The Museum, represented by Ester Guixot, responsible for guided tours on weekends, and its librarian, Aranzazu García, attended the headquarters of the Surco Association to conduct workshops divided into two days

Through the materials, the Surco youth were able to put into practice what they learned in a Chinese ink workshop and another in stamping.

Learning while having fun was the objective we set for ourselves with these workshops, in which what is truly positive is the relationship established with groups and associations in the city.

From MACA we want to thank the managers and members of Surco for their interest and collaboration, which will continue over time, as we consider it positive for both the youth and the Museum.

Below we leave you a sample of what we did in the workshop.

In collaboration with SURCO.

THIS [NO] IS A BOOK, a new activity for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Alicante (MACA), on the occasion of the temporary exhibition TEXT [NO TEXT] Books and Artist Publications. Universitat Politècnica de València Collection. It is a project through which anyone who wants to participate (yes, YOU TOO!) will be able to create an Artist's Book based on a series of literary, visual, photographic and visual activities that we will publish in a dossier and that will serve as a guide and content for this artistic creation.

This is an activity that is not exclusive to any group, we insist. Our intention is for it to be global, inclusive and intergenerational, that it can be done at home, individually or as a family, in educational or social centers, by different groups of any kind and, of course, by artists. Although, as we usually say, we are all creators, we are all artists!

In light of the circumstances we are experiencing and that everyone already knows about, the project will initially be carried out outside the museum, but we will monitor all the creations you send us, to publish them on our networks, and to be able to show the results of an activity that, we guarantee you, will be creative and also a lot of fun.

In this link you will find the complete guide of activities so you can start creating your [NO] book.

«Altre Temps» is a visit that will transport you to another time.

Exploring the works and artists of the Mediterranean Foundation Collection of the MACA is like stopping the sands and hands of clocks, because this experience will take each participant beyond the timeline. Sometimes, you will feel that you are in the past, at other times you will be aware of your present, and almost always, reflection will lead you to direct your gaze toward the future.

During this tour, you will have references and inspiration from

artists such as Joan Brossa, Carmen Calvo, Miquel Barceló, Antoni Tàpies, among others. Each step will be filled with reflection,

creativity and emotion. «Altre Temps» is a free and inclusive activity, aimed at all people and groups. Our objective is to make the museum accessible to all citizens.

It is a mediation project aimed at groups with different abilities, functional diversity or at risk of social exclusion, to motivate, discover and learn through art by providing them with the possibilities of contemporary creation and reflection

offered by MACA, for their enjoyment and improvement of living and leisure conditions.

SORPRENDE is much more than a conventional guided tour, it is about immersing yourself in MACA's 20th Century Art Collection which, by the way, is one of the greatest artistic treasures of this city. An ideal place to learn, discover, be inspired and, above all, be surprised. This visit will be accompanied by an easy-to-read notebook that rediscovers artists and works from a different perspective, with an approach that starts from the playful to reach the pedagogical and, of course, emphasizing inclusion.

3 x 3 is conceived as a cultural outreach program, developed together with Extrarradio, which includes elements that are interesting and attractive for groups with functional diversity and/or at risk of social exclusion. The starting point of this project is the MACA's permanent collections as spaces of expression, which provide tools to activate inclusion pathways and routes for social transformation.

We use a working methodology that adapts content and forms of communication to the age, cognitive development, or physical, psychological, sensory, intellectual, or mental characteristics of the participants, promoting personal development and enhancing different capacities.

In all visits, these groups are offered the opportunity to participate in art and culture and come into contact with it, have a voice in the first person, and generate meaningful experiences that stimulate dialogue, reflection, imagination, critical thinking, and the possibility of sharing and participating in the project using all the senses. A project that is always exciting.

With this program of 3 visits to the 3 permanent collections of the museum: the 20th Century Art Collection, the CajaMediterráneo Collection, and the Eusebio Sempere Collection, we propose, starting from the works in these collections, to work to formulate new ones based on experiences and encounters in the museum and in life. We want to start from the concrete, not from abstractions. From the premise of proposing, we initiate individual and collective work that can culminate in an exhibition to show the created work, inviting other audiences to participate in the process carried out and experienced, giving visibility to everything done and valuing the participants as protagonists.

Art education project that arises from the need to bring art and the museum to schools in a way adapted to the specific needs of the participants.

The main objective of this project is to bring the human face in art closer to students through activities that contribute to the general cognitive development of students, focusing especially on the sensory aspect so that students can develop personal balance in relation to feelings and emotions. Furthermore, it seeks to teach them that the world is full of different people, each with a unique face, which makes each person special.

