Two-Part Art is a visit to the Museum and studio art lesson for your classroom! When you sign up for a Two-Part Art program, you may choose ‘in-person’ or ‘live virtual.’ An in-person classroom visit will include a guided tour of our galleries, followed by a standards-based art lesson inspired by current exhibitions. Similarly, our ‘live virtual’* option will include a virtual sample of artwork on view in our galleries facilitated by our gallery teachers, followed by a standards-based art lesson inspired by current exhibitions. All art supplies are provided, the only difference between in-person or live virtual is whether your classroom comes to us, or we meet on a live virtual platform!
The program includes: Museum tour, studio art lesson, and art supplies needed. Our in person Two-Part Art is a two-hour visit, and does not include any breaks. We recommend groups plan a snack or lunch before or after their visit.
Program fee: $250 for 10–35 participants (students + chaperones), $500 for 36–70 participants (students + chaperones). The cost for groups with fewer than 10 participants is $120 (fees are based on the total number of students + chaperones).
*Virtual tours are held on Microsoft Teams. We will provide you with the conference link and materials in advance of your tour. Please be prepared to pick up materials from the front desk of the Museum in advance, and to supply each student with their own device. If alternative accommodation is needed, please get in touch as soon as possible.
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All tour reservations, including self-guided groups, must register at least four weeks prior to their visit. If your group arrives at SJMA without a reservation, the Museum is unable to guarantee your group access to the Museum.
Prepare for your School's Tour to SJMA
You’ve booked your tour of San José Museum of Art! Now what? Prepare for your school’s tour by reading our pre-visit information package.
Support
Two-Part Art is made possible by major support from California Arts Council, a state agency.
Education programs at the San José Museum of Art are made possible by lead support from California Arts Council and Sally Lucas; major support from the Leo M. Shortino Family Foundation; generous support from the Koret Foundation, KPMG, SV Creates in partnership with Santa Clara County, Tech CU, Daphne and Stuart Wells; additional support from the City of San Jose, Lucia Cha, Priscilla Chou, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation; and significant endowment support from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.
