Business of Art Tour
Students will explore the business side of being an artist, examining how art is communicated to the public and its role in commercial spaces. They will also visit a private gallery to assess how major institutions amplify diverse voices in the arts.
Duration
2 Hours
Grade
7-12
Group Size
up to 150
Price
$15/student + HST
Languages
Tours offered in English & French
Tour Info
Through hands-on activities, students will explore the business side of being an artist, examining how art is communicated to the public and its role in commercial spaces. They will also visit a private gallery to assess how major institutions amplify diverse voices in the arts.
Note: This tour takes place entirely in Toronto’s underground PATH system, offering a comfortable exploration in any season.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Analyze how art is communicated to and experienced by the public.
• Generate ideas and experiment with creative approaches to respond to a public art call.
• Explore an alternate career path in commercial arts, experiment with recreating logos with a particular audience in mind.
• Explore a private gallery and consider how a major financial institution is amplifying diverse voices in the arts.
Available in English & French.
**Starts at Union Station (Front St W & York St), and ends at CIBC Commerce Court (Bay St & King St W). Students can have lunch at one of a number of food courts in the PATH system.
Curriculum Connections
Visual Arts: Students will: 1) identify and analyse some of the social,
political, and economic factors that affect the
creation of visual and media arts. 2) identify and explain their strengths, their
interests, and areas for improvement as creators,
interpreters, and viewers of art. 3) analyse ways in which elements and principles of design are used in a variety of art works
to communicate a theme or message, and evaluate the effectiveness of their use.
Social Studies: examining the history and development of public art in Toronto, and the city’s architectural heritage. Students learn about the history, geography, and culture of Canada and the world.
Language: students focus on developing their reading comprehension, writing skills, and communication skills.
Visual Arts: Students will: 1) describe appropriate standards and conventions for the presentation of different types of
visual art works. 2) explain how variations in where and how
art works are displayed can affect the impact and
meaning of the works and the size and type of
audience they reach. 3) analyse the function and social impact of
different kinds of art works in society. 4) identify a variety of careers in fields related
to visual arts.
Social Studies: examining the history and development of public art in Toronto, and the city’s architectural heritage. Students focus on specific areas of history and social studies, such as Canadian history, world history, geography, and civics.
Language: students continue to develop their communication and literacy skills, with a focus on specific genres and types of writing, as well as critical thinking and media literacy.
How to Prepare your class, and what to bring on the day of the tour
When teachers book a tour for their class they will receive an information package that will:
-> outline any in-class preparation activities to be done prior to the tour
-> list materials & items that students should bring on the day of the tour
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Testimonials
“We had an amazing time on the walk. We learned a great deal and had a lot to talk about when we got back to school! Our guide was amazing! She was really patient, understanding and accommodating with my ESL students. The students said they actually were able to understand her fully and were very grateful that she was so friendly and patient. We also did the activity from the website, which definitely furthered the students understanding of everything we learned. “
–Sandy D, Family Studies and Geography Teacher, Greenwood S.S.
“The Art Walk was amazing; my grade 6 students got to walk, climb, draw and photograph Toronto. I look forward to taking this field trip every year.”
