Brooks Museum of Art Homeschool Days
The Brooks Museum Homeschool Days has been offered for several years to children in the home school community. It is a gentle and engaging outreach of the museum that helps parents introduce their children to art, which is a subject that often gets left out of a home school schedule.
“The Brook’s Homeschool Days program offers families an array of different ways to learn about art at the museum. Families can choose to peruse the galleries, follow along with an interactive gallery guide, make art in the studio, or play in our interactive gallery Inside Art,” said Ali Bush, Brooks Museum Associate Director of Education. “These activities are scaled to make sure everyone in the group gets the most out of their museum visit.”
The Brooks Museum has set aside one day for six months this school year and invites children to come learn about art form with a variety of themes that both children and adults will enjoy. Families can choose to peruse the galleries, follow along with an interactive gallery guide, make art in the studio, or play in our interactive gallery Inside Art.
Fall 2024 Dates
September 12 – Design a Mola for Hispanic Heritage Month
Contemporary Art 101: Bring the kids for a fun-filled day of learning about contemporary art, drop-in abstract art-making in the studio, and docent-led tours.
October 10 – Animals in Art
On this Homeschool Day, homeschool families and families on fall break are welcome to participate in the fun. You will be able to learn about the special exhibition, ‘ Black American Portraits’ and create your own masterpiece in the studio. Discover how the portraits tell stories and influence our society.
November 14 – Memphis Through Photography
Families and Community: The artists in the Brooks’ collection come from diverse backgrounds, but they all come from communities and families. Explore how artists depict their families and communities.
Spring 2025 Dates
February 13 – Black History Month and Printmaking
In honor of Black History Month, we’ll explore the art of Elizabeth Catlett, a renowned printmaker and sculptor celebrated for her
depictions of African American life and culture. Make your own Styrafoam print!
March 13 – Women’s History Month
This session will explore the vibrant world of mixed media collage, inspired by groundbreaking women artists featured in our collection, Mary Sims and Florine Stettheimer.
April 10 – Underwater Inspirations
This special session coincides with Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides, currently on view at your art museum, offering participants a unique chance to create art inspired by her stunning works.
“Each Homeschool Day focuses on a different theme or exhibition, so families can come back again and again to learn about different kinds of art, artists, and time periods,” said Bush. “These activities are scaled to make sure everyone in the group gets the most out of their museum visit.”
Homeschool Days are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Thursday at the Brooks Museum. Docent tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Drop in art-making will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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