Take Part

The Courtauld’s open programme of public activities offers something for everyone to enjoy, whatever their levels of interest and knowledge.

A speaker during one of out resfest events in 2017, speaking to an audience in the gallery i Resfest 2017

Activities draw on The Courtauld’s position as an internationally-renowned centre of excellence for art history and a public Gallery. They range from individual study days, lecture series, intensive short courses and international study tours, to outreach programmes for young people and schools, targeted family and community sessions, innovative volunteering programmes and work with English Language Learners.

The Courtauld’s ambition is to transform access to art history education, by extending the horizons of what this is, and ensuring as many people as possible can benefit from the tools to better understand the visual world around us.

In addition, through its Research Forum, The Courtauld uses innovative online approaches to bring art history research to a wide range of audiences. When The Courtauld Gallery reopens in late 2021, there will be a full programme of public activities, from curator-led talks to family workshops sessions and Gallery Lates.


A bronze sculpture of a dancer looking at the sole of her right foot

Short Courses 2024

The Courtauld offers a wide range of engaging short courses, lectures, study days and study tours, all delivered by experts in their field....



the audience of a lecture

Young People (16-18)

The Courtauld’s Young People’s Programme offers an exciting series of free workshops, courses and events for young people aged 16-18 to explore The Courtauld Gallery Collection and engage with art history and art practice....


Families

The Courtauld welcomes family visitors and offers regular holiday activities, self-led trails and activity sheets to enjoy at home...


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Volunteering

Would you like to be part of The Courtauld’s volunteering community? Our volunteering projects are open to everyone and will help you learn new skills and meet new people!...

Communities

The Courtauld runs outreach programmes with a range of community groups, using art, architecture and our collection to work with everyone from older people to ESOL learners....

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