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RESOURCES
Enhance your educational experience of the MCA with a range of resource materials.
MCA LIBRARY
The MCA Library provides access to information of art specialists and researchers, students and MCA members.
MCA Bella Program
ART EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS
The MCA’s popular and pioneering Bella program returns from 1 September - 17 December 2010.
Since 1993, Bella has offered FREE art-making workshops in a fun and nurturing environment for young people with specific needs or from financially/socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Bella was the first program of its kind in NSW cultural institutions.
Student groups aged between 5 – 18 years with physical, intellectual, behavioural, and sensory disabilities, or who have little or no access to museums due to financial or social disadvantage, will benefit from the Bella experience.
Bella programs are tailored to meet the unique requirements of each group, using the MCA’s current exhibitions as a starting point and environment for activities and discussion. Bella’s stimulating practical workshops focus on the processes of art making, comprehension and social skills. Bella programs are led by MCA Art Educators, a specialist team of artists and teachers.
Session Length: 90 minutes
Includes: Guided tour and discussion of exhibitions with hands-on art making activity
Educator – Participant Ratio: 1 to 3-10 (depending on participant needs)
Educators: Trained in care of students with specific needs
Click here to download the 2010 Bella Fact Sheet
Bella is FREE for all participants. ADVANCE BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.
The Bella program was established in 1993 through the generosity of longstanding MCA patrons, Dr Edward Jackson AM and Mrs Cynthia Jackson AM, and the Jackson Family, in memory of their late daughter and sister, Belinda.
For further information, or to book a group visit, contact MCA Learning
Phone: + 61 2 9245 2484, TTY 02 9241 6634
Email: education@mca.com.au
Accessibility and Parking
Parking Rates and Timetables provided here were correct as of Tuesday 18 October 2005. Please check details prior to travelling.
Parking is available on Hickson Road at a rate of $4.40 per hour. On-street parking has a 2-hour limit between 8am and 6pm and a 4 hour limit between 6pm and 10pm.
Town's Place (Wilson Parking) is a new car park, entry via Hickson Road (near Wharf 7). Near Dalgety St and Towns Place. Early bird rate is $9 a day with entry between 7-10am and exit between 3and 6pm. Casual rates range from $8 for 1 hour and $40 maximum. Ph (02) 9006 3233.
There are a number of parking stations available in the Rocks area. It is a 20 minute walk (including hills and steps) from the Rocks to Walsh Bay.
* “Secure Parking” is available at 155 George Street in the Rocks. Enter via George Street
where the Cahill Expressway crosses over George Street. Enter before 9:30am and exit
between 4pm and 7pm on Monday-Friday for an early bird rate of $22.
* “Secure Parking” is available at 55 Harrington Street in the Rocks. Enter between 7am and
9:30am and exit between 4pm and 7pm for an early bird rate of $22.
* Valet parking is available for a flat rate of $26 at the Park Hyatt, 7 Hickson Road, The Rocks.
The Park Hyatt is a ten minute walk on a flat surface from Walsh Bay. There are often Taxis
available at the Park Hyatt should you require one.
* “Secure Parking” is available at Wynyard Lane beneath the Menzies Hotel. If you enter
between 6:30am and 9:30am and exit between 3:30pm and 7pm on Monday-Friday, there
is an early bird rate of $23.
ART EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS
The MCA’s popular and pioneering Bella program returns from 1 September - 17 December 2010.
Since 1993, Bella has offered FREE art-making workshops in a fun and nurturing environment for young people with specific needs or from financially/socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Bella was the first program of its kind in NSW cultural institutions.
Student groups aged between 5 – 18 years with physical, intellectual, behavioural, and sensory disabilities, or who have little or no access to museums due to financial or social disadvantage, will benefit from the Bella experience.
Bella programs are tailored to meet the unique requirements of each group, using the MCA’s current exhibitions as a starting point and environment for activities and discussion. Bella’s stimulating practical workshops focus on the processes of art making, comprehension and social skills. Bella programs are led by MCA Art Educators, a specialist team of artists and teachers.
Session Length: 90 minutes
Includes: Guided tour and discussion of exhibitions with hands-on art making activity
Educator – Participant Ratio: 1 to 3-10 (depending on participant needs)
Educators: Trained in care of students with specific needs
Click here to download the 2010 Bella Fact Sheet
Bella is FREE for all participants. ADVANCE BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.
The Bella program was established in 1993 through the generosity of longstanding MCA patrons, Dr Edward Jackson AM and Mrs Cynthia Jackson AM, and the Jackson Family, in memory of their late daughter and sister, Belinda.
For further information, or to book a group visit, contact MCA Learning
Phone: + 61 2 9245 2484, TTY 02 9241 6634
Email: education@mca.com.au
Accessibility and Parking
Parking Rates and Timetables provided here were correct as of Tuesday 18 October 2005. Please check details prior to travelling.
Parking is available on Hickson Road at a rate of $4.40 per hour. On-street parking has a 2-hour limit between 8am and 6pm and a 4 hour limit between 6pm and 10pm.
Town's Place (Wilson Parking) is a new car park, entry via Hickson Road (near Wharf 7). Near Dalgety St and Towns Place. Early bird rate is $9 a day with entry between 7-10am and exit between 3and 6pm. Casual rates range from $8 for 1 hour and $40 maximum. Ph (02) 9006 3233.
There are a number of parking stations available in the Rocks area. It is a 20 minute walk (including hills and steps) from the Rocks to Walsh Bay.
* “Secure Parking” is available at 155 George Street in the Rocks. Enter via George Street
where the Cahill Expressway crosses over George Street. Enter before 9:30am and exit
between 4pm and 7pm on Monday-Friday for an early bird rate of $22.
* “Secure Parking” is available at 55 Harrington Street in the Rocks. Enter between 7am and
9:30am and exit between 4pm and 7pm for an early bird rate of $22.
* Valet parking is available for a flat rate of $26 at the Park Hyatt, 7 Hickson Road, The Rocks.
The Park Hyatt is a ten minute walk on a flat surface from Walsh Bay. There are often Taxis
available at the Park Hyatt should you require one.
* “Secure Parking” is available at Wynyard Lane beneath the Menzies Hotel. If you enter
between 6:30am and 9:30am and exit between 3:30pm and 7pm on Monday-Friday, there
is an early bird rate of $23.
