The Great Art Quest 2009, sponsored by GAM, will introduce children from 20 primary schools around the
The project, which launched on 11th September with a teacher training day, will take place in five art galleries:
The schools that have been selected to take part in this project have not previously been able to work with these local galleries.
During the Autumn term, children from the chosen schools will visit their partner art gallery where works of art will be brought to life for them by professional artists and storytellers. The children will be encouraged to get to know the gallery and to gather inspiration for their own masterpieces.
I think the Great Art Quest is a fabulous idea as it encourages young people to visit, interact with and be inspired by other great artists in an environment that they wouldn’t normally gravitate towards. In order to achieve creative success a child has to be stimulated and empowered. This is what the Quest is all about. I can’t wait to see the results!
Neil Buchanan, Ambassador of The Great Art Quest
The project will end with a very special exhibition of the children’s own work to be held in London in early 2010.
Andrew Hanges, Chief Executive Officer of GAM UK Limited
This is GAM’s second year as sponsors of The Great Art Quest. The 2008 project involved Graves