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A collection of Visual Art related Websites to support kaiako with the planning and delivery of teaching and learning
External link: “Toi Ngāpuhi has been established as an advocacy and support agency working across Te Taitokerau with cultural and creative networks.”
External link: “Fonts In Use is a public archive of typography indexed by typeface, format, industry, and period. Supported by examples contributed by the public, we document and examine graphic…
External link: “International Art Pen Pals is a programme for art teachers where their class can be matched with another art class in a different part of the world. Once…
External link: “Art History Teaching Resources (AHTR) is a peer-populated platform for educators who use visual and material culture in their teaching practice. Home to an evolving and collectively authored…
External link: “Gow Langsford represents more than thirty established artists. This includes many of New Zealand’s best, along with a number of leading international artists. The gallery has successfully presented…
External link: “Blue Oyster Art Project Space exists to enable emerging and experimental artists, writers, curators and arts practitioners to work free from commercial restraints in an innovative and experimental…
External link: “At CoCA we enjoy a rich and proud history. Formed in 1880 as the Canterbury Society of Arts (CSA), we were the first organisation in Ōtautahi to exhibit…
External link: Gibbs Farm is one of Aotearoa’s biggest open air sculpture collections situated on the Kaipara Harbour.
External link: “Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga – Hastings Art Gallery is the home of contemporary art in Hawke’s Bay, Aotearoa New Zealand. Located in the heart of Civic Square…
External link: “Toi MAHARA is the district public gallery for the Kāpiti Coast. It was founded by artists and volunteers as a charitable trust in 1996. Its governance is the…
External link: “The McCahon House project provides a context for interest in McCahon which is quite different from anything which is currently available, because it is grounded in the actual…
External link: “The Gallery is dedicated to the development of contemporary art and design through a curated programme of exhibitions, events, symposia and publications focused both locally and internationally.”
External link: “The He Waka Tuia transitional Art + Museum space is a joint initiative between the Invercargill Public Art Gallery and the Southland Museum and Art Gallery. It is…
External link: “Te Tuhi is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s foremost contemporary art spaces and a leader in supporting experimental practice. We are committed to contemporary art that is locally…
External link: “Uxbridge is East Auckland’s creative hub – arts, lifestyle, fitness classes and workshops, together with community events, exhibitions, spaces for hire and so much more.”
External link: “The Wairau Māori Art Gallery is the first dedicated public Māori art gallery in Aotearoa. Wairau Māori Art Gallery celebrates and showcases the best of contemporary Māori art…
External link: “Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery is an original Hundertwasser architecture project. Skilled artisans, craftspeople, engineers, builders, technical experts and community leaders worked together for two…
External link: “Whangārei Art Museum is Northland’s premier public art gallery, and the custodian of Whangārei city’s outstanding art collection. We host touring and internally curated exhibitions, and showcase artistic…
External link: A collection of articles and interviews with contemporary artists from the Pasifika Diaspora.
Linearity Curve is a revolutionary design software that empowers graphic designers and marketing teams to create captivating content.
External link: “Spanning examples of Lye’s cinematic and sculptural practice, Rainbow Dance explores the full arc of Lye’s creative world.”
External link: “Engaging the architecture of colonial frontier warfare and the language of war memorials in times of peace, Tai Moana Tai Tangata occupied the entire Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Three…
External link: ” a blog for art and design inspiration as well as various creative fields. Find trendy graphics, templates, and fonts for download.”
External link: “Our mission is to inspire the global creative community. We share stories, offer insights and bring people together to help them make more of their creativity.”
External link: Combining art and maths, Mathigon presents a range of origami based on complex 3D shapes with instructions
External link: Have some fun and paint like Jackson Pollock using your mouse
External link: “There are countless different shapes that can be created using the seven simple Tangram tiles. What can you come up with by combining art and maths?”
External link: “Google Arts & Culture is a non-commercial initiative. We work with cultural institutions and artists around the world. Together, our mission is to preserve and bring the world’s…
External link: The DeepAI Image Generator uses AI to understand your words and convert them to a unique image each time.
External link: Public Domain Images is a website that hosts free images available for public use. Great for digital collages and Photoshop tutorials.
External link: “The needpix.com portal is a library of more than 1.5 million free, Public Domain Photos and Illustrations. All images in the portal can be freely used by anyone…
External link: “The elements and principles of art are the building blocks of understanding and creating art that expresses and moves us. This booklet is a great resource to add…
External link: A range of free art resources created by Expanding Heart. Ideal for beginning teachers creating their own resource kete.
External link: Kai Tā is a video podcast series that gathers distinguished moko artists from all across Aotearoa to speak about their experiences as practitioners and their opinions on everything…
External link: Whatu Creative is a creative arts agency aiming to revive traditional Māori art forms. Their YouTube Channel has a series of step-by-step videos on how to create your…
External link: “PhotoForum Inc. is a New Zealand non-profit incorporated society dedicated to the promotion of photography as a means of communication and expression”
External link: Search a range of different painters with direct links to their websites – a great resource for senior students.
External link: Search a range of different artists who work with sculpture. A great resource for senior students.
External link: Search hundreds of photographers by techniques and thematic conventions. A fantastic resource for senior students.
