The Education Resource Center (ERC) is a launch pad to explore works of art and spark creative learning. The ERC supports inclusive and engaging art experiences through free resources for families, educators, and youth at the museum, in the classroom, and at home.

The Ann P. Wyckoff Education Resource Center (ERC), formerly known as the Teacher Resource Center (TRC), has moved to an expanded space at the Seattle Art Museum and will open on June 6th, 2018.

During the closure

• Keep what you have checked out or return it to our Book Return at the Olympic Sculpture Park (see Drop Box hours below).

• Want new materials? A small portion of our collection will be available by appointment through the Bullitt Library at the Seattle Art Museum on Thursdays and Fridays between 10 am–4 pm, and Saturdays 10 am–2 pm. Email us at [email protected] or call 206.654.3186 to schedule an appointment. See what's available by choosing the Location "Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center - Closure Collection at the Bullitt Library" in the Libraries catalog.

• Outreach Suitcases are checked out through the parking garage of the Olympic Sculpture Park, beginning fall 2017.

Stay tuned for more details about our new center opening and the exciting new education spaces to come at the Asian Art Museum!

DROP BOX HOURS

Borrowed materials can be returned to the ERC drop box (accessible every day from 6 am to 11 pm), located at the parking garage of the Olympic Sculpture Park.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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EXHIBITION EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

​Figuring History: Robert Colescott, Kerry James Marshall, Mickalene Thomas​​​​​​​ Educator Resource Guide​​​​​​​

The ERC offers art resources for both families and educators. The ERC offers interdisciplinary materials to help integrate art into any classroom. Register as a borrower with the ERC for free to check out materials, access online image collections, and reserve Outreach Suitcases. ERC borrowers do not need to be members of SAM and include teachers, principals, home school educators, parents, art volunteers, student teachers, education students, and community arts educators.

The ERC collection will connect you to curriculum guides, books, posters, videos, and CDs, as well as an extensive collection of video and image kits from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Register and receive a Complimentary Educator’s Pass for a visit to either the Seattle Art Museum or Asian Art Museum, advance notice about educator programs, and 20% off membership to the Seattle Art Museum plus a 12% discount at SAM Shop (proof of current employment as an educator is required. ​​​

Search the ERC Online Catalogue for art education materials (available for a two-week loan), children's books, or for the perfect online resource.

SAM Outreach Suitcases are collections of objects from diverse cultures, times, and places that students can touch, examine, and discuss. Unpack art in your classroom with these free learning resources.​

Suitcases

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Suitcase Connections​​

SAM has a variety of resources, both at the museum and online, to enrich your classroom teaching. Try the links to the right.

Looking for information about SAM’s artworks, including those currently on view? Access art images, overviews from curators, and related media from SAM’s online collection. Learn how​ to use this dynamic resource.

ERC registered borrowers who are K–12 classroom teachers can also access Artstor, an online digital library of art images, in their classroom for free.​​​​

Online Lesson Plans

Online Interactives

SAM Libraries​​​​​​​

All educators, including parent volunteers and community art teachers, are encouraged to attend our educator training events.

Workshops dig deep into one of SAM’s educator guides, Outreach Suitcases, or online resources. ​

COMING UP​

The ERC is here to help bring engaging art-based learning to your classroom. Need personalized lesson planning support? Schedule an individual appointment with the ERC Librarian/Educator for you and your colleagues.