WORCESTER schoolchildren will benefit from a grant made to the Worcester City Art Gallery.
Around £500 has been awarded to the Foregate Street gallery to support projects working towards the Museums and Galleries Month (MGM) running during May .
The grant has come from the Department for Education and Employment, which has awarded £20,000 across England.
Groups of children aged from 11 to 14-year-olds will visit the gallery to see the Ikons of Identity exhibition followed by creative writing workshops with an artist.
On a second visit they will use photography and digital media to create images exploring identity.
Around 1,500 museums and galleries around the UK will be holding special events and activities.
"The MGM projects funded through this Schools Partnership Programme are aimed at Key Stage Three pupils," said Christopher Naylor of engage, one of the joint organisers of the month.
"This programme aims to encourage all museums and galleries to do more for Key Stage Three pupils."
To find out about other events taking place visit the MGM website at www.may2001.org.uk or contact your local museum or art gallery.
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