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KQED Educator Workshop | How do I Register for an Educator Event? | Family and other Public Events | Resources for Educators | School Tours | How Do I Book a School Tour?
Art provokes thought, challenges preconceptions, and excites the imagination. It stimulates the pursuit for understanding—of the lives and dreams of people from the past and the ways their legacies shape the modern world.
At the Asian Art Museum, educators can engage their students in a visual exploration of the human experience. Journey to a place where connections are made: ancient mysteries uncovered, cultural perspectives considered, and new ideas brought to light.
During the 2007–2008 academic year, the museum will feature an array of special exhibitions blending the traditional and the modern. Discover the “floating world” of Japan’s Edo period through brilliant ukiyo-e paintings that depict life in the entertainment districts of the capital city, Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Investigate a contemporary artist’s experience of time and history in an exhibit by the internationally acclaimed Hiroshi Sugimoto, whose mixed-media forms juxtapose photographs of seascapes and natural history dioramas with traditional Japanese ritual artifacts and prehistoric fossils. Be dazzled by an exhibit of original works of fashion dating between 1983 and 2007 by five leading Japanese designers. Explore innovative sculptures by contemporary artist Zhan Wang, whose works make connections to the Chinese experience during California’s Gold Rush and to classical Chinese “scholar’s rocks” (distinctively shaped, naturally occurring stones). Gaze upon an exhibit of Chinese jades from the museum’s premier collection in its second-floor thematic gallery—luminous treasures revealing ancient and enduring sensibilities regarding immortality and beauty.
An accessible and inspiring environment for educators and students, the Asian Art Museum offers cultural contexts for the arts of Asia. The museum’s ever-expanding collection contains more than 16,500 objects of which some 2,500 are on display at any given time; some of these change every few months, so each time you visit you will experience something new.
We offer a variety of inquiry-based school programs, including storytelling, docent-led tours, and hands-on activities: all customized to the California History–Social Science and Visual Arts Content Standards. Don't miss these exciting school programs, which are scheduled to begin in October 2007.
KQED Educator Workshop
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
10:00am to 2:00pm
Pre-registration is required
In recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the KQED Education Network in partnership with the Asian Art Museum will present a screening and educator workshop for the film, A DREAM IN DOUBT.
A story of immigrant survival, A DREAM IN DOUBT focuses on Sikh Americans living in Phoenix, Arizona, in a close-knit community of families who experienced a wave of frightening hate crimes in the aftermath of 9/11.
This is a FREE workshop for teachers, with a focus for 9th-12th grade teachers of social studies and language arts (K-8 and other content teachers are encouraged to attend). Light food provided and educational resources available for all grade-level appropriate classroom teachers.
To register for this educator event, please mail or fax a completed registration form to:
Asian Art Museum
Educator Events
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Fax: 415-581-4706
To register for the KQED educator event, please mail or fax a completed registration form (pdf) to the Asian Art Museum Education Department. If you have additional questions, please contact the School Programs Assistant at (415) 581-3697 or schools@asianart.org.
Come and enjoy these events, which are free with museum admission. For the AsiaAlive schedule and program details: www.asianart.org/asiaalive.htm, or (415) 581-3500. For family programs schedule and program details: www.asianart.org/family.htm, familyprograms@asianart.org, or (415) 581-3666.
AsiaAlive
Appropriate for all ages, this interactive drop-in program features live artist demonstrations, hands-on art activities, videos, and books; AsiaAlive is presented periodically throughout the year (visit the website for schedule: www.asianart.org/asiaalive.htm). We suggest teachers visit with small groups of students if time allows during or after a scheduled gallery visit. Students must be accompanied by adult chaperones at all times.
Family Art Encounter
First Saturday of each month, 1:00–4:00 PM
Drop in to create art related to the museum’s collection. Make a quick doodle or mull over your masterpiece—it’s up to you.
Family Festivals
A biannual museum-wide event during which the cultural and artistic traditions of Asia come alive, the festival celebrates the parent-child relationship with a fun-filled day of engaging programs—all free with museum admission—that promise to delight and excite the imaginations of both young and old.
