Two-Part Art brings together an inspiring guided Museum visit and a studio art lesson designed specifically for your students. The program includes a guided tour of our galleries led by professional gallery teachers, followed by a standards-based art lesson inspired by current exhibitions. Virtual Two-Part Art programs provide an interactive look at artwork currently on view, facilitated by SJMA gallery teachers, and conclude with a standards-based art lesson taught live online in your classroom*.
The program includes: Guided Museum tour, standards-based studio art lesson, and all necessary art supplies. In-person Two-Part Art visits are two hours long and do not include breaks, so we recommend planning snacks or lunch before or after your 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). FREE for Title I schools**.
*Virtual Two-Part art programs are held on Microsoft Teams. We will provide you with the conference link and materials in advance of your program. Please be prepared to pick up materials from the front desk of the Museum in advance (Thursday: 4–9pm, Friday: 11am–9pm, or Saturday–Sunday: 11am–6pm), and to supply each student with their own device. If alternative accommodation is needed, please get in touch as soon as possible.
**Free Two-Part Art programs for Title I schools are made possible through generous support from our donors.
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All group reservations, including self-guided visits, must register at least four weeks in advance. If your group arrives at SJMA without a reservation, we are unable to guarantee access to the Museum.
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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, Worth and Andy Ludwick, Rosemarie and Barry Mirkin, Technology Credit Union, and Daphne and Stuart Wells; and additional support from the City of San José.
