Contemporary Calgary: Field Trip

Schools are closed, but community spaces are open!

Contemporary Calgary is temporarily expanding our children’s programming to keep kids engaged during the teachers’ strike. Join us for a Field Trip!

When:
Starting Wednesday, October 8th, we’re offering a weekday children’s program called Field Trip to get kids out of the house and into the community.

The same Field Trip will be offered in three sessions. Please select one initial session:

October 15, 16 & 17 — Sculpting: Clay Creations

• Wednesday, October 15 — 1:00–4:00 PM
• Thursday, October 16 — 1:00–4:00 PM
• Friday, October 17 — 1:00–4:00 PM

Who:

Children aged 5–13 and their guardians. Maximum 30 children plus guardians.

What:

During each 3-hour Field Trip, children will:

• Explore two exhibitions through guided tours led by Education Facilitators
  
  
• Participate in movement activities 
  
  
• Discover fun art-making techniques
  
  
• Complete an art project to take home

How:

The workshop price is $20 per child, per session. Registration and payment are required through Showpass prior to the session, and all art supplies are included. 

Please note that due to limited capacity and the nature of this program, refunds cannot be offered if you miss the session. Refunds will be offered if you have registered for a session that occurs when schools reopen. 

Note:

This is NOT a drop-off program. Guardians must remain with their children for the entire program.

Guardians may bring more than one child, provided they are able to provide appropriate support for all children in their care. Guardians are encouraged to actively engage with their children during the workshop. We also rely on parents to help make sure children follow gallery etiquette and behave appropriately around works of art. Remember, we look with our eyes and not with our hands! If an artwork is meant to be touched, the facilitators will let you know.

Contemporary Calgary Educational Programs are often photographed. This photography includes the participants, parents or guardians and their creations. If you wish not to be photographed, please let Contemporary Calgary education staff know upon arrival, and they will assist you.

 If the strike lasts more than one month and there is sufficient demand, Contemporary Calgary may expand programming to offer additional sessions. Stay tuned for updates!