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Education

Horticulture students

Art & Aesthetics

Barnes Instructor John Gatti

Barnes instructors lead students through an engaging exploration of the elements and traditions of Western Art. Using the collection as their guide, participants learn how to look at and analyze art. Learn more

Horticulture

Horticulture students

We offer a comprehensive course of study in the botanical sciences, horticultural practices, and garden aesthetics and design. Benefit from access to our experienced faculty and our 12-acre Arboretum. Learn more

Educator Resources

Teacher Institute

A variety of tools are available for teachers to integrate art with grade-appropriate curriculum. Learn more

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Understanding World Art

New for 2012-2013. This series of conversations, led by scholars in a variety of fields, offers a guided tour of the diversity in the Barnes Foundation’s art collection and the ongoing dialogues within Albert Barnes’s unique ensemble arrangements. Learn more