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Our mission is to provide events that foster creative expression and critical thinking,
and cultivate diversity and awareness of cultural heritage.
SMoCA is pleased to share with you and your students a series of exciting exhibitions featuring socially and culturally relevant art of our time. The visual and performing arts experiences that you'll encounter at SMoCA provide rich opportunities for learning. SMoCA's highly trained docents (museum guides) encourage exploration of the artwork through careful observation, inquiry, discussion and creation.
We realize that today's time pressures and budget reductions often preclude museum field trips. We do offer free Museum tours for school groups, and our docents delight in bringing a series of free slide presentations directly to your classrooms that teach the principles of art and design and styles of art. They range from Art in Children's Literature to Day of the Dead to Native American Art.
The programs provide your students with enriching activities that address the Arizona
Visual Arts Standards and meet your grade-level expectations.
Visits to SMoCA energize students and advance your classroom efforts. We invite you to participate. We look forward to sharing these dynamic offerings with your students.
Hope to see you soon at the Museum. |
Carolyn C. Robbins, Curator of Education
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
carolynr@sccarts.org |
| Educational activities made possible in part by Scottsdale League for the Arts; Scottsdale Insurance Company/Nationwide Foundation; Scottsdale Charros; Wells Fargo; Joan Mills Miller Estate; Lewis & Roca; Naomi Caras Miller and Alvin Miller; Karen and John Voris; and the SMoCA docents. Additional funding provided by the City of Scottsdale; Arizona Commission on the Arts; and Tempe Union High School District. |
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2011/2012
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Enrich your teaching with these interactive, 40-minute slide programs in your
classroom, all of which address concepts of the Arizona Visual Arts Standards
and are presented by our trained Museum guides - the SMoCA docents.
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER – MAY
Currently SMoCA Outreach is limited to schools in Scottsdale; between Scottsdale’s east border and west to SR-51; south to
McKellips Road; and north to 101 in Phoenix. Some exceptions for boundaries are permitted. Please call 480-874-4641 to see
if you fall within the exception.
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11/12 SLIDE PRESENTATION TITLES
• Animals in Art
• Art All Around Us: Public Art
• Art in Children’s Literature I (elements of art)
• Art in Children’s Literature II (principles of art)
NEW! Art in Children's Literature III
(Caldecott Winners 2000-2011)
• Circus! Circus!
• Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos en Mexico
• I Have My Reasons – Why do we like or dislike certain artworks? (Learn the principles of art and design.)
• Native American Art
• You’ve Got to Have Style (Learn to identify realistic, abstract and non-objective works of art) |
recommended grade level
K-3
2-12
1-3
3-6
K-3
4-12
3-6
4-12
3-6
3-6
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
CALL 480-874-4641 TO SCHEDULE. |
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 This program helps youngsters discover the wonderful world of art. During visits
to the Museum, children enjoy a participatory tour designed to inspire confidence,
self-awareness and self-expression, as well as to promote language development.
An accompanying hands-on art project helps strengthen physical and perceptual skills.
Sponsored by the Scottsdale League for the Arts, Scottsdale Charros, Wells Fargo and Karen and John Voris.
If your school is interested in participating in the Art Start program, call 480-874-4641. |
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 Designed to provide a multidisciplinary experience for students. Children
enjoy a 45-minute performance at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts, a participatory Museum tour as well as a
hands-on art project. These activities address
the Arizona Visual Arts Standards and meet
your grade-level expectations.
Please plan for a minimum of two hours
for each Arts Days session.
COST: $5 PER PERSON
480-874-4641
PRE-REGISTRATION AND PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED. SORRY, NO REFUNDS. LIMITED TO 100 SEATS PER SESSION.
Above image: Artist and breakdancer Joseph Perez "Sentrock," exhibiting artist in People's Biennial. Photo: Felipe Ruiz-Acosta. |
creative communities
FALL SESSION: NOV 4 OR NOV 8, 2011 10 AM-12:30 PM
Exhibitions: People's Biennial; artists tell stories (mostly about themselves); Kirsten Everberg: Looking for Edendale; Speak Peace *(in young@art gallery)
Performance: Joseph Perez "Sentrock" exhibiting artist in People's Biennial, will demonstrate his technique of creating paintings while breakdancing
Art Project: Create miniature paintings and trade with your classmates. |
from simplicity to storybooks
SPRING SESSION: FEB 28 OR FEB 29, 2012 10 AM-12:30 PM
Exhibitions: I Myself Have Seen It: Photography and Kiki Smith; economy of means; Next Action: art, technology & apprenticeship *(in the young@art gallery)
Performance: A fairy tale with a twist by puppeteers Sarah and Matt Cotten at Puppets Amongus
Art Project: Create a shadow puppet to use in a play with your classmates |
ARTS DAYS TIP: Bring a brown bag lunch and create a field trip by combining the
Museum tour and a picnic lunch in the nearby Civic Center Park. The park provides plenty of grass, shady trees and tables/benches. |
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 SMoCA is thrilled to offer our Arts Days program to homeschooled children on a
special date and time. This unique opportunity to interact with other homeschooled
children and their teachers creates a support network to build new friendships.
Please plan for a minimum of two hours
for each Arts Days session.
COST: $5 PER PERSON
480-874-4641
PRE-REGISTRATION AND PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED. SORRY, NO REFUNDS. LIMITED TO 100 SEATS PER SESSION. |
creative communities (see description above in the Arts Days section)
FALL SESSION: NOV 9, 2011 10 AM–12:30 PM |
from simplicity to storybooks (see description above in the Arts Days section)
SPRING SESSION: MAR 2, 2012 10 AM–12 PM |
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 Bring your class to SMoCA for a free Museum tour of our current exhibitions.
All school tours are led by our SMoCA Docents (trained museum tour guides), who
stress learning through careful looking, open-ended questions and discussions.
AVAILABLE TOUR TIMES
TUE–WED / 10–4:30 THUR / NOON–4:30 FRI / 10–4:30
Please arrive 10-15 min. prior to your scheduled time. Tours last about 45 minutes. Chaperones required (1:10 adult to student ratio). Maximum 100 persons per tour
REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
CALL 480-874-4641 TO SCHEDULE.
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SCHOOL TOUR TIP: Bring a brown bag lunch and create a field trip by combining the
Museum tour and a picnic lunch in the nearby Civic Center Park. The park provides
plenty of grass, shady trees and tables/benches. |
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$30 per year (regularly $50)
As a special thanks to teachers across the Valley, we are offering a K-12 Educator
membership discount. Enjoy visual and performing arts together in one dynamic place. |
MEMBERS ENJOY
• FREE, unlimited admission to SMoCA
• Advance notice of performances, with early ticket-buying opportunities
• Discount on ticket purchases
• Free tickets to the award-winning Scottsdale Art Festival
• Invitations to exclusive members-only events, previews and receptions
• Discounts on purchases at both Store locations
DOWNLOAD membership application form for K-12 educators
Proof of Eligibility (Please include copy of current AZ teacher certificate)
Please print, complete and fax to: Membership, 480-874-4655
or mail to: Membership, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Call the membership department at 480-874-4609 or email membership@sccarts.org
to join and find out about our next members-only appreciation party.
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American Sign Language interpretation is available for some Museum tours, with three weeks advance notice. To make arrangements, call 480-874-4641.
To make reservations for a Museum tour, call SMoCA’s education department at 480-874-4641. For special-needs services, call 480-874-4623.
fax: 480-874-4655
e-mail: smoca@sccarts.org
lost & found: 480-874-4648
web site: www.smoca.org |
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