Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA)

Teacher Professional Learning | Art Writing with Sophie Prince, Curator ACCA

Calling all teachers! Join ACCA Curator Sophie Prince for a tour of the exhibition 'Are you lonely tonight? I’m so lonesome I could cry', followed by an inspiring art writing masterclass.

Workshops

Event Details

Category

Workshops

Event Starts

Aug 24, 2026 13:00

Event Ends

Aug 24, 2026 16:00

Venue

ACCA, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

Location

111 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC, Australia

Designed for educators, this workshop introduces practical strategies and creative exercises that open up new ways of looking at, thinking about and writing about art. Teachers will explore approaches to critical, creative and reflective writing, gaining ideas and techniques that can be adapted for use in the classroom to support student engagement, observation and creative expression. 

There will be opportunities for Q&A and light refreshments. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and evaluate practical strategies for critical, creative and reflective writing about art. 
  • Apply close-looking and creative writing techniques to support students’ observation, interpretation and personal responses to artworks. 
  • Design and adapt writing activities that foster student engagement, creative expression and critical thinking in the secondary art classroom. 
  • Facilitate discussions and written responses that deepen students’ understanding of contemporary art and exhibition experiences. 
  • Integrate writing strategies into teaching practice to support learning in VCE Art Making and Exhibiting Units 3 and 4 (Area of Study 3) and Unit 2 (Area of Study 1). 

WHERE: Held at ACCA

TICKETS
This a closed event for all Australian Teachers, Educators and pre-service Teachers.

Student Teacher $20 + GST
Teacher $25 + GST

Free for regional teachers.

For more information click here