Virtual Field Trips with Gadsden Arts

Experience Art at Gadsden Arts from the Classroom or at Home

Gadsden Arts' Virtual Field Trips offer live programs for your students to engage with art at the museum virtually. Like all of Gadsden Arts' field trips, this program can be catered to fit your curriculum. On this website, you'll find lesson plans, curriculum standards, program requirements and more. Virtual Field Trips are available for students in the classroom, students who are distance learning from public, private, and homeschools.

Frequently Asked Questions

01.

What grades can participate?

Gadsden Arts has provided lesson plans for 2nd & 3rd grade, as well as lessons for grades 6-8 and 9-12, however we are happy to adapt the program for any grade level.

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What are the technology needs?

You will need a webcam, large screen for the students, microphone, speakers, Zoom account, and a stable internet connection. For students doing distance learning, we recommend a computer or tablet, not a phone due to the small screen size, but any device with the ability to use Zoom will work.

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What standards will this program teach?

Gadsden Arts Virtual Field Trips address curriculum standards in visual art, reading, history, and more. Primarily, these programs develop Critical Thinking and Reflecting; Skills, Techniques, & Processes; and Historical and Global Connections.

Current Exhibitions

The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum virtual tours feature images and photographs from the current exhibitions, as well as interactive discussions. View our current exhibitions to see what exhibits you can tour!

View Current Exhibitons

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Student Learning Guide

Fall 2021: Celebration of Women Artists

For the Fall of 2021, Gadsden Arts is delighted to present a series of exhibitions that celebrate the accomplishments of women artists: Four Centuries of Creativity: Women Artists and Senga Nengudi: A.C.Q. - Cross Eyed; A.C.Q. - Cross Ban; A.C.Q. - Cross Waves.

These exhibitions represent four centuries of art created by remarkable women who struggled against gender bias to take their places in history. In addition to learning about women's history, the role of women artists in the art world, and barriers they have faced, these exhibitions allow students to explore identity, emotion, and creative expression.

Gadsden Arts uses inquiry-based touring techniques that encourage students to examine the meaning behind art, making connections to reading comprehension, and growing skills in critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Download the Student Learning Guide for sample lessons, as well as information on curriculum correlates. They are aligned to Sunshine State Standards.

Click here to schedule a Virtual Field Trip!

Select a Tour

Tour for 2nd & 3rd Grade

Guided virtual tour featuring discussions of art, history, and an art project inspired by the exhibitions.

^{Free Virtual Tour}

Free art supplies included for Gadsden County students
$2 per student optional art supplies for out of county
Up to 60 students
Live discussions about art
View from anywhere
Read along
Reading & Visual Arts
Pre-Field Trip Lesson
Post-Field Trip Lesson

Download the tour fact sheet

Tour for Middle School

Guided virtual tour featuring discussions of art, history, and an art project inspired by the exhibitions.

^{Free Virtual Tour}

Free art supplies included for Gadsden County students
$2 per student optional art supplies for out of county
Up to 60 students
Live discussions about art
View from anywhere
Practice Research Skills
Visual Arts & Writing
Pre-Field Trip Lesson
Post-Field Trip Lesson

Download the tour fact sheet

Tour for High School

Guided virtual tour featuring discussions of art, history, and an art project inspired by the exhibitions.

^{Free Virtual Tour}

Free art supplies included for Gadsden County students
$2 per student optional art supplies for out of county
Up to 60 students
Live discussions about art
View from anywhere
Historical Discussions
Visual Arts & Social Studies
Pre-Field Trip Lesson
Post-Field Trip Lesson

Download the tour fact sheet

Testimonials

"We really appreciate the Anissa and the Gadsden Art Center & Museum for supporting the Third Grade Reading Project! The students and staff enjoyed the story, tour, art project, etc and we are thankful for the art supplies."

Gadsden County Schools 3rd Grade Reading Camp

Schedule a Virtual Field Trip

Please use the form below to email our Executive Director, Grace Robinson to request a virtual field trip. Please include your school name, expected attendance, grade level, and requested date for your virtual field trip in your email.