'A chance to refresh and recharge batteries, to see lots of wonderful art and to meet new people.' Apply now for engage International Summer School 2014 engage International Summer School 2014 8-10 July 2014, Falmouth, , UK Deadline: 5pm Wednesday 21 May Ethics & Gallery Education: How do ethical issues impact on learning and education in galleries and museums and on artists’ working with participants?

The engage International Summer School welcomes experienced educators, visual artists, curators and academics - working in the field of gallery and museum education and engaged visual art practice - to review and develop their practice during a three-day residential course.

‘Fantastically hosted event which allowed participants to build their networks and connections through well managed group activities and events. Thank you!’ Summer School 2013 participant

This peer-led professional development event represents an opportunity for mid-career or senior colleagues to work together to: - Reflect on aspects of current practice in gallery and museum education - Review current research and political agendas - Learn about international contexts for gallery and museum education - Network with UK and international colleagues - Consider the role of artists working with participants

This year's engage Summer School will be hosted by Falmouth University in Cornwall from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 July.

The Summer School programme will focus on the theme ethics and activism in gallery and museum education and the visual arts sector. As well as a stimulating range of peer-led sessions and workshops the event will include a field trip to galleries and artist-led venues such as St Ives and Museum and Sculpture Garden, Newlyn Art Gallery and The Exchange.

This is an exciting opportunity to take part in in-depth discussion, meet colleagues from across the UK and around the world; potentially present or lead a session to develop your own research/practice; and to find out about arts and education programmes in Cornwall and the South West.

The cost of attending starts at £275 for non-members of engage, £200 for Organisational members and £150 for Personal members. Low-cost accommodation is available at Falmouth University.. For further information, including more details on the cost, theme, programme, and making an application, visit www.engage.org

To apply, please visit http://engage.org/SummerSchool2014 and download and complete an Application Form and Equality & Diversity Form, and send with your recent CV to [email protected] by the deadline: 5pm Wednesday 21 May 2014. Please note engage will allocate places on a first come first served basis up to the deadline. Check the www.engage.org or call engage to see if places are available before applying. Colleagues are advised to apply early to avoid disappointment.

To read about engage’s events and activities, membership or previous engage Summer Schools please visit the www.engage.org