A Creative Learning Approach – National Gallery of Australia

Join Dr Naomi Zouwer, Lecturer Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, University of Canberra and Harriet Body, Creative Learning Convener, National Gallery in this 1.5 hour talk and hands-on workshop that will discuss the process and outcomes of the Creative Learning Project, a collaborative research project between the University of Canberra (UC) and the National Gallery of Australia,

The Creative Learning Project has led to the development of a new pedagogical model for the National Gallery, a Creative Learning Approach that involves pedagogical strategies specifically tailored to the Gallery’s audiences, institutional purpose, and national role.

The project offers a compelling case for co-creation and co-research as a methodology for developing educational strategies that are contextually relevant, meaningful, and enduring. By embedding the Creative Learning Approach across its school education programs, the Gallery addresses its immediate educational aims and contributes to broader global conversations around evidence-based, innovative learning in museums and galleries. Most importantly, this work demonstrates that when cultural institutions centre collaboration, creativity, and context, they can produce learning experiences that are not only impactful but deeply aligned with their mission, values, and communities.