SAM Comes to You: Classroom-Based School Programs

Bring art into your classroom with two exciting programs: Art Goes to School multi-session programs and SAM Outreach Suitcases.

Art Goes to School Multi-Session Program

Led by SAM teaching artists, Art Goes to School engages students in interdisciplinary conversations about art and culture. The workshops are designed as pre-museum visit experiences, post-museum visit experiences or as stand-alone creative experiences in your classroom. Book 3 visits on one day and get 1 free visit the same day! Please note that additional travel fees may apply to schools outside of King County.

Want to create an even deeper learning experience with SAM? Our multi-session programs can be combined with programs at the museum, professional development for teachers and customized, in-person curriculum and project coaching. To find out more email educatorprograms@seattleartmuseum.org.

Elements of Art

Year round
Offsite in classrooms around Seattle (King County only)
$125 standard/$63 reduced

Bring SAM to your school! This hour-long experience brings a professional teaching artist to your classroom to lead your students in a creative exploration of the elements of art. Each lesson is tailored to the individual classroom's needs and includes inquiry-based discussion looking at works from SAM’s collection, a creative making activity, group sharing and personal reflection designed to enhance student learning and build critical thinking skills. 

Asian Art Yesterday and Today
Year round starting September 12, 2011
Offsite in classrooms around Seattle
$125 standard/$63 reduced

This hands-on workshop explores the arts of Asia across cultures, countries and time periods. From contemporary Korean art to ancient Indian sculpture, explore magnificent works of art from SAM’s global collection through looking exercises, discussion, art making and written reflection. Facilitated by a professional teaching artist, these workshops can be adapted to fit any classroom curriculum.

Gauguin and Polynesia

February 6–June 15, 2012
Offsite in classrooms around Seattle (King County only)
$125 standard/$63 reduced

Deepen your students’ learning by scheduling a Gauguin and Polynesia Art Goes to School workshop in your classroom either before, after, or independent of, a museum visit. These hour-long teaching artist visits explore works from the exhibition Gauguin & Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise and engage students in hands on activities and collaborative conversations. Offered in English and French.

SAM Outreach Suitcases: Unpack Art in Your Classroom

Free to TRC borrowers