External link: “Art2day enables artists, students and teachers to independently and easily search for contemporary art and photography. This website is dedicated to inspiring and promoting artists and creatives from…
External link: “LEARNZ is a programme of free virtual field trips, helping students access the inaccessible. Visit inspiring places around Aotearoa, Antarctica and beyond. Let us take you there!”
External link: NZQA’s site for online resources for assessors of Visual Arts.
External link: The Ministry of Education’s site to keep you updated on what’s happening with the Curriculum Refresh for the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC).
External link: “Eye on Design is an editorial platform that explores what it means to be a designer today. We cover the issues important to the global design world +…
External link: “Firecracker champions the work of female, female identifying and non binary photographers internationally through its online platform, annual grant, social media channels and event program.”
External link: “Robert Mapplethorpe established the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation on May 27, 1988, the year before his death, to protect his work, to advance his creative vision and to promote…
External link: “This resource is aimed at integrating the study of photographs from the collection of the MoCP into secondary and post-secondary fine arts, language arts, and social science curriculum.”
External link: A resource that looks at contemporary still life photography based on the collection at Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago.
External link: “After more than 35 years of active collecting, the Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Cologne now boasts more than 300 drawings, over 550 prints, all the artist’s posters as…
External link: “Founded in 1979, the International Dada Archive is a scholarly resource for the study of the historic Dada movement. The Archive has compiled a comprehensive collection of documentation…
External link: “Art Crimes is one of the few websites from the beginning of the web that’s still active, and it’s part of the history of the web, as well…
External link: The official website of Christo and Jeanne-Claude which includes comprehensive documentation of their life and work.
External link: “The official website of the artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen which includes information on large scale projects and case histories.”
External link: “The official catalogue raisonné of all known Lichtenstein works; and to share information which could assist the development and education of the next generations of curators, critics and…
External link: “Explore Warhol’s life, artistic practice, and legacy through an extensive archive of free interdisciplinary teaching tools.”
External link: A selection of educational resources created by the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.
External link: “A range of educational resources and motivational material for classroom and home use. The aim is to provide affordable, durable teaching tools that energise teaching environments, making learning…
External link: “A range of activities based off the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia.”
External link: “Doodle3D Transform is a free and open-source web-app that makes designing in 3D easy and fun.”
External link: “We are Pixlr, free photo editing and design tools with AI-power. Edit photos and create stunning designs right in your browser, on your phone or desktop for free.…
External link: “Photos for everyone: Over 3 million free high-resolution images brought to you by the world’s most generous community of photographers.”
External link: Cloud Stop Motion is a free stop motion animation package that runs directly from your browser. It has the ability to set up student groups and accounts and…
External link: “SculptGL is a digital sculpting web app, with sources available on github.”
External link: “Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. We’re the ideal introduction to Autodesk, a global leader in design and make technology.”
External link: “Pixabay is a vibrant community of creatives, sharing royalty-free images, videos, and audio. All content is released by Pixabay under the Content License, which makes it safe to…
External link: “The free stock photos, royalty free images & videos shared by creators.”
External link:” We have gathered our lessons from education departments at Museums that have hosted Keith Haring exhibitions or have received funding from us for special projects, from some of…
External link: “The Noun Project is a platform empowering the community to build a global visual language of icons and symbols that everyone can understand. Symbols and icons on The…
External link: “ClipSafari is a free resource containing over 100,000 clip art images that you can download, post, and use for any purpose.”
External link: Papercut Zine Library has a bunch of zines hosted online which you can read, for free. Typically these are political zines, or quite old zines saved in archives.
External link: “TheArtStory.org believe’s in a world where the ideas and aspirations behind wondrous art works are accessible to everyone to explore and be inspired by.”
External link: “A community of artisans and artists combined to produce these ātaahua responses to Keri Hulme’s poetry, and this exhibition shares materials and stories about how these pukapuka were…
External link: “The Albrecht to Zusters Aotearoa artists’ books exhibition displays stunning works of visual and written arts, and explores different materials, bindings and forms – from the traditional Codex…
External link: “A look at the sculptural artist’s books and art objects of Toni Hartill that showcase the history of the mighty Kahikatea trees and the importance of caring for…
External link: “A look at the Hand-printed Books exhibition at Angela Morton Room that celebrates text/image collaborations between Aotearoa artists, poets, printers and binders.”
External link: An extensive A-Z glossary of typography.
External link: Hundreds of colouring and activity pages designed for Early Childhood and Primary students.
External link: Hundreds of detailed cross-curriculum lesson plans that are designed for Early Childhood and Primary students.
External link: “Historical images, including photographs, drawings, paintings and cartoons, are useful resources to support teaching and learning about Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories.”
External link: “Make history come alive for your ākonga through active, hands on learning at Tohu Whenua, the places that tell our nation’s most important stories, specifically tailored to the…
External link: “DigitalNZ is the search site for all things New Zealand. We connect you to reliable digital collections from our content partners, including: libraries, museums, galleries, government departments, the…
External link: ” Throughout history, artists have produced art in a variety of media and styles following different philosophies and ideals. Although labelling may often result in being reductive, different…
External link: matauranga.co.nz is a online education kit aimed at inspiring children in New Zealand and the Pacific to recognise the STEM intellect of early Polynesian voyagers.
