High school programs at the National Gallery of Art value depth over breadth, exploring original works of art through a single specific question or theme.
High School Studio Workshops
Single museum visit, 2.5 hours
Grades 9 — 12
These half-day art workshops include an in-depth examination and discussion of works of art in the galleries, followed by behind-the-scenes access to the Education Studio, where students create a related art project.
During the workshop, National Gallery of Art educators will encourage students to look carefully at works of art and then share their responses and develop theories based on their observations.
Students will have the opportunity to create a work of art in the studio inspired by what they have seen in the galleries.
Museum Makers: Exploring Art and Museums
Grades 11 — 12
The Museum Makers program explains how museums operate and what they have to offer. It gives upper-level high school students the tools to experience, understand and interpret art. Participants will gain an insider’s view of how an art museum works.
Students meet for seven Saturday sessions from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Completion of the program requires attendance of all seven sessions.
Creative Writing in the Galleries
Grades 7 — 12, 90 minutes
Students will provide a voice for their personal responses to art through creative writing while looking at a selection of artworks in the galleries. Using close observation, group discussion, and personal reflection, they will be guided through exercises that use different writing forms, including free-form poetry.
A maximum of 30 students (minimum of 15) will be accommodated (容纳) at each session.
【小题1】What can students do at High School Studio Workshops?| A．Discuss with artists about their works. |
| B．Get basic training as an artist. |
| C．Put forward their own art theories. |
| D．Learn about the artists’ inspiration for their famous works. |
| A．Tools to create artworks. |
| B．Knowledge about how museums work. |
| C．Academic credit after completing all of the sessions. |
| D．Experience of running a museum. |
| A．25 college students. | B．Two families of four. |
| C．30 tenth grade students. | D．40 high school students. |
