TULCA Education
Welcome to the TULCA Education Programme.
TULCA is a festival celebrating contemporary visual art, that takes place annually in November across Galway City and County. Every year, TULCA commissions an Irish curator to develop a concept for the festival. Through a process of open call and invitation the curator selects national and international artists to respond to the theme. This results in a programme of multi-venue exhibitions and events that present as TULCA Festival of Visual Arts.
Each year the Education Programme is designed to reflect the themes underpinning the work in the festival. We welcome inquiring viewers of all ages to think and talk about visual art together. We aim to encourage people to engage with the artwork, feed their curiosity and visit venues across the city, either virtually or in person where possible. All types of conversations are sparked through the shared experience of looking together!
TULCA Education Programme is a unique programme that focuses on looking at and responding to visual art. It is about reaching out and engaging with schools and the wider community to create an increased awareness and a shared understanding of the Visual Arts. The programme engages a process of slow looking, reflection and response. Artist’s probe, question and investigate topics of social concern. TULCA’s Education Programme is designed to continue this process of critical thinking by creating a space for dialogue and learning exchange. It draws on individual personal experience and acknowledges that we all have our own set of visual codes, value systems, likes and dislikes.
We cater for all levels, primary, post primary and higher education as well as educational engagement with the wider community. The education programme is developed in conjunction with our multiple partners including Galway City Libraries, Galway Arts Centre, University of Galway, Atlantic Technological University, 126 Artist-Run Gallery, Outset Gallery and Galway City Museum. TULCA is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland, Galway City Council and Galway County Council.
