Programmed as part of the Arts Council Collection National Partners Programme, Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s (YSP) All Aboard programme introduces local families to works from the Collection, through supported visits and a range of family-friendly activities.
In our latest blog post, we hear from Becky Harlow, Exhibitions Engagement Coordinator at YSP on how All Aboard gives families from local schools the opportunity to visit YSP for the first time.
The trips are developed in partnership with teaching and support staff, to identify families who would benefit the most from a weekend visit to YSP. As Becky explains, "Myself and Artist Educator, Jo Blaker, have been visiting schools in West Yorkshire to get to know some of the families before their visit, to let them know exactly what is needed when visiting the park– and prepare them to face all types of weather!"
"On the day of the trip, to help with any nerves, Jo travels to meet the families at school before boarding the minibus to YSP. This helps so that they have a familiar face, and someone who can answer any questions."
"Each of the families are given a backpack with a sketchbook and quality colouring pencils which they can use throughout the day, and take home to continue their sketching."