20/09/07
Frieze Education 2007
In 2007 Frieze Art Fair will continue long-term commitment to education with an inventive and expansive programme introducing contemporary art to young people and families. Now in its fifth year and third collaboration with Camden Arts Centre, Frieze Education will include artist-led workshops for schools; a panel discussion; family workshops and a free guide to the fair.
Taking place in the Deutsche Bank Education Space, Frieze Education will introduce young people to creative processes and materials, and will engage them with contemporary art in new and empowering ways.
‘Introducing the Art World’ is a series of workshops for students aged 15-18. Teaming artists with schools from Camden and Westminster, the workshops will provide students with the skills to think critically and creatively about contemporary art and the art world. Taking place both in schools and on site, the workshops will give insights into professional artists’ thought processes and their means of practical experimentation.
On 11 October, a panel discussion for young people aged 16 and over will further their access to contemporary art and Frieze Art Fair. Students will find out about careers within the creative industries and discover more about the importance of artists in society.
Families visiting Frieze Art Fair can participate in free creative workshops. Aimed at 5-12 year olds, each session will last 2 hours. Guided by artists, visitors will explore the materials and creative processes of artists in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Kate Cavelle, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility UK, commented, “Using the arts to underpin and enrich education is a central element of Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility activities in London. Deutsche Bank initiates and supports educational and artistic projects that maximise the potential of young people and ensure the educational journey they experience is enjoyable and successful. We are delighted to be teaming up once again with Camden Arts Centre at Frieze Art Fair to provide fun, creative workshops in the Deutsche Bank Education Space.”
For a fun and imaginative tour of Frieze Art Fair, visitors can pick up The Young People’s Guide to Frieze Art Fair. This free mini guide for 5-12 year olds is always extremely popular with people of all ages. Please refer to http://www.frieze.com for full details.
