The University of Arizona Museum of Art
  
Appropriate Grade Level:
Early Childhood through 12th, University, Life-long Learners

Costs:
Free Admission, Tours, Pre- and Post-visit, Outreach

Program Description:
The University of Arizona Museum of Art invites the community to engage with and learn from the visual arts through its vibrant exhibitions, vital permanent collection, and extraordinary programming. UAMA has more than 5,000 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper with the particular strengths being the Samuel H. Kress Collection that contains European paintings from the 14th through 19th centuries; the C. Leonard Pfeiffer Collection of American paintings from the 1920s to 1940s that includes a Georgia O'Keefe; European works of art by artists such as Picasso and Rodin in the Edward J. Gallaher, Jr. Memorial Collection; and the Jacques Lipchitz: Sketches and Model Collection. UAMA averages 15 changing exhibitions a year that makes each visit to the museum a fresh experience. Docent-led tours, professional development for educators, family programs, and lectures provide ample opportunities for visitors of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy a satisfying art experience. UAMA is Family, School & Community Friendly! 

Tour Description: Highlight tours provide a sampling of UAMA's collection and special exhibitions. Teachers and group leaders are invited to request special thematic tours that link art to the curriculum. UAMA Docents provide the visitors with a participatory tour experience that brings art, artists, cross-disciplinary concerns, and time periods alive. FREE pre-visit materials and Docent visits to the classroom are available; additionally, outreach into the classroom and post-visit materials are available for an enriching culmination to the field trip. Docent-led tours of the Museum's permanent collection and special exhibits are available to groups of 8 or more free of charge. Due to the intimate size of our galleries and to maintain a proper teaching environment, group size is limited to 75 people. One adult chaperone is required per 10 students. Chaperones are responsible for the students' conduct in the Museum. Tours last approximately one hour. Self-guided tours are always welcome. To ensure the best educational experience for everyone, we require that you call in advance to schedule a date and time for your self-guided tour. Self-guided tours are subject to the same policies as guided tours. Call 626-9899 at least three weeks in advance to schedule a docent-led tour. Let us know if you have any special requests or curriculum emphasis.

Museum Hours:
Tuesday thru Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday Noon to 4pm
Closed Mondays & University Holidays

Location and Parking:
Location and Parking: The University of Arizona Museum of Art is located on the southeast corner of Park and Speedway. Buses may drop off students on Helen and Fremont (one block north of Speedway Blvd. and east of Park Ave.) at the head of the Speedway underpass to the University of Arizona. Follow the underpass to the UA campus. Take the staircase to your right as you enter campus and continue forward to UAMAs main entrance. (For wheelchair access continue up the incline and travel back through the Arts Oasis to UAMA's main entrance.) For those traveling by car (including oversize vans) paid visitor parking is available in the UA Park Avenue Garage on the northeast corner of Park and Speedway. (Parking is free on weekends).

Outreach for Elementary and Middle School:
Gateway to Art presentations provide a comprehensive art lesson including art history, aesthetics and a hands-on studio experience. We provide the expertise, and you provide basic art materials. These presentations last from 40 minutes to 1 1/2 hours and are limited to 30 students at a time. Consecutive classes may be scheduled. Call 626-9899 to schedule an outreach presentation in your classroom. Choose from the following themes: The Art of Mexico (grades K-8), Westward Expansion (grades K-6), Jacob Lawrence, American Painter (grades K-8), The Magic of Color (grades K-8), Perspective: The Illusion of Depth (grades 4-8), Portraits Unpuzzled (grades K-8), Farm to Factory (K -8)

In-service & Parent-Teacher Presentations:
 UAMA is committed to providing opportunities for Arizona educators to continue to extend their own knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts. Our staff is available to conduct lectures and in-service sessions or PTO presentations at your school. Presentations can focus on aspects of our collection, ways of involving students, teachers, and parents in using UAMA as a resource, and discussions on art appreciation and aesthetics. Presentations require a one-month advance booking. Call 621-9506 for more information.

Educator Workshops:
UAMA Educator Institutes provide practical knowledge and experience with art materials, art history and criticism that you can use in your classroom. Workshops are designed for art specialists and general curriculum teachers. Professional development credit is available with most programs. Workshops are offered during the summer. Call 621-9506 to inquire about current workshops.

Contacts:
Lisa Hastreiter-Lamb, Curator of Education, lisah@u.arizona.edu, 621-9506

Carol Petrozzello, Associate Curator of Education, carolp@u.arizona.edu, 626-9899

Address:
The University of Arizona Museum of Art
1031 N. Olive
P.O. Box 210002
Tucson, AZ 85721-0002

Phone: 520.621.7567
Fax: 520.621.8770
Website: http://artmuseum.arizona.edu