October Gallery Education
at October Gallery
Free Youth Art Group (age 14-24)
What's On
Youth Collective
Sunday, 19th April, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Two Temple Place London WC2R 3BD
Join the Youth Collective for a field trip to The Weight of Being, an exhibition exploring themes of vulnerability, resilience and mental health through modern and contemporary art.
This creative session will be led by Youth Collective member and artist–photographer Maya Barter. We will explore the exhibition, take part in a photography scavenger hunt in and around the gallery, and use a community space on-site to work in and reflect together.
You can sign up to join the OG Youth Collective via the form available here or you can just drop-in on the session day.
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Creative Professional Development
Monday, 27th April, 2026
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
October Gallery
OG Creative Training Session: Gallery Management and Workshop Facilitation
A practical CPD session for artists, educators and volunteers, focused on building confidence in leading groups and engaging audiences within gallery spaces. Set in response to the exhibition Inheriting the Future, the session offers a live context for exploring facilitation, planning and participant management.
Led by Neysela Da Silva-Reed, an experienced museum and gallery education professional, the session draws on her international practice across London and New York.
You can book a place HERE
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Family Art Day
Saturday, 9th May, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
October Gallery
Free and open to families of all ages.
Please note: this event is first come first served and when we are at capacity, we have a one in one out policy.
Family Art Day offers the opportunity to explore the October Gallery with your family when the Gallery is usually closed to the public.
Suitable for all ages, families are invited to create their very own artworks in this workshop is inspired by the Gallery's Inheriting the Future exhibition. We will work together to explore memories, connections and portraiture through various creative activities and making techniques.
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