Educational Classes & Programs

       


For Art Class or Event Information/reservations, call the
Albrecht-Kemper Information Desk at (816)233-7003


 

For a printable listing of the May 2009 events click here
 


For Children

 

Saturday, May 16, 2009:
Children's Art Class:
Gettin’ Buggy With It!
Creating Curious Creatures.

For ages 8-12.
1:30-3:30pm.
Cost $10 per student, $8 for museum members.
Join art instructor Mary Helen Stuber for a fun-filled afternoon. Inspired by nature and their imaginations, students will create a giant, whimsical, hanging insect with colorful papers and other materials. This fantastic flyer will liven up your bedroom or any other area of your home!

Mixed Media Crew
Children’s Art Classes
For children ages 6-12

Look for these fun series of classes each Spring and Fall.

Fall 2008 class schedule
Spring 2008 class schedule
Fall 2007 class schedule

Summer Art in the Museum Series
A special series of classes offered each Summer.
Classes held at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

Summer 2008  class schedule
Summer 2007  class schedule
Summer 2006  class schedule



For Famil
ies

Sunday, May 17, 2009
Free Family Day
Join us for a Free Family Day in celebration of International Museum Day. Free admission, gallery looking guides, and art activities for families to enjoy together. Our theme this year is Identity, so children will be creating imaginative self-portraits as well as other art projects.  Sergeant Greg Gilpin from the Saint Joseph Police Department will be here to discuss Family Safety and to hand out "Ident-a-kid" kits, which include a home fingerprinting kit. Free and open to the public. Join us for this fun event!
1-4pm.


Family Day in the Museum
Saturday, September 27, 2008. 1-4 pm. Free admission.
Gallery and art activities for families to enjoy together!
Check out  http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/museumday/
for the Official Smithsonian Museum Day website

 


For Teachers


Guided Tours
Guided tours of the permanent collection and special exhibitions may be arranged at no additional cost during weekday museum hours by calling the Education Department at (816) 233-7003 ext. 18 at least 10 days in advance. We ask that groups have a minimum of 10 persons.

Professional Development Opportunities
Sorry, but the 2009-2010 academic year of Professional Development Workshops for Teachers has not been finalized. Please check back soon.

Recent programs

 

Education Staff Recognized!  
Curator of Education Jennifer Zeller was recently named the 2009 Museum Education Art Educator of the Year by the Missouri Art Education Association. She received her award on March 28 during a ceremony at the MAEA annual conference. This award recognizes educators for "outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to art education in the state of Missouri."

Aside from her duties within the museum, Jennifer collaborates with local organizations and is a member of several statewide arts education boards. She also attends professional development workshops to increase her skills and knowledge to better serve our visitors and community.

 

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