Arrange a School Tour
Art + Core Connections at the Dayton Art Institute offer interactive, standards-aligned gallery and workshop experiences for PreK-12 school groups that are led by trained Museum Guides. Tours are specifically designed to offer students unique opportunities to build meaningful connections with art.
The DAI is committed to reducing barriers and ensuring that the museum is welcoming and accessible to all who come through its doors. To learn about our Accessibility Resources, CLICK HERE!
Below are our current ACC tour and workshop offerings. Schools may book a tour, a workshop or a tour and workshop.
A) Visit 3-5 artworks during a 45- or 60-minute Guided Visit
Art
Best for grades 1–2. Visits 3-4 stations in 45 minutes
Young learners use music, close-looking, story-time and in-gallery sketching to explore basic art elements such as color, shape and line.
Supports Visual Arts OLS
GLOBAL TRADITIONS
Best for grades 3-5. Visits 5 stations in 60 minutes
Celebrate different cultural, familial, holiday and other celebrations from around the world like birthdays, weddings, and feasts through conversation, close-looking and artmaking.
Supports Visual Arts and Social Studies OLS
OHIO ART & ARTISTS
Best for grades 3-5. Visits 5 stations in 60 minutes
Celebrate the rich history of Ohio art. From Moundbuilder and Mississippian peoples to contemporary regional artists, students connect with Ohio heritage, community and DAI collection artworks.
Supports Visual Arts, Social Studies and English Language Arts OLS
ART OFF THE WALL
Best for grades 6-8. Visits 5 stations in 60 minutes
Delve into the scientific and special world of sculpture by engaging with sculptural techniques, materials and technology’s role in the sculptural process.
Supports Visual Arts, Science and Technology OLS
DISCOVER WRITING
Best for grades 9-12. Visits 5 stations or galleries in 60 or 90 minutes
Inspired by the collection, debate and discuss how art connects to the written word while exploring several writing types: descriptive, persuasive, creative, and expository.
Supports Visual Arts and English Language Arts OLS
ART & SCIENCE
Best for grades 9-12. Visits 5 stations in 60 minutes
Investigate color theory, color-making and the intersection of art and science throughout art history while using interactive technology, color wheels and more.
Supports Visual Arts, Science and Technology OLS
B) Visit artworks of your choosing during a Self-Guided visit
A Self-Guided Visit puts you in charge! Explore the collection using the Bloomberg Connects app on mobile devices.
Important Tour Information:
Grades PreK–2: must have one (1) adult chaperones per every six (6) students
Grades 3–12: must have one (1) adult chaperones for every ten (10) students
Groups with more adults than a 1:10 ratio will be charged the group rate of $10 per person.
Costs:
ACC Tours: $10 per student/chaperone
ACC Workshops: $10 per student/chaperone
Title I Scholarships: Please Contact
College/University: Please Contact
Need more info?
Email bsmith@daytonart.org or call 937-223-5277, ext. 333