 October 2011 and Monday 24 October 2011 at 5pm

Price: €12.50 per session or €20 for both sessions.