Shannon Thomson

Join artist-educator Shannon Thomson for an informal discussion about arts education and to explore Birmingham School of Art’s past and present through collage making. 

This event is part of Ways of Sharing, an arts education laboratory produced in collaboration with students completing an MA in Arts and Education Practices at Birmingham City University. Presented as part of Melati Suryodarmo’s exhibition Passionate Pilgrim (17 May – 3 September 2023), it responds to the artist’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of artistic practice and building networks. Through collective dialogue, events explore ways of sharing arts education practices in public settings and how informal learning can occur in these spaces. 

About the artist 

As an artist and educator, Shannon Thomson‘s current body of work delves into the intricate relationship between pedagogy and creative expression, shedding light on the transformative power of arts education.

Thomson’s work currently draws inspiration from the Birmingham School of Art archives – through examining archival material, Thomson seeks to unravel the complex narrative of educational systems and their influence on shaping artistic identity.