McClelland Sculptural Park to host a series of summer programs

This summer McClelland Sculptural Park – situated in Langwarrin Victoria - will be hosting a series of outdoor programs highlighting the beauty of their bushland setting while engaging visitors in the site and sound theme of their major exhibition.

McClelland Director, Lisa Byrne, invites visitors to invigorate their summer with the additional experiences provided alongside the special summer exhibition, Site & Sound: Sonic art as ecological practice.

Byrne notes “Move, listen, and enjoy the benefits of slowing down for your physical and mental health.”

McClelland Sculpural Park outlines their Summer Program below

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Bush walks at McClelland with Living Culture

Date: Thursday 21st January 2021 at 9.30am and at 11am, Duration: one hour

McClelland’s bushland is rich with Indigenous significance and abundant with native fauna and flora. Your guide will point out the plants and areas of interest in the park along your walk and share details about their use and significance in medicine, bush tucker and Indigenous culture.

This program involves walking on uneven paths. Prams are welcome but please note that there may be some roots, branches or stones on our bush paths. We advise you to wear comfortable and closed footwear as well as clothing suitable to the weather on the day.

Art workshops with Baluk Arts

Date: Friday 22nd January 2021, 9:30am and 11am (duration 1 hour)

Guided by a workshop facilitator from the urban Aboriginal community art centre, Baluk Arts, learn how to make nature impressions with porcelain to create a collective artwork. Take part in a collaborative artwork that will be exhibited from May 2021 at McClelland, before touring Australia!  You will also be able to take your clay impressions home.

Sound Walks and Workshops

Date: Saturday 23rd January 2021, from 11am to 5pm (please see below for specific times)

Age: 8 years - adult. You are welcome to attend one or multiple workshops.

Sophie Gleeson, a lecturer in Soundscape Studies at RMIT University, will lead a series of workshops in the gallery and grounds of McClelland.

1. An introduction to soundwalking: 11am (duration 1 hour)

Learn about what soundwalking is and how to do it, and participate in a walk, reflection and discussion.

2. An exploration of sound mapping: 1pm (duration 1 hour)

Discover how to identify and describe the quality and location of sounds in your sonic environment, and then create your own sound map in the sculpture park.

3. An in-depth look at field recording: 3pm (duration 1.5 hours)

Explore various ways of differentiating sound types, rhythms, patterns and spatial information in sonic ecologies and soundscapes. This will be followed by practical demonstrations with hydrophones and microphones stationed throughout the sculpture park.

Drop-in Workshops: Art is for Everyone with NGV Kids on Tour

Date: Wednesday 13th January 2021, 10am – 12pm; Thursday 14th January 2021, 10am to 12pm

With the help of educators at McClelland, enjoy this great opportunity for children and families to engage with these activities commissioned by the NGV and created by contemporary artists including Alice Oehr, Kenny Pittock and Misaki Kawai. Be inspired by the sculptures in McClelland’s collection and the outdoors, and create an art work to take home.

NGV Kids on Tour is generously supported by The Truby and Florence Williams Charitable Trust, managed by Equity Trustees, and the Packer Family and Crown Resorts Foundations as part of the Your NGV Arts Access Program for Students, Children and Families.

Information about these programs and workshops for children, families and carers

These programs are suitable for children (from 3+) and adults of all ages and abilities. Infants and toddlers are welcome to attend and do not need to book a ticket. All family programs are included in the Booking Fee paid by visitors to McClelland (Adults $6; children and Members exempt).

Bookings are necessary for all programs, numbers are limited. Children must be supervised by accompanying adults at all times, including during drop-in workshops.

WELLBEING PROGRAMS

Guided Art Walks in the Sculpture Park

Join one of McClelland’s Volunteer Guides for a tour of the sculptures in the Park.

Please note, you must book a timed entry ticket to attend one of these tours. The cost is included in the Booking Fee (Children and McClelland Members are exempt). To see the full list of dates and times available, please visit the McClelland website.

Inspired minds and bodies: Fitness and mindfulness sessions

Date: 27th January to 3rd March 2021 (12 sessions), every Wednesday at 5pm and Friday at 9.30am.

Cost: $12 per session; $20 double ticket offer / bring a friend

Special pack: $100 for 12 sessions; Or book Wednesdays or Fridays only for $60

Guided by a mindful-fitness instructor, explore a range of practices that will connect your body and mind, in a unique art and nature setting. Activities are different every week and infused by yoga, pilates, fitness, dance, and mindfulness. Suitable to all levels.

For the full McClelland program, more information or to book go to McClelland’s website 

Image: An aerial view of McClelland featuring The winding path, the search for truth 2010, by Andrew Rogers. Credit Vaughan Laws.