Get active and involved in art at the JSMA
The JSMA offers an active program for youth and families. Programs include art classes for elementary and secondary school students in the JSMA's art studio and off-site at local elementary and middle schools during the school year; art camps during school breaks; Family Days, which feature art projects inspired by museum exhibitions, music and theatrical performances, and family-friendly tours; and ArtPacks, self-guided gallery activities for families.
Upcoming Studio Programs
Art Camp: Animals in Art
Art Camp: Design, Build, Legos
Art Camp: Passports Around the World
Art Camps
The JSMA offers a variety of summer camps for young artists. Each week concludes with an art exhibition that families can attend! Our next season of art camps will be announced in spring 2025.
JSMA Creates
A series of object based art lessons to do at home. These projects are developed by museum educators for artists and adventuresome kids of all ages and skill levels. Tag your final art with #JSMAcreates for a chance to be featured in a virtual exhibition.
Lesson 1: Your Room, Your Space
Artist: Roy Lichtenstein
Title of Inspiration Work of Art: Modern Room
Instructor: Cassidy Shaffer
Lesson 2: Abstract with a KAWS
Artist: KAWS
Instructor: Jessica Hole
Lesson 3: Fourth Dimensional Drawings
A series of object based art lessons to do at home. These projects are developed by museum educators for artists and adventuresome kids of all ages and skill levels. Tag your final art with #JSMAcreates for a chance to be featured in a virtual exhibition.
Thank you to our supporters
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art’s Education and Outreach Programs are supported in part by the Cheryl and Allyn Ford Educational Outreach Endowment Fund.