Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Crystal Bridges School Tours (2024-2025)

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Memo Number
COM-25-012
Memo Date
8/27/2024
Memo Type
Informational
Unit
Deputy Commissioner
Regulatory Authority
Response Required
NO
Attention
Assistant Principal; Assistant Superintendent; CTE Coordinator (COOPs and regular school districts); Curriculum Coordinators; Gifted & Talented Coordinators; Principals; School Counselors; Superintendents

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Memo Text

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is offering a dynamic selection of free on-site and virtual school tours for the 2024-2025 academic year. These tours are specifically designed to complement K-12 curriculum standards across multiple subject areas.

Featured Tours

  • Knowing the West (Sep 16, 2024 – Jan 27, 2025 | Grades 3-12): Explore the rich, inclusive history of the American West, highlighting the coexistence of Native and non-Native American art from 1785 to 1922.
  • KAWS: Family (Mar 15 – Jul 28, 2025 | Grades 3-12): Delve into the creative world of KAWS, whose iconic characters explore complex, heartfelt representations of family.
  • Mindfulness Tours (Year-Round | Grades 7-12): Help students develop mindfulness through art, slow-looking practices, and personal well-being.
  • Career Tours (Year-Round | Grades 6-12): Discover the myriad of careers involved in running a museum, from culinary arts to graphic design.

Enhance Your Visit

  • Workshop Add-Ons (Aug 14 – Oct 18, 2024 & Jan 1 – Mar 14, 2025 | All Grades): Enrich your field trip with free hour-long workshops focused on artmaking and demonstrations.

Benefits for Schools

  • Free Sack Lunches for students.
  • Transportation Reimbursements and substitute teacher coverage, courtesy of the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation.

Make learning fun and impactful with a visit to Crystal Bridges! Book your free tour today. For more details, contact School.Programs@CrystalBridges.org.

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