External link: “Mānawatia a Matariki! Delve into a selection of teaching and learning activities which uncover the meaning and stories of Matariki, the values that relate to this special time…
External link: ‘Kauae Raro Research Collective was founded in 2019. As a collective, we are dedicated to researching and sharing our mahi looking at whenua as an art material, a…
External link: “A new wave of modern Māori Architecture is sweeping across Aotearoa with some of the freshest up and coming talent at the helm.”
External link: “The Wellington Sculpture Trust was established in 1982 and is a voluntary and independent charitable trust dedicated to enriching Wellington by providing contemporary innovative public art for the…
External link: ‘The most compelling typefaces are the ones that serve a purpose beyond the functionality or aesthetics of the letterforms themselves. For New Zealand-based graphic designer Johnson Witehira, that…
External Link: “Want to study art in New Zealand? This article contains a comprehensive list of education providers (such as universities, polytechnics, institutes of technology and private training establishments) that…
External link: A large collection of Lesson Ideas from AGSA that can be done at school or home.
External link: “Te Ātinga is a Contemporary Māori Visual Arts committee that focuses on supporting Māori artists to explore, experiment, develop and share their creative interests.”
NZQA’s home for NCEA Visual Arts, this site includes assessment support, curriculum documents and assessor reports.
External link: “The new home for resources, guidance, achievement standards, tools and co-requisites for both Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and The New Zealand Curriculum, to support kaiako, teachers and school…
External link: “Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimise teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.”
External link: “UDL-aligned strategies are instructional methods used by teachers to ensure that all students that an equal opportunity to learn.”
External Link: “Design learning to meet the diverse and variable needs of all students in your classroom.”
External Link: “Moana Fresh is a marketplace and community space celebrating Pacific and Māori artists, creatives and authors indigenous to Moana Nui a Kiwa.”
External Link: Established in 1993, Art Asia Pacific magazine is the leading English-language periodical covering contemporary art and culture from Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East.
External Link: The Coconet is a “virtual island homeland to engage with our global Pacific village. Share, chat and upload your own experiences of living the Pacific way, no matter…
External Link: “The New Zealand Pacific Picture Book Collection is a collection of 36 picture books nominated by nine librarians based in New Zealand with specific responsibility for providing library…
External Link: “Talanoa Ako is an education programme for Pacific parents, families, and communities. The programme supports them to build knowledge and confidence, enabling them to champion their children’s education…
External Link: “Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust is Aotearoa’s premiere Pacific arts organisation with a multidisciplinary focus.”
External Link: The Tapasā website provides resources, tools, and support for teachers of Pacific learners.
External Link: “When tamariki are encouraged to develop a foundation of knowledge about the arts, they are more able to take full advantage of all that it offers in terms…
External Link: Some play ideas and awareness days/weeks that can provide fun and educational experiences for children.
External Link: An introduction to the Visual Arts in Early Childhood Education
External Link: “Creative Junk remains committed to supporting teachers and parents by providing inexpensive materials for use in early childhood learning.”
External Link to “The International Art in Early Childhood Research Journal”
External Link: “ecARTnz is an e-magazine of professional practice that show-cases examples of excellent visual art education for infants, toddlers and young children.”
External Link: “This guide complements the Leading Local Curriculum Guide series. It is the first in a series of two guides designed to support primary, intermediate, and secondary school leaders…”
External Link: “This guide complements the Leading Local Curriculum Guide series. It is the first in a series of two guides designed to support primary, intermediate, and secondary school leaders…”
External Link: “A programme aimed at increasing understanding of the past by exploring Treaty settlements and their enduring impact.”
External Link “Voyaging through Aotearoa New Zealand histories | Whakaterea te waka ki ngā tai hitori o Aotearoa.”
External Link: “The history of photography in New Zealand dates from early European settlement. Daguerreotypes may have been made here as early as 1841, a year after the signing of…
External Link: “In the 19th and early 20th century New Zealand painting was dominated by a conservative English style. Landscape was the primary genre.”
External Link: “Hundreds of years of passing on traditions, skills, arts and crafts has resulted in the rich Māori culture that is a fundamental part of New Zealand life today.”
External Link: “Useful online collections of supporting resources and classroom materials to help you get started teaching Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories.”
External Link: “For 56 days in July, August and September 1981, New Zealanders were divided against each other in the largest civil disturbance seen since the 1951 waterfront dispute.”
External Link: “The tools and resources of Unteach Racism are for teachers to self-reflect and identify where they may need to shift their own understanding of racism, in order to…
External Link: “The Topic Explorer helps you find quality, curated resources on a range of topics to support and inspire inquiry. Each topic features a carefully selected set of national…
External Link: “Use these curiosity cards to spark student inquiry about Aotearoa New Zealand’s rich bicultural heritage. Explore themes related to the He Tohu documents and exhibition, and Tuia —…
Translation: “Multidisciplinary museum exhibiting the richest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings in the world in the former Gare d’Orsay in Paris”
“The Nation’s Gallery. The story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece.”
