Art Windsor-Essex respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Anishinaabe Territory – the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. Today the Anishinaabe of the Three Fires Confederacy are represented by Bkejwanong. We want to state our respect for the ancestral and ongoing authority of Walpole Island First Nation over its Territory.
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AWE offers in-person and virtual learning. Explore the AWE collection, analyze important contemporary themes, and have thoughtful discussions through hands-on learning adventures! Your students will learn about art and have fun while meeting curriculum goals. Visit us in person, or virtually!
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Treaty Recognition Week
Teachers and educators can book a class field trip to AWE for Treaty Recognition Week, between Tuesday, November 5 to Friday, November 9, 2024
Students will participate in a guided tour of Brought to Light and activity in the studio on symbolism, imagery and meaning. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the role of wampum belts in treaties, their materials and symbolism, and reflecting on the consequences of broken treaties.
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Gallery and In-Class Fieldtrips (K-12)
Our hands-on guided tours and studio workshops are a wonderful way to enrich your students’ experience of the Gallery as they have fun while learning and meeting curriculum goals. Book your visit today!
NEW! Bring AWE right into your classroom with an in-class visit from an AWE educator. Contact us to learn more.
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Virtual Fieldtrips and Lesson Plans K-12
Virtual field trips encourage students and teachers to explore our collection from the comfort of their classroom! Discover new perspectives and participate in wellness exercises and art-making activities. Our one-page lesson plans and art-making videos support teachers in the classroom.
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Post-Secondary and Community Groups
Visit the gallery with a self-guided, or guided, group visit. Discover new exhibitions and get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens in an art gallery! With this visit, you will learn how to look at and understand a work of art. Visit add-ons include a discussion or presentation with AWE staff or a hands-on art activity in the Education Studio.