ARTREACH Museum Trips

Devon Energy, American Fidelity Foundation and The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools have teamed up to provide an educational experience at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art for sixth grade students in Oklahoma City Public Schools. This initiative, ARTREACH, will provide bus transportation, admission to the art museum and a hands-on art project while at the museum.

Eligibility: All 6th grade students in Oklahoma City Public Schools (excludes charter schools)

Schedule: Schools may schedule one trip to the museum between August 25, 2008 and January 18, 2009.

Exhibits could include:
August 25 - October 10   Roman Exhibit from the Louvre

October 10 - November 5   Museum Permanent Collection

November 6 - January 18   American Impressionism

Time Needed: The museum tour takes approximately an hour and the art project will take 30-45 minutes. The museum can only accommodate 60 students per hour, so while one group tours, another group can participate in the art project. Schools should plan for a minimum of 2 hours at the museum.

Other Requirements:
The principal and 6th grade teachers at participating schools will be required to complete an on-line survey about their experience, in a timely manner.

You are responsible for scheduling your own transportation and museum tour!

How to schedule your museum tour:

1. Call the art museum at 236-3100, ext. 213
   
   
2. Make sure to reference ARTREACH when you call
   
   
3. Check the museum website for details on time/chaperone requirements at
   www.okcmoa.com/planyourvisit/grouptours
   
   
4. Download teacher resources at
   www.okcmoa.com/education/foreducators

How to schedule your bus transportation:

1. Contact Robyn Hilger, via e-mail or call 879-2007, to find out the
   number of school buses that have been allocated for your school (based on
   projected enrollments)
   
   
2. Fax bus transportation request to Joyce Childs with District Transportation
   (587-1002)
   
   
3. Put Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation in the "Bill to" line
   
   
4. Transportation should be booked for a maximum of 4 hours
   

Questions? Contact Robyn Hilger, via e-mail or call 879-2007.