“MoMA is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. Its extraordinary exhibitions and collection of modern and contemporary art …”
“There are plenty of good reasons to visit the Louvre! So many works of art to discover in this fabulous museum that used to be a palace!”
“Online gallery guide to leading modern & contemporary galleries. Explore exhibitions, installation views & selected works in London, New York, Berlin, …”
“Fine Art Dealers, Auctioneers & Valuers – Situated in the heart of Auckland’s historic Parnell, the International Art Centre has …”
“The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New…
Museo Nacional del Prado is a Spanish national art museum in Madrid.
“The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.”
“When the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía opened its doors in 1990, it stood as a modern, contemporary Spanish museum on an international scale.”
“The official website of the Uffizi Galleries. Opening hours, prices, tickets, subscriptions and information for the Uffizi, Pitti Palace”
“Home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe, the Art Institute of Chicago is located in the heart of the city—and is one of TripAdvisor’s …”
“The British Museum Welcome to the British Museum Experience cultures across the globe, from the dawn of human history to the present.”
“Let us guide you in your discovery of the Centre Pompidou… Collection. Discover the collection of the Musée National d’Art Moderne.”
“Let us guide you in your discovery of the Centre Pompidou… Collection. Discover the collection of the Musée National d’Art Moderne.”
“Victoria Miro shows the work of established and emerging artists from the USA, Europe and Asia in an exhibition space close to the financial heart of …”
“Welcome to the family of art, design and performance museums, where everyone is invited to enjoy the power of creativity.”
“ART@Berlin: Search for Contemporary Art | Exhibitions | Galleries | Museums | Vernissages. Gallery Guide – Find your gallery for contemporary art in Berlin.”
“ART@Berlin: Search for Contemporary Art | Exhibitions | Galleries | Museums | Vernissages. Gallery Guide – Find your gallery for contemporary art in Berlin.”
“The museum of the Netherlands, in Amsterdam. 800 years of Dutch history, with the great Dutch masters as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.”
“Gagosian is a global network of art galleries specializing in modern and contemporary art with nineteen exhibition spaces across New York, Los Angeles, …”
“Welcome to the Van Gogh Museum! See what’s on: Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces, exhibitions, events, activities and more for all ages.”
Website for The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia.
“Getty advances and shares the world’s visual art and cultural heritage for the benefit of all.”
“Welcome to the Vatican Museums: one of the most important sites for the history of human civilization. Here, in the Museums of the Popes of Rome, built-up and enriched over…
“Committed to innovation, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation collects, preserves, and interprets modern and contemporary art, and explores ideas across cultures through dynamic curatorial and educational initiatives and collaborations.”
“Tate is a family of four art galleries in London, Liverpool and Cornwall known as Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.”
“Perrotin, founded in 1990 by Emmanuel Perrotin, is an art gallery located in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai.”
“The National Gallery’s evolving collection of over 155,000 works of art, created by more than 15,000 artists, includes the world’s largest collection of …”
“Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the largest art institution in New Zealand, with a collection numbering over 15000 works. These include major holdings …”
“City Gallery Wellington is a dynamic cultural presence in the capital city of Aotearoa New Zealand, showcasing contemporary art from New Zealand…”
“Welcome to the home of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important public art collections. We are open 10am to 5pm daily, and late nights on Wednesday …”
“Dunedin Public Art Gallery is one of New Zealand’s four major metropolitan art galleries. Established in 1884, the Gallery was New Zealand’s first Art …”
“Artspace Aotearoa is a non-profit art organisation located on Auckland’s Karangahape Road.”
“The Dowse Art Museum is a free public gallery for people to enjoy contemporary art and culture.”
“New Zealand’s most courageous contemporary art museum and home to the collection of modernist filmmaker and kinetic artist Len Lye.”
“New Zealand’s most courageous contemporary art museum and home to the collection of modernist filmmaker and kinetic artist Len Lye.”
“Our inspirational plan to restore Whanganui’s historic Sarjeant Gallery to its former glory and re-house the significant and extensive Sarjeant Collection”
“Our inspirational plan to restore Whanganui’s historic Sarjeant Gallery to its former glory and re-house the significant and extensive Sarjeant Collection”
“Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery is a regional gallery locally rooted in West Auckland but globally minded.”
“The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata tell the stories of New Zealanders through the art of portraiture. The Gallery is located in Shed 11 on”
“TAG is the first public art gallery in the Western Bay of Plenty. Since opening in 2007, it has consistently delivered high quality …”
“TAG is the first public art gallery in the Western Bay of Plenty. Since opening in 2007, it has consistently delivered high quality …”
“Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery is the purpose-built gallery of Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University.”
“Our exhibitions and activities tell the stories of this region and include visual art, social history, tangata whenua and science.”
“Pātaka Art + Museum is the cultural heart of Porirua City, only 15 minutes from Wellington. We showcase the best in contemporary Māori and Pacific arts,”
“Pātaka Art + Museum is the cultural heart of Porirua City, only 15 minutes from Wellington. We showcase the best in contemporary Māori and Pacific arts,”
“Enjoy Contemporary Art Space is a leading self-determined art space in the centre of Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand”
“Kia ora and welcome to Rotorua Museum. Discover Rotorua’s rich culture, volatile landscape and dramatic history in this world-class museum.”
