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MCA Bella Program : Art education for students with specific needs

24/09/2009 - Workshops/Courses/Training

Workshops : Sydney : 1 Sep - 18 Dec 09 : The MCA’s popular and pioneering Bella program returns.

Since 1993, Bella has offered free art-making workshops in a fun and nurturing environment for young people with specific needs or from financially/socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Bella was the first program of its kind in NSW cultural institutions.

Student groups aged between 5 – 18 years with physical, intellectual, behavioural, and sensory disabilities, or who have little or no access to museums due to financial or social disadvantage, will benefit from the Bella experience.

Bella programs are tailored to meet the unique requirements of each group, using the MCA’s current exhibitions as a starting point and environment for activities and discussion. Bella’s stimulating practical workshops focus on the processes of art making, comprehension and social skills. Bella programs are led by MCA Art Educators, a specialist team of artists and teachers.

  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Includes: Guided tour and discussion of exhibitions with hands-on art making activity
  • Educator to Participant Ratio: 1 to 3-10 (depending on participant needs)
  • Educators: Trained in care of students with specific needs

Bella was established in 1993 and continues through the generosity of MCA Ambassadors, Dr Edward and Cynthia Jackson, and the Jackson family, in memory of their late daughter Belinda.

Bella is FREE for all participants. Advance bookings are essential.

When: 1 September - 18 December 2009

Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George Street, The Rocks NSW

Who: Student groups aged between 5 – 18 years with physical, intellectual, behavioural, and sensory disabilities, or who have little or no access to museums due to financial or social disadvantage.

Cost: Free

Contact: For information or to book, contact MCA Learning tel: 02 9245 2484, TTY 02 9241 6634 or education@mca.com.au

More info: www.mca.com.au

Access: Accessibe venue and toilets. Accessible ramp to the MCA front entrance located on Sydney Harbour foreshore at West Circular Quay. View more MCA Access Information.