Earth, A Cosmic Spectacle

Schools and Community Offer

This December, Everybody Arts welcomes artist Louise Beer to our gallery. Working closely with scientists, Louise explores how the universe’s 13.8-billion-year history highlights the cosmic significance of the climate crisis. Through digitally manipulated photography and soundscapes made in the Calder Valley, she juxtaposes Earth and space to reflect on life’s long development, the brevity of a lifetime, and the accelerating pace of environmental change.

Students and community members are invited to experience the night sky and respond creatively through drawing, writing, abstract colour, or other personal interpretations.

You can explore Earth, A Cosmic Spectacle through in-school or community workshops, artist-led gallery sessions, or self-guided visits with activity packs, all designed to inspire creativity and curiosity about the universe.

You can find out more about the exhibition here.

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Bring the wonder of Earth, A Cosmic Spectacle to your classroom or community setting. Working with one of our Artist Educators, students will explore the exhibition’s themes of space, time, and climate through cross-curricular discussions and practical art making. Activities can include drawing the night sky, experimenting with colour and texture, and writing poetic reflections inspired by Earth’s place in the universe. Each participant will create their own artwork inspired by the exhibition’s themes.
Curriculum links: Art & Design, Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, English
Suitable for: Children, young people (KS1–KS5) and adults, sessions will be adapted for your group
Includes: 2 hour creative workshop, all materials and artist travel costs (within Calderdale, there will be an additional travel cost for schools outside of this area)
Price: £250 per session (up to 30 pupils / community members)
Immerse your class or group in the Earth, A Cosmic Spectacle exhibition by Louise Beer with a guided creative experience led by one of our experienced Artist Educators. Participants will engage with Louise’s work through close looking, discussion, and creative art activities that explore how we see Earth from space and our connection to the cosmos. Each participant will create their own artwork inspired by the exhibition’s themes.
Curriculum links: Art & Design, Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, English
Suitable for: Children, young people (KS1–KS5) and adults, sessions are adaptable for age
Includes: 2 hour session with exhibition tour, creative workshop and all materials provided
Price: £340 per session (up to 30 pupils / community members)
For schools and groups wishing to explore independently, we offer a free self guided visit to the exhibition, supported by a downloadable Schools Activity Pack. The pack includes prompts for observation, discussion, and creative response, encouraging students to reflect on the night sky, the environment, and their place in the wider universe.
The activity pack could also be used in a setting of your choice eg, a classroom, community space, at home or under the stars.
Curriculum links: Art & Design, Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, English
Suitable for: All ages
Includes: 1.5 hour session with an introduction to the exhibition, exclusive use of the gallery, downloadable activity pack and clipboards to borrow.
Price: £15 (advance booking required)