Where Earth Meets Art: Experiencing Art and Nature

April 1–August 28, 2008

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

Walk along the Olympic Sculpture Park’s Z-shaped path and experience large-scale sculpture and native plant life in diverse Northwest ecosystems. Interact with works by artists like Mark Dion, Richard Serra, Teresita Fernández and Alexander Calder. Register today

Grades 4–12: 2-hour program

The Olympic Sculpture Park’s four unique precincts set the stage for a rich experience that encourages students to look more closely at art and nature. By discussing the work of artists like Mark Dion, Richard Serra, Teresita Fernández and Alexander Calder, students think critically about the role that location plays in public art. Register today

Art in Action

Grades K-12: 60-min. program (does not include tour of the park)

Explore art and the environment at SAM’s Olympic Sculpture Park. Led by local artists, Art in Action workshops are unique opportunities designed to give young visitors creative experiences with multiple means of expression including painting, printmaking, dance and music. These fun-filled 60-minute studio sessions are inspired by nature, the cityscape, and the sculpture found at the park. Art in Action workshops are open to any group of school-age students, including groups from camps, clubs and after-school programs. Register today

Ocean Adventure (grades pre K–12)

Explore the Olympic Sculpture Park’s shoreline and beach, and learn about the salmon that inhabit nearby waters. Students make nature-inspired works of art using a variety of printing techniques.

Color Your World (grades pre K–12)

With a paintbrush and watercolor palette in hand, students experiment with color and learn to look more closely at nature and sculpture.

Create Your Own Sculpture Park (pre K–12)

Students use paper, paint and recycled materials to construct their own miniature sculpture parks and learn about the Olympic Sculpture Park’s design.

Clay Creation (pre K–12)

Students use the sculptures in the Olympic Sculpture Park as inspiration to create their own clay sculptures.

A Tree Grows in the Olympic Sculpture Park (4–12)

Explore the Neukom Vivarium; study and be inspired by a real nurse log. Students make nature drawings and transfer them to copper relief panels.