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We have a wide range of free arts-based activities that children and young people can get involved with from home or in the classroom.

Visual Arts

A drawing of a man and a woman, faces side by side, by Toyin Ojih Odutola

Toyin Ojih Odutola: A Countervailing Theory Creative Prompts

Suitable for KS3, KS4, KS5

Nigerian-American artist Toyin Ojih Odutola used drawing as a tool for storytelling in her recent exhibition in the Curve Gallery, A Countervailing Theory.  

Watch a narrated walkthrough of the exhibition here, then have a go at creating your own artworks and writing inspired by the themes and ideas from the exhibition.  

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Masculinities: Liberation Through Photography Activity

Suitable for all ages

Try out the cut-price portraits art activity led by Billy Mann. The activity explores the themes of our Masculinities: Liberation through Photography exhibition, which looked at how masculinity is experienced, performed, coded and socially constructed. 
 

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Young people in the gallery

Visual Arts Teacher Resources

Suitable for all ages

Explore our current and previous art gallery exhibitions with your class or at home through our teacher resources. 

Masculinities: Liberation through Photography
Teachers’ Resource | Find out more about the Masculinities: Liberation through Photography exhibition.

Into the Night: Cabarets and Clubs in Modern Art
Teachers’ Resource | Find out more about the Into the Night: Cabarets and Clubs in Modern Art exhibition.

Lee Krasner: Living Colour
Teachers’ Resource | Find out more about the Lee Krasner: Living Colour exhibition.

Dorothea Lange / Vanessa Winship: A photography double bill
Teachers’ Resource | Find out more about the Dorothea Lange / Vanessa Winship: A photography double bill exhibition.

John Akomfrah: Purple
Teachers’ Resource | Find out more about the John Akomfrah: Purple exhibition.

Modern Couples: Art, Intimacy & the Avant-garde
Teachers’ Resource | Find out more about the Modern Couples: Art, Intimacy & the Avant-garde exhibition.

Music

Illustration of Beethoven made up of instruments and Barbican architectural features

Beethoven in Nature – Music Resources

Suitable for KS1, KS2, SEND

We've put together some musical activities with musician Paul Griffiths for you to try out, inspired by composer Beethoven's love of nature. Find out more about Beethoven, learn some songs with Paul, and make your own music inspired by nature.  

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Theatre & Dance

illustration of a young girl in a wheelchair cutting out shapes from a piece of paper

Multi-Sensory Educational Theatre Activity Book

Suitable for Early Years, KS1, KS2, SEND

A step-by-step guide created by M-SET packed with great ideas to make a multi-sensory show at home. Learn how to transform furniture, toys, utensils and clothing into sets, props, sound and lighting effects to bring your stories to life. 

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Science

Photo of two school children sitting down facing one another and hold hands

Teacher Lab

A downloadable teaching resource with creative activities to support pupils’ understanding of the primary science curriculum

Teacher Lab Resource

Culture Mile

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Culture Mile Play Packs

Best for KS1 and KS2, but suitable for all ages

Culture Mile Play Packs contain activities & prompts to inspire imaginative and creative play, anywhere & without needing complicated materials. Six packs have been created so far, each with a different theme and activities from a range of artists. 10,000 physical packs have been distributed since March, and the digital resources are available free online.  

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