“Welcome to the Canterbury Museum. Explore New Zealand’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Learn about the past, present and future of Canterbury.”
“Gus Fisher Gallery is a centre for contemporary art with a focus on socially engaged exhibitions that showcase international and Aotearoa artists.”
“Objectspace is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading gallery dedicated to the fields of design, craft and architecture.”
“Welcome to the Aigantighe Art Gallery, the home of art in South Canterbury. With frequently changing exhibitions, we offer visitors exciting and inspiring opportunities to view the Gallery’s rich collection”
“A museum working beyond boundaries at the cultural heart of our city. Te Manawa draws art, science and heritage together to reflect our past, illuminate the present and inspire a…
“The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū is the public art gallery for the Nelson Tasman region. Located beside the Queens Gardens on the edge of downtown Nelson, The…
“Eastern Southland Gallery is the home of the internationally significant John Money Wing and Ralph Hotere Gallery, as well as a diverse programme of …”
“The Physics Room is a contemporary art space based in Christchurch, New Zealand.”
“Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art and History provides high quality experiences of art, history and culture at its gallery in Masterton.”
“MTG Hawke’s Bay is an award-winning museum, home of the region’s taonga and other treasures…”
“Toitῡ Otago Settlers Museum’s core collecting criterion is whether an object has significance to the history of Otago and its people. Collecting began in 1898, …”
“Ngā Taonga is the New Zealand Archive of Film, Television and Sound. NZ’s audiovisual treasure trove, spanning the history of movie, radio and TV …”
“Whangārei Art Museum is Northland’s premier public art gallery, and the custodian of Whangārei city’s outstanding art collection.”
“Welcome to Puke Ariki – a place of wonder, of excitement, of discovery and adventure. Puke Ariki comprises a museum, library, research centre, museum store …”
“Join a national movement backing artists to make their mark on New Zealand. From Bluff to Kaitaia, art makes life better for thousands of New Zealanders.”
“Welcome to Artform Gallery, tucked away along the riverbank in picturesque Matakana village. Home to a considered selection of Aotearoa’s most skilled artists, showcasing stunning handcrafted Sculpture, Object and Wall…
“The Chartwell Trust was set up in the early 1970s by Robert Gardiner, CNZM, then a Hamilton businessman and accountant, as a charitable trust to realise Chartwell’s vision for wider…
“Corban Estate Arts Centre is an arts precinct in the heart of West Auckland, based on the historic grounds of the late Corban Estate Winery.”
“Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Book a curriculum-linked school programme or self-guided visit to explore Te Papa’s”
External Link: “Experience the largest and one of the most significant exhibitions presented in the Gallery’s 133-year history.”
External Link to the Ministry of Education.
External Link: “A resource created to support educators through the pandemic and beyond. Here you can find information”
External Link: “NZQA’s primary focus is to support the education community, while helping to keep people safe.”
External Link to the education section of the 1News website.
External Link: “Due to the increasing number of schools and districts offering distance learning or virtual school in response to the COVID19 outbreak,”
External Link: “Arts Online is the key professional resource for all arts educators in New Zealand.”
External Link: “Rather than teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into “interdependent””
External Link: a series of online art activities from Toy Theatre Games.
External Link: “This group is designed to support the teaching of Visual Art by showcasing and sharing the awesome work that is happening in classrooms nationally”
External Link: “Give Your Child The Best Art Education At Home”
External Link: “Do you want to raise children who have the confidence to think outside of the box? Children who have the innate ability to problem solve and who think…
External Link: “Free teacher classroom resources suitable for use in art and design lessons with primary school children at Key Stage 2 in England,”
External Link: “I’m Cheryl, and I’m a big fan of kids’ artwork. I taught Art to kids for over 20 years, and it was the best job ever! I’m not…
External Link: Facebook page for Art & Craft Hut.
External Link: “Teaching Our Tamariki Together: Discover our exceptional range of New Zealand teaching resources to help kaiako teach and tamariki learn.”
External Link: “A community for Art Teachers to share lessons, strategies, student artwork, seek ”
External Link: “Vooks is an entire library of storybooks brought to life with beautiful animation, read-aloud narration, engaging music and sound, and read-along text”
External Link: “ABC Education brings you high-quality educational content to use at home and in the classroom. All our resources are free”
External Link: “Australian Curriculum Lessons is a FREE website for teachers and educators to access a vast range of lesson plans, teaching resources, posters,”
External Link: “Free lesson plans, activity ideas and resources for primary teachers.”
External Link: “Painting Living Creatures – One Bay of Plenty Teacher Inspires Another: This case study describes how one teacher’s”
External Link: “I find it incredibly important to keep our art, craft and design curriculum as current, engaging and relevant to our children as possible.”
External Link: “One of AccessArt’s most unique features is our evolving collection of visual arts resources which help inspire teaching, learning and practice.”
External Link: “One Hundred Museums Transformed Their Collections Into Free Coloring Pages”
External Link: a curation of games and quizzes for kids, from Tate Kids.
