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Olympic Sculpture Park School Programs
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Experience the intersection between art and science outdoors with a view of mountains and the Puget Sound.
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- Where Earth Meets Art: Experiencing Art and Nature (K–8)
- Beauty and the Beach: The Art and Science of Restoring a Shoreline (6–12)
- Olympic Sculpture Park: Do-It-Yourself (K–12)
Where Earth Meets Art: Experiencing Art and Nature
September 15–November 24, 2010
Wednesday, 10 am and 11:15 am
March 9–June 16, 2011
Wednesday–Thursdays, 10 am and 11:15 am
No school tours at the park:
November 25, 2010–March 8, 2011
Cost: $200 standard/$100 reduced
Grades K–8: 2-hour program (tour + art workshop)
Tour: Experience dynamic sculpture and native plant life in diverse ecosystems as you walk along the Olympic Sculpture Park’s Z-shaped pathway. Use inquiry-based discussions and activities to investigate the park and all it has to offer. This site for art and open green space is ideal for a variety of experiences and learning opportunities within the urban outdoor environment.
Art Workshop: Using recycled materials, tape and their imaginations, students make miniature sculptures inspired by the natural world.
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Beauty and the Beach: The Art and Science of Restoring a Shoreline
September 15–November 24, 2010
Wednesday, 10 am and 11:15 am
March 9–June 16, 2011
Wednesday–Thursdays, 10 am and 11:15 am
No school tours at the park:
November 25, 2010–March 8, 2011
Cost: $200 standard/$100 reduced
Grades 6–12: 2-hour program (tour + art workshop)
Tour: Explore the shoreline of the Olympic Sculpture Park and discover a beautiful space that displays art while providing a shoreline habitat for migrating juvenile salmon. See the unique pocket beach featuring native shoreline plantings, marine life, and works of art by Roy McMakin, Mark di Suvero and Louise Bourgeois.
Art Workshop: Students create a nature journal from recycled and reusable materials, design an artistic cover, and write journal entries based on observations.
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Olympic Sculpture Park: Do-It-Yourself
Year-round
Grades K–12
Free (advanced registration required)
Set your own pace through SAM's collections by leading your class on a self-guided visit. We recommend exploring the museum’s online collection and contacting the Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center prior to visiting. TRC staff can help you create a customized visit that aligns with your student learning objectives and makes the most of your museum experience.
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Questions? Send an email to schooltours@seattleartmuseum.org.
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