Little Kindy Dover Gardens

Preschool Art Show – Artists in Residence

On Friday August 7th The Little Kindy Dover Gardens Preschool Room proudly presented an Art Show as the culmination of our study into Artists in Residence.

Throughout the project, the children explored what it means to be an artist, experimenting with different artistic techniques, materials, styles and ways of expressing their ideas. The children were encouraged to take ownership of their creative process, make independent choices and develop their own interpretations of the artists and experiences we explored.

The Art Show provided an opportunity for the children to celebrate and share their learning with their families and community. It showcased not only the finished artworks, but also the children’s creativity, confidence, imagination and developing sense of identity as capable learners.

This experience strongly connects to the EYLF V2.0, particularly:

- Outcome 1 – Children have a strong sense of identity: children developed confidence in expressing their ideas and sharing their creative work with others.
- Outcome 2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world: children participated in a shared project and experienced the joy of contributing to their community.
- Outcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners: children explored, experimented, problem-solved and used creativity to investigate different artistic possibilities.
- Outcome 5 – Children are effective communicators: children used visual arts as a form of communication, expressing ideas, feelings and perspectives through their creations.

The Art Show was a wonderful celebration of the children’s learning journey and demonstrated how meaningful, child-led experiences can support creativity, agency, communication and a strong sense of belonging.