“What does art ask of you?” TedX talk, March 28, 2021. Curator and educator Amy Halliday shares how her life was changed by an encounter with contemporary art as a teenager in South Africa. Many people have questions about contemporary art, but how often do we consider the questions art asks of us?
WORKSHOPS, FACILITATION & SPEAKING
With over a decade of teaching and public programming experience across formal and informal learning environments, I can design, facilitate and present a keynote talk, workshop series, group training, public or professional development program, or in-person/virtual course that is tailored to your needs.
Selected speaking/training areas:
How to Craft Your Artist’s Statement
Contemporary Art for Difficult Discussions
Learning to Look at Contemporary Art
Women/Artists: A Herstory of Art
Exploding the (Art Historical) Canon: Theory and Practice
The History / Future of Museums
Art, Activism, and Social Change
Teaching with Art & Exhibitions
Language Matters: Inclusive Label Writing Practices
A Masters in Teaching (MAT) underpins my pedagogical practice, informed by the latest research in the learning sciences. When working alongside museums and in exhibitions, I use Object-Based Learning (OBL) — which locates art and artefacts as the core of active learning encounters — to design curriculum and classes, workshops, programs, and participatory engagement activities.
Moderating the interdisciplinary panel discussion ‘Da Vinci De/ReCoded,’ Northeastern University, November 20, 2019.
How to Craft your Artist’s Statement, professional development workshop with Oakland Art Murmur and Project Art Together, April 2023. Oakland, California.
“One of the things that stands out about Amy is her ability to make complex concepts easy to understand. She has a talent for breaking down complex ideas and theories into digestible pieces, making it easier for students to grasp and retain the information. Her enthusiasm for the subject was contagious and kept students engaged throughout.”
DAY, WEEKEND, AND WEEKLY COURSES (THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD)
Whether you’re interested in lifelong learning, building your professional development portfolio, or earning credits towards certification, I offer a number of courses in person and online via the Department for Continuing Education at the University of Oxford. While offerings change annually (you can check here), here are some sample courses I have or am currently teaching:
The History of Museums: From the Cabinet of Curiosities to the Contemporary (10 week online course)
The Art of Global Cities (day school, in person/online)
Language Matters: Labelling in the Museum (day school, in person)
Contemporary Art & Community Engagement (day school, in person, with Modern Art Oxford)
“I cannot thank you enough for the fantastic visit my ANTH 130 class had at the gallery with you. They learned so much and their curiosity was sparked!”
