School Programs
Illinois Art Station offers interdisciplinary, multi-faceted programming for PreK-12 school students and educators. School programming is designed to help students expand their classroom learning and deepen their understanding of various concepts through engagement with the visual arts.
What to expect: Students expand their learning through a rotation of hands-on experiences in our art studios, gallery, Creation Stations, and grounds. School visits are customizable to the needs and interests of your class/group. School visits range in average duration from 90 minutes to 2 hours. These times can be adjusted. Homeschool families and groups are included and considered in these offerings.
Click HERE to complete a Group Visit Request Form. Questions? Contact Education Coordinator Joey Hatch at joey.hatch@illinoisartstation.org or info@illinoisartstation.org
School Programs by Age
Early Expressions (Grades PK-2): This program focuses on social and emotional growth, early literacy, and the basics of art making. Students will explore storytelling, learn to identify and visually represent emotions, and develop fine motor skills.
Puzzling Perspectives (Grades 3-5): This interdisciplinary, STEAM-based program asks students to explore their world using art as the central focus. We examine the intersection of art, math, science, and other subjects by learning to think creatively and problem solve through art making.
Visual Conversations (Grades 6-8): Throughout history art has been used to document, persuade, inspire, and more. In this program we will look at the ways art communicates and what it has to tell us about a variety of subjects. Students will have the opportunity to explore the language of the visual arts and practice interpreting it and using it themselves.
Art and Us (Grades 9-12): How can art create a sense of identity and community? How can art be a means of using your voice? How can art spark change? This program will explore these questions and others as we examine the many ways art can be used as a means of civic engagement and a force for social justice.
Group Programs
Are you a Scout Leader, afterschool educator, camp counselor, or extra-curricular facilitator who is interested in bringing your group to IAS? Click HERE to submit a Group Visit Request Form and an IAS Educator will be in touch!
Questions? Contact us at info@illinoisartstation.org