Animals in Art

October 1, 2008–June 18, 2009

Grades K–1: 90-min. program (45-min. tour + 45-min. art studio workshop)
Grades 2–3: 2-hour program (60-min. tour + 60 min. art studio workshop)

Discover the wondrous animals that have inspired the imaginations of artists from different cultures around the world. Encounter animals tame and wild, realistic and fanciful on this visual journey through the world of animal art. Request a tour today.

Families From Around the World

October 1, 2008–June 18, 2009

Grades K–1: 90-min. program (45-min. tour + 45-min. art studio workshop)
Grades 2–3: 2-hour program (60-min. tour + 60-min. art studio workshop)

Explore the culturally diverse ways art teaches us about the values and customs that families share. Customs reflected in selected works of art include family portraits; celebrations and ceremonies; gift-giving and storytelling. Request a tour today.

Living Histories: Northwest Native American Art

January 6, 2008–June 18, 2009 *

Grades 2–8: 2-hour program (60-min. tour + 60-min. art studio workshop)

Study the history, stories and living traditions of Native Americans of the Northwest Coast through a rich collection of masks, carvings and woven treasures. Special emphasis is placed on Native American art as part of a continuing culture in our region. Request a tour today.

* During fall 2008 we highly recommend visiting the special exhibition S’abadeb—The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists with your class!

African Art in Motion

October 1, 2008–June 19, 2009

Grades 4–12: 2-hour program (60-min. tour + 60-min. art studio workshop)

Experience the energy and beauty of SAM’s African art collection, including figurative sculpture, masks and masquerades, and the art of everyday life. Request a tour today.

Made in America

October 1, 2008–February 27, 2009 *

Grades 4–12: 2-hour program (60-min. tour + 60-min. art studio workshop)

What does it mean to be “American”? Examine works of art made in the United States from colonial to contemporary times including portraits, western landscapes, Native American objects, and a diverse range of modern or contemporary works of art. Request a tour today.

* During spring 2009 we highly recommend visiting the special exhibition Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art 1660–1893 from the Yale University Art Gallery with your class!

What Makes This Art? Demystifying Modern and Contemporary Art

October 1, 2008–June 19, 2009

Grades 9–12: 2-hour program (60-min. tour + 60-min. art studio workshop)

Discuss the processes, innovations and inspirations that characterize modern and contemporary art and attempt to answer the question "what makes this art anyway?" Request a tour today.