School Group Experiences
Woodmere offers a multitude of ways for children to explore their imagination and self-expression, develop critical thinking skills, and celebrate the art and artists of Philadelphia. Programs accommodate a diversity of learning styles, are designed for pre-school to high school classes.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Art & Storytelling
An educational experience that combines children's love of artmaking and storytelling! Students participate in guided looking activities and games that focus on an artwork. A related story is read followed by an artmaking project. Classes can be tailored to enrich curriculum themes.
Artists at Work (Spring)
Artists At Work is a magical art adventure that engages students with art and artmaking. Students meet with several professional artists who set up their art studios in the Museum and demonstrate how they create a portrait, sculpture, narrative painting, and textile/beaded artworks. This program connects young people with professional artists showcasing the excitement and importance of creative expression.
Yellow Fuzzy Sizzle Pop: Art & Poetry
A program in which poetry becomes a springboard for exploring a work of art. Students are guided in looking activities with an artwork while listening to a poem. They then write a collaborative list poem in response to the artwork. Students gain an awareness of the visual and verbal connections artists and poets share in conveying their feelings and thoughts about the world.
ArtTrak
ArtTrak is a multi-session art and literacy program in which students participate in looking activities and discussions to create an oral presentation of their chosen artwork. It is designed to enrich the language arts curriculum. Students write stories about and/or create their own artwork in response to their selected artwork. An outreach visit to the classroom by Woodmere educators helps students prepare their presentations.
1, 2, Rhythm and Blue
This multi-session discovery program demonstrates the connections between art, music, and math. The program begins with a visit to Woodmere that encourages students to explore the visual, musical, and mathematical connections of pattern, rhythm, color and mood, movement, harmony, scale, geometry, tone, measurement, and more. Art and music educators visit the classroom to help students create artworks and compose a musical composition that reflect these connections. The program culminates in a school assembly celebration of art, music, and math!
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Discovery Programs
Woodmere organizes interactive tours specially designed for your class. They can be adapted to enrich curriculum needs, students’ ages, and abilities. Programs encourage careful looking activities and discussions. Hands-on activities such as an art project or writing assignment are included. Depending on age and interest, themes focus on Shapes and Patterns, Art and History, Telling Stories in Art, Art and Nature, and more.
Kids Care (Fall)
Kids Care is a collaboration between Woodmere and MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance). Students create an artwork as a gift to individuals homebound with chronic illnesses. The students’ work is exhibited in Woodmere’s Millard Children’s Gallery and then wrapped and delivered as a holiday gift along with a home-cooked meal through MANNA.
Summer Community Art project
This special opportunity offers children, ages 8-17, from around the region to work alongside a professional artist in a studio setting. Students collaborate and create an outdoor art installation exhibited in Woodmere’s Children’s Butterfly Garden.
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A member of the Woodmere team will reach out to confirm your tour request. To ensure staff availability, programs are scheduled at least three weeks in advance. Your program is not considered scheduled until you have received confirmation from Woodmere. Desired date will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information or for any questions, contact the Education Department at 215-247-0476.
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Children & Teen Art Classes & Workshops
Taught by professional artists and educators, Woodmere offers specialized studio classes for children and teens throughout the year in painting, drawing, sculpture, animal art, collage, book arts, printmaking, papermaking, art and nature, theatre arts and more. Students explore a variety of materials to enhance their creativity and self-expression.
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Internships
Interning at Woodmere offers students and young professionals a chance to connect with the arts, museum, and creative professionals as they develop professional skills. Internships are offered on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire below and we will reach out if there is availability.
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Family Programs
Family programs offer visual art experiences that include monthly Art & Storytelling for preschoolers, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, performances by The Little Circus, Storytellers, Victorian Card Making, Circle of Trees Holiday Program, and many more engaging ways for young children to enjoy art.
Learn moreProfessional Development for Educators
Professional development experiences provide the tools and resources to promote critical thinking, integrate the visual arts into school curricula, and bring new artmaking lessons into your classroom. Teacher materials are provided for classroom use. Act 48 credit is available.
HELEN MILLARD CHILDREN’S GALLERY
Since 1986, Woodmere’s children’s gallery has been showcasing stellar art education programs in the region. To apply for an art exhibition at Woodmere for your school, please contact education@woodmereartmuseum.org.
