COAST SALISH CONTEMPORARY

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Last updated on

Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Tuesdays | October 17, 2023-June 18, 2024

Referencing works from the City's Permanent Collection, participants explore the progression of themes and techniques in contemporary Coast Salish art. Discussions on appropriation and use of copyrighted work will be discussed within this program. Students will finish the workshop by creating their own collograph print.

Curriculum Tie-ins: Indigenous Art, Ecology/Environment, Art Education

Big Ideas

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts express meaning in unique ways.

Engagement in the arts creates opportunities for inquiry through purposeful play.

People connect to others and share ideas through the arts.

People create art to express who they are as individuals and community.

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts express meaning in unique ways.

Engagement in the arts creates opportunities for inquiry through purposeful play.

People connect to others and share ideas through the arts.

People create art to express who they are as individuals and community.

Creative expression develops our unique identity and voice.

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

Inquiry through the arts creates opportunities for risk taking.

People connect to the hearts and minds of others in a variety of places and times through the arts.

Creative experiences involve an interplay between exploration, inquiry, and purposeful choice.

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

The arts connect our experiences to the experiences of others.

The mind and body work together when creating works of art.

Artists experiment in a variety of ways to discover new possibilities.

Creative expression is a means to explore and share one’s identity within a community.

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

Exploring works of art exposes us to diverse values, knowledge, and perspectives.

Artists experiment in a variety of ways to discover new possibilities and perspectives.

Dance, drama, music and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

Engaging in creative expression and experiences expands people’s sense of identity and belonging.

Works of art influence and are influenced by the world around us.

Artistic expressions differ across time and place.

Engaging in creative expression and experiences expands people’s sense of identity and community.

Experiencing art is a means to develop empathy for others’ perspectives and experiences.

Through art making, one’s sense of identity and community continually evolves.

COVID Precautions

School programs at Burnaby Art Gallery have been reviewed, revamped, and rebuilt to consider safety parameters regarding the current pandemic.

This includes:

enhancing supplies
individualizing art kits
distanced learning options

Trip Details

City:

Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver

For Grades:

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Tuesday

Times Offered:

9:00 am, Outreach Kit/Online Resource, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm

Duration:

90 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Other

Packages Provided:

Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages, Pre-Visit Information Package

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

Zone A schools: Schools in Burnaby School District

At School

» Min. 2 workshops / $115 per class

Online

» $115 per class / no delivery fee

Zone B schools: New West, Vancouver east of Main, Coquitlam, Port Moody

At School

» Min. 3 workshops / $120 per class

Online

» $115 per class / $10 delivery fee of kits

Zone C schools: Vancouver west of Main, North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, West Vancouver, Delta

At School

» Min. 3 workshops / $125 per class

Online

» $115 per class / $15 delivery fee of kits

Additional Notes

Technical Needs

Minimum requirements:

Computer – laptop, desktop, smartphone or tablet
Internet connection

Quality experience: (in order of importance)

Webcam
Speakers
Microphone
Large monitor or projector

Please note: The Burnaby School District has AV equipment available for schools in need. Please contact your district office.

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