Inspire Your Creative Future
Unlock the imagination at TheGallery @ AUB in Poole. Featuring a rolling programme of world-class contemporary art and design, an inspiring and sensory encounter with Inventions & Technology and modern visual culture.
Contemporary Art World
Students can immerse themselves in a professional gallery environment, exploring world-class exhibitions of photography, sculpture, and design. This high-quality setting helps youngsters understand the role of modern visual culture in our daily lives.
A major resource for contemporary art and design, showcasing world-class exhibitionsEducation Destination
TheGallery @ AUB provides a sophisticated and thought-provoking creative highlight for school groups. Located within the vibrant campus of the Arts University Bournemouth, this professional gallery space hosts a diverse range of exhibitions that have received national and international recognition. For youngsters, a visit here is a unique opportunity to step out of the traditional classroom and into a "dream factory" where they can engage with original artworks, from intricate sculptures and photography to cutting-edge digital designs.
The gallery serves as a brilliant practical resource for exploring Inventions & Technology and how visual communication has evolved within recent history. Pupils can investigate how contemporary artists use new tools and sustainable materials to respond to the world around them, making it an ideal setting for discussing Climate, Weather & Environment and Waste & Recycling through a creative lens. By observing the intersection of art, media, and design, students gain a fresh perspective on how creativity can be used to solve problems and express complex ideas about our changing society.
A visit to this inspiring venue is also a fantastic spark for Literature & Creative Writing. The diverse range of textures, colours, and themes found in the exhibitions provides a powerful sensory stimulus for youngsters to develop descriptive vocabulary and narrative accounts. Whether participating in a guided workshop or exploring the gallery independently, pupils are encouraged to think critically and imaginatively about the world. A trip to TheGallery ensures that students return from their residential with a newfound appreciation for the creative industries and the incredible possibilities of the visual arts.
Creative Tech & Design
Investigate the intersection of art and Inventions & Technology. By observing how creators use digital tools and 3D modelling, youngsters gain a practical insight into the future of the creative industries and scientific innovation.
Sustainable Art Focus
The gallery often showcases work addressing Climate, Weather & Environment. Through these creative displays, students can discuss the importance of Waste & Recycling and how artistic thinking can help solve the world's ecological challenges.
Creative Writing Spark
The diverse textures and themes within the exhibitions serve as a brilliant stimulus for Literature & Creative Writing. Youngsters are encouraged to develop descriptive vocabulary and imaginative stories based on the artworks they encounter.
A Glimpse of the Future
Being located on a vibrant university campus, a visit offers pupils a unique look at a professional creative "dream factory." This experience broadens the horizons of youngsters, showing them the exciting career paths available in the arts.