External Link: “A series of Units and Learning Sequences designed for teaching Visual Arts in Aotearoa.:
External Link: “This project was initiated by Japingka Gallery in 2015. It is a response to approaches from teachers who were keen to explore Australian indigenous art with their students.”
External Link: “Welcome to the home page of elementary level art lessons! The lessons are now categorized by grade level, subject, ”
External Link: “Imagine… a university built by art teachers, exclusively for art teachers.”
External Link: “Explore our enormous collection of free art teaching ideas, activities and resources!”
External Link: “Here you can browse through our art lesson plans by age or grade, from Preschool through High School.”
External Link: a curation of lesson plans from Crayola.
External Link: “Classroom resources for teaching pupils at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland”
External Link: “The Paul Carney arts website is packed with art resources and art lesson plans for teaching art at all stages of education. ”
External Link: “Experience and engage with the Museum’s unique collection from across the world.”
External Link: “Download our free lesson plans for Key Stage 1 and 2 students (ages 5 – 11) covering many areas of our collections and varied exhibition programme.”
External Link: “These simple drawing ideas for kids is shadow art created with basic art supplies and the sun! Shadow art”
External Link: “Artful Activities for Early Learners emphasize a range of activities and active learning for Pre-K and early elementary-school students.”
External Link: “In our facilitated programme Signs and Symbols, students look at the diverse ways artists use symbols in their artwork. In the”
External Link: “In our facilitated programme Storytelling, students explore how artists tell stories through artwork. They will make connections”
External Link: “Being asked to shift your teaching practice from the classroom setting to at-home or eLearning is a challenge in itself.”
External Link: “Intermediate and Middle School Teachers in Auckland New Zealand. Share Ideas. Promote inter-school”
External Link: “What if you could become a better designer by learning directly from the experts, having them show you what to do via comprehensive, well-structured video courses?”
External Link: “This is a game built with machine learning. You draw, and a neural network tries to guess what you’re drawing.”
External Link: “Want to create movies like Wallace and Gromit or those groovy Lego shorts on YouTube? Stop Motion Studio”
External Link: “…a tool that helps you develop creative thinking through the power of mark making.”
External Link: “Houdini Apprentice is a free version of Houdini FX which can be used by students, artists”
External Link: browser-based generative art.
External Link: “Beginner or Pro — we have the premium assets you need to develop your 3D world.”
External Link: “All the tips and tricks you need to take your career to the next level.”
External Link: “Have you ever let your students go rogue in the font panel? If so, chances are you’ve been bombarded”
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External Link: “Graphic designer Genís Carreras was born in Catalonia in 1987. He currently lives in London and working as a freelance designer for clients all over the globe.”
External Link: “In the late 1950s the phenomena that became known as French New Wave (Nouvelle Vague) exploded onto the screens. With a heavy focus”
External Link: “Riya Shah is a graphic designer and visual artist from India. In 2019, she created this poster design for the purpose of change in thinking.”
External Link: “Christopher Nolan did it again. If you’re looking for a movie that’s smart, cleverly-done, will make you think and blow your mind, watch Interstellar.”
External Link: “Movie poster design can be considered as an art itself. Designers need to emphasize the important details about the plot still keep the intrigue uncovered”
External Link: “This collection of posters is showcasing a nice mix of reality, irony, and humor.”
External Link: Take a look at this inspiring set of vinyl cover designs created by the skilled graphic designers of studio Posters BluMoo.
External Link: “Nicholas Chuan is a graphic designer and illustrator who lives and works in Penang Island, Malaysia. His portfolio includes a wide range of designs”
External Link: “Collage is a great way to get started when exploring a concept or idea! Old newspapers or magazines are an excellent source of imagery”
External Link: “Packaging design isn’t something that most shoppers notice; at least, they don’t think they do”
External Link: “Packaging design is very important, whether you like to admit it or not.”
External Link: “Effective packaging design is a great design challenge, especially when it comes to the spheres with intensive competition such as food and drink”
External Link: “Driving sales is an essential part of any business, so it’s pretty obvious that packaging would become the key industry that it has become.”
External Link: “Every day we are surrounded by a huge amount of things which aren’t usually seen as objects of design. Packaging is often mentioned among them: many people would…
External Link: “Despite the fact that customer loyalty is largely determined by the quality of a product, the packaging is the first thing a potential consumer sees.”
External Link: “Because most people judge a product by its packaging, any mediocre product packed in a fancy package would win against a great product”
External Link: “In today’s market, brands have to find increasingly innovative ways of staying ahead of the competition.”
External Link: “Coffee is an important agricultural export commodity for many different countries. As you might already know, coffee can have a stimulating effect on humans due to its caffeine…
External Link: “A new pack of design examples is ready to get you inspired and amazed. This time it is about really physical stuff”
External Link: “Packaging design is very important. If you’re selling a high quality product, why in the world would you overlook packaging design?”
External Link: “Ready to start your own underground micropublication? Discover five of the biggest trends in zines”
External Link: “Since being made popular by the punk movement in the ’70s and ’80s, zines have always used cut-out collages to create artwork!”
External Link: “The front cover is probably one of the most important parts of a magazine.”
