HighlightsTrips AbroadApril 27- May 6, 2009 This trip, led by the Museum's Executive Director, Les Reker, will include visits to Rome, Assisi, Perugia, Siena. San Gimignano, Florence, San Marino, Venice, Murano Island, and Lake Como. Organized and escorted by the travel professionals of Collette Vacations, participants will experience great Italian cuisine with local wines, along with tours and visits to major museums, churches, cathedrals, monuments, Participants will be provided with free time to shop, explore, and relax on their own throughout the trip. Contact the Museum at 989.754.2491 to register today! |
EDUCATIONProgramsArt Across the CurriculumThis grant-funded program brings fifth grade students from Title One schools to the Museum during the regular school day for curriculum-based arts instruction. Classroom teachers and students participate in art lessons taught by Museum staff. Students also participate in class work under the supervision of the classroom teacher. By using the Museum’s Permanent Collection as a teaching tool, students participate in unique experiences that tie art experiences to the Michigan Curriculum Standards and Benchmarks. Art Across the ValleyThis grant-funded program brings students, ages 9 – 12 years, to the Museum for exceptional art experiences. Through looking at art and creating art, students learn about the elements of art and principles of cesign. The program aims to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Art Goes to SchoolIn this award-winning program, fourth and fifth grade students learn about art, history, art production, and art analysis. Students’ involvement includes active participation and lively discussion of artworks as well as exploration and understanding of the world’s rich cultural past. This art history and art appreciation program has six major goals:
The education staff at the Museum trains the volunteer docents with art history knowledge and discussion techniques. Volunteers go to schools within the surrounding counties and present slide units. The Museum provides slide units, follow-up art-related activity sheets, and provides each classroom teacher with the AGTS Teacher’s Packet to ensure that the students enjoy all the benefits of these goals. The fourth grade program runs October through May and the fifth grade program runs October through March. Tour ProgramThe Museum trains volunteer docents to conduct tours of the exhibits, historic house, and formal gardens to groups of students and adults. Click here for the variety of tours the Museum offers. Birthday Parties
Children’s Arts Festival
Lunch and LectureOn the last Friday of the month, guests can bring their lunches to the Museum and eat while learning about exciting art trends, viewing current exhibits or meeting contemporary artists! OutreachThe Saginaw Art Museum is committed to reaching all audiences, even those who cannot travel to the Museum. If you are interested in finding out how the Museum can come to you, please call the Museum during regular business hours. Scout Badge WorkContact the Museum to see how your Scouts can earn their badge work in art! Studio Art Classes
Visual Thinking StrategiesVisual Thinking Strategies (VTS) was developed by veteran museum educator Philip Yenawine and cognitive psychologist Abigail Housen. This unique program fosters development of interpretive skills and critical thinking by allowing children to examine art, to think, to contribute observations and ideas, and to build understandings together. Using art as a tool in education encourages children to participate in meaning making, and art also empowers children. The Museum’s Curator of Education received extensive training both from Philip Yenawine and the Curator of Education at the Detroit Institute of Arts. A complete VTS experience can be facilitated by the Museum’s Curator of Education. Docents are also trained to employ some VTS techniques in tours when appropriate. Bus TripsThe Saginaw Art Museum regularly offers charter bus tours to visit museums in other locations. Dates and costs vary based on location and exhibitions to visit. Trips AbroadThe Saginaw Art Museum will begin offering guided excursions to Europe in the spring of 2009. Please contact the Museum for more information. Video SeriesThe Saginaw Art Museum provides educational videos to guests on the second Sunday of each month. Topics cover themes raised in the special exhibitions, ranging from artist-specific videos to art periods or styles as well as general art topics. |
Want a unique
experience for your child? Have an
art party at the Saginaw Art Museum! Families can celebrate their children’s birthdays at the Museum with art
activities, guided time in Visionarea and time for cake and presents (parties
must provide their own refreshments)! 
The Children’s
Arts Festival is a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to take part in
an incredible day of experimentation with art and exploration of
creativity. The annual Children’s
Arts Festival provides children with free opportunities in a variety of
disciplines such as art production, movement and dance, language arts, theater,
music, science, and history. Visitors can also participate in games, raffles,
and view the Student Art Exhibit.
Qualified and
exceptional instruction in art takes place throughout the year at the Saginaw
Art Museum. Classes are often interdisciplinary in order to extend
learning. Classes also include
Family Workshops, the Artist in Residency program and the Open Studio Figure
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