When you put it like this how can we not place art at the heart of our children's learning experience? At Jupiter Artland education is key. The Jupiter Artland Foundation is a charity which funds both a schools programme and a holiday programme of art education. From its inception, providing a stimulating and inspiring learning environment has been a central tenet of Jupiter Artland. We find that the children's energy and perspective helps to bring Jupiter Artland to life.
The Artland is a unique resource in Scotland. It showcases contemporary sculpture in an ever changing environment. The artists whose work is part of the collection are some of the most important of their time. Students and children may touch, feel and explore these works of art using their senses, imagination and intellect. We have an excellent archive of film, photograph and journals which enable the students to have an insight into the long creative process from commission to installation of each piece of sculpture.
The artworks are exhibited in natural gallery spaces within the grounds of Bonnington House, an 80-acre open-air classroom set among beautiful parkland and woodland where sculpture is placed in relation to its designed and natural landscape. The education centre is housed in the former stable block, which has been rebuilt to provide a state of the art classroom, a resource library, the artist in residence's studio and bothy.
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"The children thoroughly enjoyed their time at Jupiter. Everything about the day was first class - it's the best school outing I've taken a class to."
Lynne Cuerdon, Nether Currie Primary School
"Many thanks for such a wonderful day at Jupiter. The higher pupils loved it and will definitely be your future visitors in years to come."
Jilly Fraser, Inverkeithing High School
"Just a wee note to express our gratitude for a brilliant experience. The pupils and I had a most thrilling time and were profoundly moved and influenced by the stunning pieces on display."
Foday Mannah, James Young High School, Livingston
"Experiencing the sculptures at first hand enabled the students to record genuine responses to the artwork and developed their confidence in expressing personal views and opinions. It also enabled them to increase their understanding of contemporary art."
Louise Shannon, Art Teacher, Deans Community School, Livingston
