Group Tours

Discover a world of beauty, truth and possibilities. 
Uncover our critically acclaimed collection in a fascinating guided tour.
Let inspiration and creativity flow while creating an artwork in the Studio.

The AGW offers an experience you will remember!
Choose from a range of tour themes and hands-on art activities.  A Gallery tour and Studio activity will engage visitors in thoughtful discussion, critical thinking and can be connected to classroom curriculum. Visitors will enhance creativity and learn while having fun!

Gallery Experiences for Groups are available Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 9:30 am - 3 pm. 
An AGW Gallery Experience, including a Gallery tour and Studio activity, is 2 hours in length. Tours are also available in French; please make this request when booking.

STUDIO ACTIVITIES
Clay Creations
Learn basic techniques of clay sculpture and create your own piece to take home (these can be painted at home after 24 hours of drying time).

Wish You Were Here! AGW Panoramic Postcards
Enjoy the view from the AGW Studio! Paint or sketch a cityscape on a large postcard. At school or home, the postcards can be addressed and a message can be written on the back. Mail this special artwork to a friend or family member.

The Many Facets of Me: Multi-Media Self-Portraits
These fun self-portraits combine basics of portraiture with collage. Use mirrors to sketch your own self-portrait and then enhance the image with unique and colourful clippings from magazines and books.

COST
We are pleased to offer you customized exhibition tours and studio activities at the Gallery.
Tour (1 hour):  $8 per person
Studio Activity (1 hour): $8 per person
Combined Tour and Studio Activity (2 hours): $12 per person

NEW! 1 hour Combined Tour and Studio Activity: $8 per person

RESERVATIONS
E-mail the Education and Public Programs Coordinator to reserve your school's visit today

1. Reserve your visit 4 weeks in advance.
2. Notify the coordinator of your special needs individuals and of any participants that may require specific attention during the tour.
3. Cancellations must be received two weeks prior to the scheduled date of the school visit. (Review the AGW Cancellation and Refund Policy document below for details.)

*K-12 School Group Tours please book online at Art Education at the AGW Teacher Resource Website.

We look forward to hosting you at the AGW!

Cancellation Policy (PDF Document) (174.11 kBytes)