Chazen Museum of Art
Outreach program

Programs  K-12 Students

Trained docents will travel to Dane County schools to introduce the museum and its collections to K-12 students and prepare them for a museum visit. Teachers may choose from the following outreach programs that are currently offered:

  • How to Look at a Painting
  • Portraiture
  • American Indian Baskets
  • Daily Life in Ancient Times

Docents, using visual aids, hands-on activities, and class participation will adjust content and presentation style to specific age levels. Programs may last from 45 minutes to 1 hour depending upon class length. Docent visits to Dane County schools are by appointment only and must be arranged at least one month in advance. Outreach programs are not self-contained; a follow-up field trip to the Chazen Museum is expected within the academic year.

Educators wanting more information or wishing to arrange an outreach visit should contact the curator of education.

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