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
Global Celebrations
Global Celebrations
-Students will explore heritage, culture, and global connections through celebrations.
Grade Levels: K-8
Art and Science: Elements of Nature
Art and Science: Elements of Nature
-Students will explore ways scientific processes with the elements of nature are utilized in art.
Grade Levels: K-8
Elements of Art
Elements of Art
-Students will learn and explore foundational elements of art such as color, shape, line, texture and space.
Grade Levels: K-8
Principles of Design
Principles of Design
-Students will learn foundational components of principles of design and how they are intentionally incorporated in art and art making.
Grade Levels: 9-12
The Art of Writing
The Art of Writing
-Students will explore artistic storytelling, writing as an artform and the relationship between art and language.
Grade Levels: K-8
Art and Architecture
Art and Architecture
-In this tour, students will explore several architectural themes which inspired the DAI building and the many ways architecture is expressed both functionally and artistically.
Grade Levels: 9-12
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
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Need more info?
Email bsmith@daytonart.org or call 937-223-5277, ext. 333