As a university gallery Talbot Rice has a lively programme of events; lectures, talks, tours, performances and workshops that complement the exhibitions and offer fresh ways to explore visual art.
In addition, the gallery welcomes all groups whatever your interests and background; school parties and visitors with special needs are particularly welcome. Please contact us to arrange a tailor made tour that suits you.

In the Loop is an audio assisted tour for visitors with hearing loss and In the Frame is a verbal description tour for visitors with a visual impairment. Join us for a walk around the exhibitions with Zoë Fothergill, Curator, Education & Development. Please contact Susan at Artlink for further information and booking 0131 229 3555 option 1 or e-mail susan@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk.
On Wednesdays at 1.15pm join us for an informal half-hour talk presented by members of the gallery’s team, designed to fit into your lunch hour. Alternatively on Saturdays at 3pm join Education Assistant Shawn Coulman for a relaxed introduction to our current exhibitions. No need to book, just turn up.
The aim of the education service is to enhance visitor enjoyment and understanding of the exhibition programme. The gallery welcomes groups of all shapes and sizes whatever your interests and background. Simply contact the gallery to arrange a tour that suits you.
All events are subject to change, please contact the gallery for more information.
The gallery has access to a portable hearing loop system, please check in advance for availability.
If you require any of the information above in an alternative format please contact the gallery by telephone on 0131 6502210 or email info.talbotrice@ed.ac.uk.
This article was published on Oct 31, 2011