In [R] PORTRAIT], we will explore the history of portraits in art from its beginnings to the present day, through the observation and exploration of different works from the MACA's permanent collections.

This second edition of [R] PORTRAIT» is being developed in the Hospital Pedagogy Unit of the Hospital classroom at the General Hospital of Alicante. During 7 sessions we will carry out different activities based on 20th and 21st century art, specifically in the portrait genre, since the MACA's works will allow us to promote the development of students' creative thinking through very simple, fun and enriching activities.

Collaborates: Provincial Council of Alicante

Art education project that arises from the need to bring art and the museum closer to schools in a way adapted to the specific needs of the participants.

The main objective of this project is to bring the human face in art closer through activities that contribute to the general cognitive development of students, focusing especially on the sensory aspect so that students can develop personal balance in relation to feelings and emotions. Furthermore, it seeks to teach them that the world is full of different people, each with a unique face, which makes each person special.

In [R] PORTRAIT], we will explore the history of portraits in art from its beginnings to the present day, through the observation and exploration of different works from the MACA's permanent collections.

The first edition of "(R) PORTRAIT" was developed in the Special Education Units of CEIP Azorín and IES Gaia in San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante). During 9 sessions, various activities were carried out that addressed different aspects of art, such as approaching the works, researching portraits and the characters that star in them, and the artistic expression of the students.

And as a final touch, we say goodbye in the best way we understand to disseminate and make visible: an exhibition!.

An art education project that arises from the need to promote effective integration and real accessibility of all to art and culture. It is about taking the Museum outside the museum and through the genre of artistic portraiture and through the application of a multisensory methodology to stimulate students through art. Based on a selection of portraits, we will work on visual, auditory, haptic, olfactory and gustatory stimulation, giving students the freedom to explore, discover, create and enjoy art.

The main objective of this project is to bring the human face in art closer to students through activities that contribute to the general cognitive development of students, focusing especially on the sensory aspect so that students can develop personal balance in relation to feelings and emotions. Furthermore, it seeks to teach them that the world is full of different people, each with a unique face, which makes each person special.

In [R] PORTRAIT], we will trace the history of portraits in art from its beginnings to the present day, through the observation and exploration of different works from the permanent collections of MACA.

In summary, this project is based on art history, specifically on the genre of portraiture, using works of art as tools to foster creative thinking in students through simple, fun and enriching activities. Furthermore, contact with artistic images will provide them with an approach to artistic and visual language, a linguistic perspective that will accompany them throughout their lives.

This proposal invites participants to explore the 20th Century Art Collection, where they will discover stories, characters, and places connected with the artworks. The different materials and techniques that artists employed in their creations will be explored, with the aim of having the works serve as a starting point for establishing connections with the interests and daily lives of the participants.

As part of the experience, an artistic workshop called "The Inner Chaos" is offered, which provides the opportunity to experiment with the materials and techniques explored during the tour. This workshop is designed to foster creativity and personal expression, allowing each participant to create their own artwork inspired by the collection. In addition to developing artistic skills, the workshop seeks to strengthen self-confidence and promote the integration of participants, respecting and valuing the diversity of their abilities and perspectives. Through the informalist technique, participants will explore their creativity by creating a work that reflects their emotions and personal stories, working with textures, colors, and abstract forms to express ideas and feelings in a free and spontaneous manner.

MACA is a living and dynamic museum, which is why the educational team has offered complementary activities since its inception to showcase the creative processes and references of contemporary art. Each year the museum renews its proposals for the different levels of formal education. These are projects related to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. The ultimate goal of the different proposals is to promote the construction of a critical perspective, learn to observe the works, enjoy the information that can be useful for understanding and appreciating each piece, and have the necessary keys so that each student can face contemporary art without inhibitions.

Since its opening, the museum's educational team has committed to inclusive education. Throughout the year, multiple projects are developed for attention to diversity and social awareness, whose purpose has been and is to promote effective integration and real accessibility for all to art, culture, and the museum. To this end, the museum regularly organizes programs, projects, guided visits, and workshops for groups with physical, psychological, sensory, intellectual, or mental functional diversity, as well as for groups in situations of social vulnerability.

We are fully convinced that attention to all audiences should be a priority, and in that way we plan and organize educational activities in order to serve all people.

All projects are developed and directed by museum educator and mediator Ester García Guixot.