Outreach | K-12 Outreach
K-12 Outreach Programs
Outreach Programs form partnerships with schools to provide classroom visits, curriculum development, and aid in the establishment of artist-in-residence activities.
Classroom visits are conducted by a museum educator using a slide or PowerPoint presentation. Materials designed for educators to use before and after a classroom visit contain information about selected artists for writing activities, art projects and discussion. All materials support the Missouri Grade-Level Expectations.
The cost of each program is $75.
All programs must be reserved a minimum of three weeks in advance. Additional mileage costs will be charged if school distance is more than 30 miles roundtrip from the Museum.
ART@thesculpturepark
October 2007 – March 2008
Grades 3 – 5
Take a closer look and explore contemporary art. Students will investigate the unique process of site specific and environmental sculpture. Activities encourage creative problem-solving skills and an appreciation of three-dimensional forms in a natural setting. Participating classrooms are encouraged to visit the Museum for a docent-led tour/field trip.
Program length: 55 minutes
Maximum number of students: 30
See For Yourself: Modern & Contemporary Sculpture
October 2007 – March 2008
Grades 6 – 8
Learn how to look at Modern and Contemporary sculpture. Students will be introduced to the basics of viewing and discussing three-dimensional works of art. A follow-up field trip to Laumeier is encouraged.
Program length: 55 minutes
Maximum number of students: 30
Museum Professions
October 2007 – March 2008
Grades 6 - 12
Consider the choices. Students will be introduced to the wide variety of occupations in a museum setting and how they relate to their current studies. The tasks and trades of each position will demonstrate the use of basic language arts, math or science knowledge through discussion and role-playing activities. Curatorial, administration, education, public relations and operation positions will be explored in this career awareness program.
Program length: 55 minutes
Maximum number of students: 30
Visiting Artist Program
October - December 2008
The visiting artist program provides St. Louis area elementary and secondary educators and their students the opportunity to work with a teaching artist, discuss issues in contemporary art, and create collaborative works to be exhibited at Laumeier Sculpture Park and/or the schools. Educators interested in this three to six-week program are invited to send a letter of interest to the Education Department or e-mail by May 1, 2008.
Group Tours
Year-round
Laumeier offers guided tours of the Park and the Collection tailored to meet your needs. For more information, please visit the Tours page.
See For Yourself Website
Laumeier Sculpture Park and the Saint Louis Art Museum have created a collaborative website that introduces art and sculpture to young students through an interactive experience. Visit See For Yourself to learn more.
