School Programs
Bring your students to explore Craft Contemporary’s exhibitions, get creative in hands-on workshops, and learn about craft!
All school groups must make a reservation or we cannot guarantee entry.
Reservations require a minimum of four to six weeks' notice.
Guided school visits for the 2024-25 year are now open! Explore how art and science collide with Material Acts: Experimentation in Art and Design, part of Getty Pacific Standard Time (PST). All guided school visits include a hands-on design workshop and an interactive arts and science-integrated gallery experience. Apply here and your group will be added to a waitlist. Priority will be given to LA County, Title 1 schools that are within 1 hour from the museum and have enough students to fill a bus. If your request is successful, we will email you within a few weeks to confirm a reservation for our Fall semester (October 2 – December 12, 2024). For more information contact Kate Zankowicz, Director of Education at kate@craftcontemporary.org
ABOUT GETTY PACIFIC STANDARD TIME
Southern California’s landmark arts event, Pacific Standard Time is comprised of more than 50 exhibitions from organizations across the region, all exploring the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is a Getty initiative.
IN-PERSON
School Tour + Workshops
3rd to 12th Grade
Wednesday and Thursdays weekly, from 10:30 AM
Our two-hour Guided Tour + Workshop includes interactive discussions in the galleries and a hands-on activity exploring craft media and processes in the studio. School groups can bring lunches and enjoy them in our courtyard or across the street at the park near the La Brea Tar Pitts.
Elementary Schools: 20 - 50 students per visit.
The group must provide 1 chaperone for every 6 students.
Middle & High Schools: 20 - 55 students per visit.
The group must provide 1 chaperone for every 10 students.
FEES: Free admission to all LA schools with registration. Title 1 public schools may be eligible for a limited number of bus stipends. Further details upon request.
IN-PERSON
Self-Guided School Visit
6th to 12th Grade
Tuesday thru Friday weekly, 11 AM - 5 PM
Register for a Self-Guided tour-only visit and explore the galleries with your middle and high school students.
Middle & High Schools: 25 students or less only
The group must provide 1 chaperone for every 10 students.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept requests for self-guided groups with more than 25 students.
FEES: Free admission to all LA schools with registration.
Questions? Email Kate Zankowicz , Director of School and Family Programs at kate@craftcontemporary.org
Scheduling a self-guided visit and/or not eligible for a bus stipend?
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Past Lesson Plans
Lesson plans are designed in alignment with the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards and are shared with teachers in advance of each visit. Check out some of our previous projects!