SJMA provides significant Arts Education throughout Santa Clara county. Our education programs help school children, families, and adults investigate the art of our time and the creative process in both lively and contemplative ways. Our new online content has something for everyone, from art-making activities, to lesson plans, talks, and outreach into the area's schools.

Questions? Please contact education@sjmusart.org or call 408.291.5393.

Kids Summer Art Camp

Join SJMA for a week of fun, creativity, and artistic growth this summer.

K–12 School Tours

Now available in-person or live virtual!

K–12 in Your Classroom

SJMA offers a variety of programs for your classroom. Learn more about Sowing Creativity, Let's Look at Art, and Art in the Dark.

College and University

SJMA is pleased to offer free individual admission for undergraduate students, professors, and teachers with valid ID.

Teacher and Family Resources

Taking into consideration the need for art in the classroom as well as at home, SJMA has created, and continues to create short video tutorials and lesson plans for art projects to do anywhere!

Support

Education programs at the San José Museum of Art are made possible by lead support from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation; major support from the Leo M. Shortino Family Foundation; generous support from Lucia Cha, Priscilla Chou, Toby and Barry Fernald, Koret Foundation, KPMG, Rosemarie and Barry Mirkin, Technology Credit Union, and Daphne and Stuart Wells; and additional support from the City of San José.

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