Category: School Trip Destinations

WEBSITE LINK: http://www.macarts.co.uk

EMAIL ADDRESS:  info@macarts.co.uk

CONTACT:  0121 446 3232

School Trip & Group Educational Information

Introduction for school trips and educational visits

Opened in 1962, mac birmingham is a hub of creativity and learning in the Midlands. With four performance auditoria, rehearsal and media studios, a cinema, and a visual art gallery, mac birmingham presents a broad range of contemporary work from both emerging and established artists across genres.

mac birmingham is the most visited arts centre in the Midlands and is renowned for its family friendly and inclusive approach. Originally intended for children, the centre now caters for audiences young and old, from the local community and beyond.

Re-opened in May 2010 after extensive refurbishment, the arts centre boasts stunning architecture and a high level of accessibility. Set in the magnificent surroundings of Cannon Hill Park and home to the Bridges Bar Café for meals and snacks, and the stylish Arena Bar for evening drinks, the centre is well worth a visit.

Why is this venue great for School Trips and Educational Visits?

mac birmingham  is established as a much-loved institution used by 850, 000 visitors a year who are attracted by live performance, independent cinema, exhibitions and special events, or by the opportunity to try out a wide range of practical classes from music tuition to ceramics and jewellery-making.

Each season we have a number of activities and events aimed at school, college and university groups.

What does a typical school trip or educational visit include?

Visit our exhibitions and participate in a range of free and low cost gallery based activities. We offer venue tours which are available by arrangement. 

You can also experience one of our many live events -we regularly programme theatre, spoken word and dance events which link with the curriculum and are of interest to children and young people. 

mac birmingham also houses a cinema that screens a range of independent films.

What size groups do they cater for?

We can cater for a variety of group sizes dependant on which activity or show you would like to attend. 

What can they provide you with to support your school trip or educational visit?

Many of our events included resource packs, supporting workshops and have strong links with the curriculum. These resources are produced in conjunction with the visiting company or by mac birmingham if the production has been developed in house and are available to download from the website, emailed or sent in the post.

We also provide additional services such as arranging your coach hire and providing snack boxes and lunches for pupils.

Can you take photos, video or audio? Are there any copyright restrictions?

There are no copy write restrictions in our building unless stated in the exhibitions.

How do you arrange a risk assessment?

We provide full risk assessments for teachers upon request. Simply call our Sales and Information team who will be happy to forward you the details or arrange a full risk assessment by a mac birmingham team member.

What are the contact details for their education officer?

Our venue does not have a dedicated education officer but we have an arts team which includes:

Arts Producer –  Visual Arts (Craig Ashley: craig.ashley@macarts.co.uk  / 0121 446 3224

Arts Producer –  Performing Arts (Louisa Davies: louisa.davies@macarts.co.uk  / 0121 446 3221)

Arts Producer –  Learning and Participation (Alex McCorkindale:     Alex.McCorkindale@macarts.co.uk     /  0121 446 3227)

Arts Producer – Next Generation (Daniel Whitehouse: dan.whitehouse@macarts.co.uk  / 0121 446 3225

What does it cost?

mac birmingham has a number of art in the building commissions and two exhibition spaces which are free to view. We also showcase a range of free events each season. In addition, to the free opportunities we have a great variety of paid for programmed events for schools.

Is specific clothing required?

No.

Do you have first aid on site?

We have first aiders on site.

What facilities do they have for school trips and educational visits?

We do have a cafe bar where refreshments are available.  Please check our website www.macarts.co.uk for prices of refreshments. We can also provide pack lunches or snack boxes in advance. There are also facilities to eat packed lunch (available on request).

Are there disabled facilities?

mac birmingham is committed to being fully accessible to all.

What are your opening days and hours?

9am – 11pm



 

Featured Listing: No

Age of Children / Pupils:

• 5 – 7 years
• 8 – 10 years
• 11 – 13 years
• 14 – 16 years
• College
• University

Region:

• West Midlands

Type of visit:

• Arts & Galleries
• Crafts
• Cinemas / Film
• Parks and Gardens
• Performing Arts Workshops
• Theatres
• Tourism Organisations

Curriculum topics:

• Art and Design
• Citizenship
• Dance
• Drama
• English
• Media
• Music
• PE
• PSHE

Months Open:

• All Year Round
• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Disabled Facilities: Yes