FOR THE PUBLIC Summer Program for Teens: Destination - Poetry & Art Free Guided Tours Groups of 8 or more persons may arrange a customized, guided tour during Museum hours by contacting the Education Office three weeks in advance of their planned visit. To schedule a free guided tour, contact the Education Office by calling 520-626-9899. Education Volunteer Programs Attend the Volunteer Roundup on May 21st. Download the roundup announcement Adobe Acrobat format for more information Join our dynamic docent corps! Docents actively engage visitors in learning about the artworks on view in the galleries, and may participate in outreach programs and assist at events. Art-loving individuals may apply for the docent program, which is offered free of charge to those who join as UAMA members. Your UAMA membership supports the Museum's educational programs. Unique insights into the treasures of the Museum's remarkable permanent collection, as well as introductions and previews of traveling exhibits challenge docent volunteers to advance their own art appreciation skills and knowledge of art history. Docents hone their communication techniques to provide enjoyable encounters for visitors. Docents guide groups, comprising school children, UA students and adults, and provide opportunities for visitors to look carefully at artworks and build meaning. Docent education meetings, held on Monday mornings from September through May, are led by Lisa Hastreiter-Lamb, Curator of Education, with guest speakers including UAMA staff, UA School of Art faculty and other experts. FOR SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL AND ORGANIZATIONS Free Tours Groups of eight to 65 people may schedule a free guided tour of exhibitions throughout the year. Docent-led led tours of the permanent collection and/or special exhibitions comply with the AZ Education Standards. Teachers are encouraged to speak with the museum educators to request a general tour or to customize their visit to link specific exhibitions to areas of study and/or curricula in the humanities and sciences. Teachers and/or group leaders may request a docent-led tour three weeks in advance of the planned visit. For information, guidelines and to schedule a free tour, contact the Education Office at 520-626-9899 or by email to Carol Petrozzello See the current exhibition calendar at http://artmuseum.arizona.edu/calendar.shtml Free Outreach Programs for Grades K-6 Schedule an outreach presentation in your classroom. Museum educators are available to visit classrooms and/or after-school programs. Contact the Museum education staff, choose a theme and schedule a free school visit for your class or grade level. Presentations, generally one-hour long, comprise an interactive class discussion and related hands-on art-making project. (Teacher provides art-making materials, some exceptions possible) Available Presentations for grades K-6, unless otherwise indicated:     Abstract Art: Talking Shapes & Lines     Art of Mexico and Mexican Americans     Art of the American West     Farm to Factory: Artists Respond to Industrialization in America     Portraits Un-puzzled: Portraiture, Past and Present     The Human Figure: Playing with Proportion (grades 4-6)     Jacob Lawrence, Narrative Painter of the Black American Experience     Magic of Color (grades K-3)     Pattern and Color (grades 4-6)     Line in Art: Wiggles, Squiggles and More     Perspective: Up Close and Far Away (grades 1-3)     Perspective: The Illusion of Depth (grades 4-6)     Pop Art: Artists and Popular Mass Culture Teacher Workshops Summer workshop: Places and Spaces: Art and the Environment Summer workshops provide opportunities to learn more about art appreciation, art making, and history. Through discussion, demonstrations, and hands on experience workshop participants gain insights that will enrich future teaching. Workshop programs connect with the AZ Education Standards and professional development credit is available through most Tucson area school districts. In-service workshops may be arranged to take place at the Museum or in your school. Workshops may be customized to cover a specific topic. For information on current and up-coming teacher workshops, contact the Education Office at 520-621-9506 or email lisah@email.arizona.edu. Internship Opportunities for University of Arizona students Internships are available for currently registered students. Please see our internship information page for details. General Information: Students, educators, parents and the public are invited to explore a wide array of enjoyable visual arts experiences offered throughout the year. Contact Lisa Hastreiter-Lamb, Curator of Education -- email: lisah@u.arizona.edu; phone: 621-9506 or Carol Petrozzello, Assistant Curator of Education -- email: carolp@u.arizona.edu; phone: 626-9899. All contents copyright © 2008. Arizona Board of Regents. Maintained by: hershoff@u.arizona.edu