School Visits

Watt Space Gallery welcomes school groups of all ages to visit and explore our gallery and exhibitions. We offer a range of options, including guided tours and professional practice workshops.

Available options and how to book them can be found below.

The gallery has a large floor area that is ideal for lunch in the event of wet weather.

Booking options

Self-guided visits
Please let us know when you are planning to visit so that we can ensure other events do not coincide with or interrupt your visit. Please notify us at least 3 business days in advance via email.

Guided tours
Guided tours of the space and current exhibitions will be given by Gillean Shaw, University Art Curator. Exhibiting artists and curators may also be available, dependent on availability. Tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance, with any special requests regarding content included at time of booking.

Professional practice workshops
Designed for Year 11 and 12 students, these workshops are delivered by the University Art Curator and may cover areas such as exhibition development and installation, press releases and marketing. Booking requests for these workshops must be made at least one month in advance and are subject to availability.

To make a booking or to let us know about your visit, please email us at wattspacegallery@newcastle.edu.au.