“Packaging might be one, if not the, most important element of a product.”
External Link: “Books. As designers, we all love them—whether it’s a beautifully designed cover or a weighty tome on the history of design”
External Link: “Get rest from the busy working day and give a little time to create. Creation is the best way to get relaxed and in the same time do…
External Link: “A good bookmark can be invaluable, saving you precious time thumbing through the pages”
External Link: “There’s one little secret every print designer needs to know: with the right design, postcards are arguably”
External Link: “These days postcards mostly come in the form of wedding invitations or promotional pieces.”
External Link: “1. Determine the information you want displayed on the ticket.”
External Link: “For many people, a ticket is merely something that allows them entry to an event.”
External Link: “When you meet a potential client or a business partner, you want to leave a good impression.”
External Link: “Good design never goes out of fashion. In fact there’s something about using vintage and retro style design elements,”
External Link: “Stickers are fun, illustrative pieces of art. Stickers are the new marketing tools in town.”
External Link: “Stickers are frequently distributed as part of promotional, advertising, and political campaigns”
External Link: “Since the Victorian era, stationery has been an important part of proper social etiquette.”
External Link: “T-shirt design is a hugely popular outlet for creatives. Whether you’re an illustrator, graphic designer or typographer, puttin”
External Link: “Future Print Club is a project created by Humana Studio with the intention of creating a “community that evokes the power”
External Link: “Devo’s Gerald V. Casale is now re-releasing his legendary 2006 solo album AKA Jihad Jerry & The Evildoers”
External Link: “Abbey Road by The Beatles. Let’s Get it On by Marvin Gaye. Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen.”
External Link: “Neumorphism is becoming more and more popular among web and mobile designers,”
External Link: “A new set of UI design examples is up to get you inspired, this time all about mobile interactions. Here we’ve gathered a collection of creative”
External Link: “Modern culture stands for a healthy lifestyle, so sports have become an inseparable part of life for many of us.”
External Link: “In terms of high competition, one of the factors any event success depends on is its promotion. On the web, special websites”
External Link: “A great website strikes the right balance between being visually appealing and successfully converting visitors to take the desired action”
“Out of the over thirty briefs that Shillington students complete on the course, the Campaign Brief is one of the biggest”
External Link: “Inspiration is a fickle old thing. Sometimes you’re inspired to create and make and build and design just about”
External Link: “Collages use diverse imagery and styles to produce a beautiful image layout. They’re often related to scrapbooks”
External Link: “Contemporary graphic design will often reference past eras and historical styles of graphic design.”
External Link: “If I gave you a piece of paper and a pencil, and asked you to draw love, what would you do? Would you be dumbstruck, lost or speechless?”
External Link: “You’re ready to start your design career and to turn your passion into your livelihood.”
External Link: “Creativity is the new black. Again. While some research insists you can’t be creative”
External Link: “Many high school Art students (such as those studying AS or A2 Level Art & Design) must present a Coursework or Exam portfolio that shows development.”
External Link: “Recently, I was inspired to make some “faux” purses by using them with old cabinet cards..”
External Link: “Chris Ware, of cWare Studios, is a graphic designer, print maker and artist from Central Florida.”
External Link: “This would be the perfect technique in a workshop with kids and we’d love to see a whole series of these!”
External Link: “This is the last individual lesson as part of the introduction to printmaking Unit of Work. This lesson focuses on the texture and form of Collagraph Printing..”
External Link: “Pop Art and screen printing are combined in this lesson to encourage your students to create their own design based on a branded product.”
External Link: “Full set of lesson resources suitable for the introduction of lino print. This lesson is aimed at Year 9…”
External Link: “A group of resources to support the teaching of Block Printing, along with a brief exploration of activism through art and the art of Banksy. The pack includes…
External Link: “A group of resources to support the teaching of Mono Printing. The pack includes a helpful PowerPoint, a ‘How to’ guide…”
External Link: “Here is some unsolicited advice from professional photographic educators to take with you into the classroom or out into the field.”
External Link: “We decided to feature these budding photographers — and their art — front and center,”
External Link: “Are you going to try your hand at creating school photography project but have no idea what to start with?”
External Link: “If you want your work to be noticed, your photography project ideas need to be personal to you.”
External Link: “Students taking high school photography qualifications such as A Level Photography or NCEA Level 3 Photography often search the internet looking for tips”
External Link: “Sullivan channeled her creativity inside her apartment. She considered her usual nature-photography process and how it could be applied to her new normal.”
External Link: “Many high school Art students (such as those studying AS or A2 Level Art & Design) must present a Coursework or Exam portfolio that shows development.”
External Link: “Looking for some fun, creative photography project ideas to get you inspired and excited about taking photos?”
External Link: “There is an amazing array of iPhone camera settings you can tweak, customize, and configure to get just the right shots.”
External Link: “We’ve all seen it in our images: that uneven grainy look that makes our images unappealing.”
External Link: “You’ve likely heard this before: The best camera is the one you have with you. Trite, but absolutely true.”
External Link: “As photographers, we often fall into the bad habit of shooting everything we see from eye level.”
