Digging into Data: Getting Started Without Getting Overwhelmed

Overview

A hands-on, participatory full-day workshop led by Peter Pavement, CEO and Creative Director of Surface Impression, designed to help art gallery and museum professionals gain skills and confidence in understanding and leveraging data for decision-making, grant reporting, and community engagement. Participants will learn to use free data tools, tackle sample data, identify meaningful insights, and craft compelling data stories.

Key Details

• Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10am–4pm
• Location: Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen Street, Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z3

Registration Fees

• Non-Member/General: $300.00
• GOG Member: $200.00
• Artists/Independent Art worker: $55.00
• Student with valid student ID: $45.00
• Indigenous artists and independent Indigenous art workers: free (pre-registration required)

What's Included

Full-day attendance, comprehensive workshop program to take away, and lunch.

Presenter

Peter Pavement brings over 30 years of experience in the cultural sector, with a PhD in Museum Studies and a career spanning design, publishing, and exhibition curation. He has led digital projects for organizations including the British Museum, Arts Council England, and the Royal Collections Trust.

Contact

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (416) 598-0714