Spring Family Festival—Celebrate Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 11, 2008; 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Families throughout the Bay Area are invited to celebrate Mother’s Day—as well as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month— through hands-on art projects, artist demonstrations, storytelling, docent-led family tours, performances and more.
Weekend Storytelling
First Saturday of each month at 11:45 AM and every Sunday at 1:00 PM
The galleries spring to life as the museum’s storytellers recount the legends and myths of Asia.
Are you looking for resources on Asian art and culture? Enhance your lesson plans with our selection of books, curriculum guides, hands-on materials, poster kits, videos, and more. Schedule an appointment with our Education staff to borrow materials from our large collection. We will be happy to assist you in finding what you need to introduce Asian art and culture to your students. Appointments are available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. For more information: (415) 581-3697 or schools@asianart.org.
Our interactive school tours are designed to complement the California History–Social Science and Visual Arts Content Standards. For each visit, teachers receive pre-visit materials designed to enhance the students’ museum experience. All school tours are offered free of charge and must be scheduled with the Education department in advance. Please note all programs have limited availability and are subject to change.
Storytelling Tours (Grades 2–3)
Our trained storytellers lead students through the galleries to enjoy a captivating telling of Asian myths and folktales related to works of art. Sessions are approximately one hour long. Maximum 20 students per time slot.
Chinese Myths and Folktales
Thursdays 10:00 AM and 11:15 AM; Fridays 10:30 AM
Japanese Myths and Folktales
Tuesdays 10:30 AM; Wednesdays 10:00 AM and 11:15 AM
Korean Myths and Folktales
Thursdays 10:30 AM
South Asian Myths and Folktales
Tuesdays 10:00 AM; Fridays 11:15 AM
Schools attending this program will hear stories highlighting the arts of India.
Southeast Asian Myths and Folktales
Wednesdays 10:30 AM; Fridays 10:00 AM
Schools attending this program will hear stories highlighting the arts of Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and/or Vietnam.
After-School Asian Myths and Folktales
Available by special request Tuesday–Friday after 2:00 PM
After-school groups attending this program may choose stories from one of the following cultures or regions: China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, or Southeast Asia.
Interactive Docent-Led School Tours (Grade levels vary)
Focusing on a variety of topics, these highly interactive tours are approximately two hours long. Maximum 35 students per time slot.
Nature in Art: Chinese Brushpainting (Grades 4–5)
Tuesdays 9:30 AM and Noon; Wednesdays Noon
Tour the Chinese galleries, examine references to nature in Chinese ceramics and painting, and participate in a fun hands-on class to learn traditional brushstroke techniques. Paintings in the Japanese and Korean galleries as well as works in special exhibitions may also be examined.
Free MUNI youth passes are available upon request for students attending this program, thanks to the generosity of the Mary Tanenbaum Fund. These passes are not good for BART or cable car rides. Indicate the number passes needed on the tour request form.
Ancient China (Grade 6)
Tuesdays 9:30 AM and Noon
Examine objects from Chinese tombs to discover how cultural artifacts reveal the beliefs, technology, social structure, and international commerce of ancient Chinese dynasties. Students tour the galleries and participate in a classroom activity to investigate the contexts in which artifacts have been found and to discover how tomb structures evolved to reflect the beliefs and styles of a society.
Body Language: The Human Form in Asian Art (Grades 6–8)
Thursdays 9:30 AM and Noon
Discover how artists created superhuman forms to express universal concerns such as birth, death, power, protection, compassion, beauty, harmony, and the balance between good and evil. The tour concentrates on the South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Himalayan galleries. Respectively, the countries featured include India and Pakistan; Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand; and Nepal and Tibet.
Spirit of the Samurai (Grade 7)
Thursdays 9:30 AM and Noon
Explore the life of the Japanese samurai. Examine the warrior spirit and how it is expressed in the design and ornamentation of armor, in Buddhist sculptures, and in the tradition of chanoyu (the tea ceremony; also referred to by practitioners as “tea gathering”). Students view a Japanese tearoom and participate in a simulated tea gathering, handling traditional utensils.
Chinese Brushpainting for Teens (Grades 8–12)
Wednesdays 9:30 AM
Examine the philosophies behind and techniques of Chinese brushpainting in this hands-on tutorial led by a master brushpainter. Learn how to use traditional materials to create your own classical brushstroke “masterpieces.” Paintings in the Japanese and Korean galleries as well as in special exhibitions may also be examined.
