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Join us for Visual Literacy Week

From 30th September to 6th October 2024, Art UK will start an important national conversation about the transformative skill of visual literacy.
 
Educators, academics and art lovers of all ages are invited to dive into the fascinating world of image interpretation, and explore what it means to be visually literate in the digital age.
 

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What is Art UK's Visual Literacy Week?

Through events, stories and social media, we will explore why visual literacy is a critical skill. Learn more and join the conversation.

A detail from 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear'. 1889, oil on canvas by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890). Image credit: The Courtauld

1889, oil on canvas by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890)
LEARN

The Superpower of Looking

Discover our innovative primary school resource focused on visual literacy, introduced as part of Visual Literacy Week.

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DISCOVER

Visual literacy on Art UK

Delve into stories and learning resources that explore image interpretation – including content by experts and Art UK advocates.

DISCOVER

An online home for UK art

Explore thousands of venues with art collections.

Click on the map markers to discover incredible art all across the country.

Ferren Gipson. Image credit: courtesy of Ferren Gipson

Ferren Gipson
STORY

Ferren Gipson: close looking can make you a more incisive person

We ask: why is a good art education important to children?

Sarah Graham. Image credit: Gemma Briggs

Sarah Graham
STORY

Sarah Graham: I want kids to know that art galleries are for them

We discuss The Superpower of Looking and Art Adventure virtual school trip.

Project

Transforming Collections

Over the coming months, Art UK will showcase Transforming Collections researchers' work through a series of Curations and Stories.

The project is part of the Towards a National Collection (TaNC) programme. It seeks to address barriers within and between the UK's cultural heritage collections.

 

Find out more

Transforming Collections content