The workshops will be suitable for Year 4-6 pupils (aged 8-11) from targeted primary schools in the Bristol area and will last approximately 90 minutes. The emphasis is on providing literacy and art focused activities using real artworks to inspire pupil creativity, use of imagination and speaking and listening skills. They will take place at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery in the temporary exhibition gallery and the art galleries on the second floor.

We are looking for a professional writer or poet who:
• has demonstrable experience of working with school children, aged 8-11 and teachers in either a learning, arts or heritage setting
• is confident leading around 30 children at a time in fun, practical literacy activities (this group of 30 can be divided into smaller groups)
• is available to deliver up to six 90 minute school sessions between May-July 2020
• has experience of co-creating and facilitating learning activities with cultural organisations

If you would like to submit an expression of interest please send the following information to Rachael Hall, Engagement Officer (Formal Learning), Bristol Museum & Art Gallery rachael.hall@bristol.gov.uk by 9am on Wednesday 26th February 2020:

Full contact details
Brief CV (maximum two side of A4)
A statement outlining your suitability for this work and why you would like to undertake it
Two testimonials/references

Fee: £1150 (This covers initial planning meeting with the Learning team at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery / Co-creation of the workshop / Delivery of six sessions at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery each lasting 90 minutes / Travel expenses, refreshments, phone calls, parking fees, any overnight stays).

For further information, please see the Art & Literacy School Workshop Practitioner Brief under Associated Downloads to the right of the page.

Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 26th February 2020