Free MUNI youth passes are available upon request for students attending this program, thanks to the generosity of the Mary Tanenbaum Fund. These passes are not good for BART or cable car rides. Indicate the number of passes needed on the tour request form.
Museum Highlights for High School Students (Grades 9–12)
Wednesdays, 12:30–1:45 PM. Maximum 40 students per time slot.
Enjoy a docent-led highlights tour of the galleries. Specific content areas are available by special request.
Self-Guided Visits (Grades 2–12)
Tuesday–Thursday after 2:00 PM (no self-guided visits on the first Tuesday of the month); Fridays 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM. Maximum 40 students per time slot. By appointment only.
Your school group receives free admission, and teachers may lead students through the galleries, but docents are not provided. Students must be chaperoned at all times (one adult chaperone for every ten students).
Educator Passes for Self-Guided Visits
The Educator Pass provides teachers the opportunity to visit the museum, for free, to preview the exhibitions in advance, to plan and prepare for their visit. Teachers with a confirmed booking for a self-guided visit will receive one Educator Pass to the Asian Art Museum with their pre-visit packet.
Asian Art Museum school programs for the 2007–2008 school year begin on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. School programs take place in two sessions, Fall and Spring. Tour requests for both Fall and Spring may be submitted beginning Monday, August 20, 2007, but requests for the Spring session will not be processed until after Monday, December 3, 2007. Pre-visit materials will be mailed one month prior to the scheduled visit.
Only one form per class will be accepted. To make reservations for multiple classes please submit a separate form for each class. Click here for a school tour request form. For more information: (415) 581-3697 or schools@asianart.org. Thank you for your cooperation.
School Tour Registration
Fall Session: October 3, 2007, through January 31, 2008
Registration begins: August 20, 2007
Spring Session: February 1, 2008, through June 6, 2008
Registration begins: December 3, 2007
Cancellation Policy
All our docents and storytellers generously volunteer their time and effort. If you must cancel your tour, please do so at least two weeks before your scheduled date. The museum reserves the right to deny bookings to groups who repeatedly cancel without sufficient notice. For tour cancellations: (415) 581-3697.
Museum Rules
Adult Chaperones: One adult chaperone for every ten students must accompany students at all times. A maximum of one adult for every five students will be admitted free with scheduled school groups; additional adults must pay general admission.
Entrance policies: Groups may not enter the museum before their scheduled tour time. Groups that arrive late may not be admitted for their tours. Same-day exit and re-entry to the museum is not permitted.
Lunch facilities: We regret that there is no lunch facility designated for school groups in the museum. Weather permitting, groups may choose to picnic in the children’s playground in the Civic Center Plaza located across the street from the museum.
Additional information: Additional guidelines and rules for school group tours will be included in the pre-visit packet. Please review these guidelines with your students and chaperones before arriving at the museum.
Museum Hours
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Extended hours Thursdays until 9:00 PM. Closed on major holidays (New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
Transportation
The Asian Art Museum–Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture is conveniently located at 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, facing City Hall across Civic Center Plaza. The museum occupies the block bounded by Larkin, McAllister, Hyde, and Fulton streets. For further information regarding bus drop-off and accessibility: (415) 581-3697 or schools@asianart.org. For information about Bay Area public transit services: www.transitinfo.org.
Acknowledgments
Lead funding for the Asian Art Museum’s education programs and activities is provided by the Bank of America Foundation.
Major support for the Asian Art Museum's educational programs and activities is provided by the Freeman Foundation and the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, the Louise Rosenberg & Claude Rosenberg Jr. Family Foundation, HSBC Foundation, Goldman Sachs Foundation, the Mary Tanenbaum Fund, the United States–Japan Foundation, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Cisco Systems Foundation, Citigroup Foundation, the Joseph R. McMicking Foundation, the Robert and Helen Odell Fund, Dodge & Cox, the Stanley S. Langendorf Foundation, and the Joel E. Ferris Foundation.
Support for AsiaAlive is provided by the Wallace Foundation, Wells Fargo, and the Walter & Elise Haas Fund.
  
 
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