School Visits: Art and the Environment

Hauser & Wirth Somerset are welcoming schools back to our world class art gallery and multi-purpose arts centre from 3 October.

All primary school visits will take place outdoors and focus on sculpture and the natural and built environment. Looking at sculptures by artists such as Richard Long and Jenny Holzer we will tailor guided visits to meet the specific needs, interests, and learning objectives of the group. Similar to the format of our gallery visits children will be encouraged to participate in two way conversations and given time to think and respond. Learning will be supported with purposeful creative activities to improve mastery of art and design techniques. We will also use the Oudolf Field, Radić Pavilion and surrounding landscape to engage children with both the built and natural environments.

Following guidance for ​out-of-school settings​ published by the Department for Education, all children and young people who visit Hauser & Wirth Somerset will be kept in small, consistent groups, and of no more than 15 children and at least one staff member:

• We will ensure that there is sufficient space to practice social distancing
• We will keep school groups in their ‘bubbles’
• We will provide cleaning stations and ask students to use hand sanitiser upon entry and exit
• All visits will be programmed to avoid schools meeting when arriving or leaving, and so that our educators work with as few different groups as possible. We will also allow sufficient time for thorough cleaning
• If indoors, in the dedicated learning room, adequate ventilation will be ensured

Bookings can be made Tuesday – Friday during term time.

To arrange a visit email: [email protected]  or call +44 174 981 4060