White Rabbit’s ruling philosophy is that art should belong to everyone. We also believe great art has something to teach everyone, from children to adults, from art experts to the merely curious. From the start, our floor staff have been chosen for their informed understanding of art—acquired as art students, curators, educators and practising artists—and their ability to convey that understanding and the enthusiasm it generates.
White Rabbit’s educational and activities programs, headed by Phyllis Rowlinson, a former secondary teacher of 30 years’ experience, explore the fascinating themes that emerge from the Collection. But they also extend to a broader appreciation of Chinese history, language and tradition.
In addition to our daily tours, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., White Rabbit offers four themed tours for groups:
1. The Wow of Now explores ideas about the visual arts in contemporary China.
2. The Tao of Now examines the tug-of-war between Old and New China.
3. The Meditative and the Meticulous looks at the extraordinary patience and dedication of selected artists, and their sources of inspiration.
4. Framing the Frames is designed specifically for students studying Visual Arts for the New South Wales Higher School Certificate.
All group visits and tours—including visits and tours by school and university groups—need to be booked at least one week in advance. To arrange a booking, please email nerea[at]whiterabbitcollection.org.
Group tours for adults and tertiary students
The four tours listed above are available for groups of up to 30. Please let us know which of the four tour themes you would prefer.
Secondary students
Up to 30 students can be catered for in a given tour. We require at least one teacher to accompany each group. Please let us know which of the available tours you would prefer.
Teachers may lead their own classes through the gallery, in groups of 30 or fewer.
Primary students
All tours and visits must be accompanied by teachers and booked one week in advance. For Kindergarten to Year 6, the minimum teacher:student ratio is 1 to 15. Teachers may also lead their own primary students through the gallery, in groups of 15 or fewer.
For students from Kindergarten to Year 2, we also offer the Ming and Molly tour, a one-hour adventure of role-playing, storytelling and discovery. Maximum group size is 15, excluding teachers.
