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Getting to Tate ModernParking is severely restricted. Nine parking spaces for disabled visitors are available on Holland Street,close to the Main Entrance. Booking is advisable. Please call 020 7887 8888 to reserve a space.

By Underground use either Southwark (Jubilee Line)which is a short walk away (approx 750m), Blackfriars(District and Circle Lines) or St Paul’s (Central Line)crossing Blackfriars Bridge or the Millennium Bridge.

NB Please allow plenty of time to get to Tate Modern.From experience we know it can take longer thanexpected to get here and we can only accommodate up to 30 minutes of delay.

Borrowing a wheelchair, walker or scooterWheelchairs, walkers and electric scooters are availableat the Café Entrance on Level 2. We recommendbooking these in advance by calling 020 7887 8888.

The Community Programme at Tate ModernAs well as Art into Life Introductions, we run a number of other projects and programmes designed to encourage enjoyment of Tate Modern by localcommunities. This includes a Community AdvocatesProgramme to help Tate Modern form relationships with community representatives, seniors events and partnership projects such as the Small Stepsprogramme for adults and toddlers. Professionaldevelopment and training programmes and The Valueof Art website www.tate.org.uk/valueart have also been designed for Community Group Leaders. If you are interested in finding out more or in getting activelyinvolved, please do not hesitate to contact Liz, Alison orSynthia on 020 7401 5068/5069/5176.

‘An excellent venue for a community visitand the support we had from the Tate staff was very good. Many thanks to all.’

‘Much more powerfulthan individual looking, more effective andstimulating.’

‘Discussion group was revealing of mypreconceived attitudesto works of art.’

‘We had a verystimulating time. We very much hope to return in the future.’

‘The group were left in no doubt that each of their contributionswas valued.’

1 René Magritte The Future of Statues (L’Avenir des statues) 1937 Tate © ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2006

2 Franz Kline Meryon 1960–1 Tate © ARS, NY and DACS, London 2006

3 Marcel Duchamp Fountain 1917, replica 1964 Tate © Succession Marcel Duchamp/ ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2006

4 Fernand Léger Still Life with a Beer Mug (Nature morte à la chope) 1921–2 Tate © ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2006

5 Susan Hiller From the Freud Museum 1991–6 Tate © Susan Hiller

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Further detailsDates: Monday to Friday, to suitTime: From 10.15, latest starting time 12.00Duration: We offer a choice of 60 or 90

minute introductions Group size: We strongly believe in small group work.

Minimum 5/maximum 15

BookingPlease call 020 7887 8888 with a suggested date, start time, length of session (60 or 90 minutes) andchoice of theme. We ask groups to book at least two weeks in advance, although shorter notice may be possible.

A confirmation letter will be sent, including informationon where to go on arrival. You will also be contacted by our team before your visit, to ensure that we bothhave all the information needed to ensure an enjoyableand successful visit.

The Art into Life Team Four friendly artist educators lead the Art into Lifeintroductions. Each has extensive group work skills and experience in working with a range of audiences.

Refreshments/packed lunch facilitiesThere is a café on Level 2 and a restaurant on Level 7.Packed lunches can be eaten in the Clore EducationCentre on Level 1. If you would like to reserve a tableplease ring 020 7887 8888.

Uncertain WorldsHow do artists representthe inner worlds of the mind?

Finding InspirationHow can you use thegallery to develop ideasfor your own artwork?

Physical PresenceHow can marks andgestures represent ideasand meanings?

Life as we see it!How do artists representthe world through their eyes?

Ideas as ArtHow do ideas become art?

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Art into LifeFree Gallery Introductions for Community Groups and Organisations

Discover Tate Modern and have your say about modernart. These informal introductions, led by friendly staff,are particularly suitable for community groups new to gallery going or to modern and contemporary art. This programme currently attracts a wide range of adult groups from non-formal education, social and health settings.

Each introduction is tailor-made to suit a range of interests and abilities and our approach is participant centred.

What happens?During an introduction we look together at a smallnumber of artworks, and may use simple practicalactivities and handling objects to help us. You canchoose from one of the following themed introductions,which are based on the displays in the gallery:

Choose your theme

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