External Link: “Indoor photography comes with a significant problem: A lack of light. And without light, you can’t get beautiful, well-exposed photos.”
External Link: “What’s so great about the square format in photography? And how can shooting square compositions help your photos?”
External Link: “In this article, we’ll take a look at some tips to help you capture creative phone photography”
External Link: “In this article, we’ll take a look at positive space in composition and how you can use it to improve your photos.”
External Link: “What actually is depth of field, and how can you control it for artistic results?”
External Link: “What are leading lines in photography, and how can they improve your compositions?”
External Link: “Want to use and understand Manual mode like a pro? In this article, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about shooting in Manual, including:”
External Link: “What is ISO? Why does ISO matter? And most importantly, when should you use a high ISO vs a low ISO for the best image quality?”
External Link: “What is Program mode on your camera, and when should you use it?Program mode is one of those “odd one out” camera settings”
External Link: “How do you get started? Should you be shooting black and white on your camera, or should you be converting color images to black and white?”
External Link: “What is macro photography? How can you get started capturing macro photos? And what are some easy tips and techniques”
External Link: “Panning is a great way to produce images full of energy, motion, and even abstract effects. But how does it actually work?”
External Link: “Want some male posing ideas to help your portraits consistently shine?”
External Link: “Are you looking for some group posing inspiration? Need some group poses for your next family or event photoshoot?”
External Link: “Looking for some female poses to use during your next photoshoot? Want to pose women like a pro?”
External Link: “With a long shutter duration, motion is blurred, stretching time. When photographing in busy urban environments where”
External Link: “Long exposure techniques may seem difficult, but they’re really not. With a little bit of know-how..”
External Link: “Black and white landscape photography is beautiful, timeless, and – when done well – incredibly moving. But how”
External Link: “In this article, I’m going to share my favorite camera settings for street photography, including:”
External Link: Details 11 ideas for street photography with examples.
External Link: A series of street photographs.
External Link: A series of rain photographs.
External Link: Details wide lens photographs.
External Link: Details examples of capturing steam, with an explanatory article.
External Link: Demonstrates a series of winter/’cold’ photographs.
External Link: Details a series of pattern photographs.
External Link: Provides some tips for sports photography.
External Link: Shows an example, as well as additional links for pet photography.
External Link: Shows an example of the rule, along with other explanatory articles.
External Link: Shows a series of food photographs.
External Link: Details a series of photographs of books
External Link: Details examples of mirror photographs.
External Link: “The current obsession with photographic self-portraits – The Selfie – can be traced back to the origins of photography.”
External Link: “The following experiments are designed to encourage you to get to know some famous (and not so famous) examples of self-portraits in art and photography”
External Link: Details basics of photography for students.
External Link: Features lesson plans from Photopedagogy
External Link: Features a series of articles from the Canon Learning Center.
External Link: Tips and Tutorials from Digital Photography School.
External Link: An interactive glossary of key photographic modes and concepts.
External Link: Features tutorials and tools from Cambridge Color.
External Link: “Expand your camera knowledge with help from Nikon.”
External Link: A curation of free online photography courses and tutorials.
External Link: List of free photography courses and tutorials.
External Link: “This page has resources about traditional Māori arts such as whakairo (carving) and raranga (weaving).”
External Link: The Paekupu Māori Dictionary allows to search new kupu and create your own word lists.
External Link: “Professional photo editing, publishing, graphic design and illustration at your fingertips”
External Link: “GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more operating systems.”
External Link: “Learn the basics, or refine your skills with tutorials designed to inspire.”
External Link to Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
External Link to City Gallery Wellington
External Link to Auckland Art Gallery
External Link to the UNESCO Education website.
External Link to the Microsoft Education Center.
External Link to the Netsafe Schools website.
External Link to the Hāpara toolkit.
External Link to the PPTA News Website.
External Link: In our facilitated programme Portraiture and Identity, students come to understand how artists represent themselves..
External Link: Details several resources for art at school (Primary Y1-6).
External Link: Details a series of resources for a primary 1-6 audience
External Link: These simple drawing ideas for kids is shadow art created with basic art supplies and the sun!
External Link: High school Art students are often required to produce still life drawings or paintings within the confines of a busy classroom.
External Link: “Whether it’s blind contour drawing or mixing up your materials, try these fun and inspiring drawing exercises for beginners.”
External Link: Artist Victor Nunes combines everyday objects with simple illustrations to turn them into pictures of faces, animals, and other playful scenes.
External Link: Use this list of cool and easy drawing ideas for inspiration for your next art project.
External Link: What is graphic illustration? How do you become a graphic artist? Learn about famous artists, styles, and where to learn from the pros in this guide.
External Link: Want to pursue a career as a character designer? Does it start with a degree or character design courses? What skills do you need? We provide a rundown.
External Link: How are your favorite movie and comic characters brought to life? It’s not magic, it’s character design concept art!
External Link: Learn what it is, how you use it, and even make your very own with this helpful guide.
External Link: The friendly people at Chochoi Creative, a Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-based studio, just sent over this fun illustration project with the following description.
External link: Kātoitoi curates work that reflects and responds to contemporary design practice, emerging trends and the cultural impact of design in Aotearoa New Zealand.