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New Students Get 10% Off a Barnes Class
Art is a powerful agent for learning, personal growth, and social progress. We’ve been teaching people from all walks of life to think critically and see the world differently through art inside our galleries for 100 years. Now, with our innovative, user-friendly technology, we’re able to bring our unique teaching method to all corners of the world in a singularly immersive experience. When you take an online class with one of our expert instructors, you’ll not only increase your understanding of art, you’ll also build a sense of community with fellow art lovers and deepen your appreciation for cultures and histories you may not know.
Scholarships available. Check out our FAQs for more information on online classes. Barnes classes also make great gifts.
For a limited time, get 10% off your first class. Simply enter code NEWSTUDENT at checkout.
Upcoming Online Classes
Art in Context
Thursdays, June 8 – June 29, 1 – 3pm
Explore the origins of abstract art in Europe through avant-garde painting, architecture, sculpture, photography, and film.
Understanding Materials and Techniques
Thursdays, June 8 – June 29, 6 – 8pm
Study new approaches to traditional painting methods with artist and instructor Jonathan Pinkett.
Art in Context
Tuesday, June 20, 10am – 4pm
Take a closer look at the collection’s West African sculpture, Native American pottery, Mediterranean antiquities, and more.
Barnes Method
Tuesday, August 15, 10am – 4pm
In a world filled with conceptual art and installations, why do paintings continue to hold our interest? Instructor: Kaelin Jewell
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Sue Williamson & Lebohang Kganye: Tell Me What You Remember
A cross-generational dialogue featuring two of South Africa’s most acclaimed contemporary artists.
The Barnes–de Mazia Certificate Program
This special track offers an immersion in the Barnes Method and an introduction to other interpretive approaches.
The Barnes Collection: See Art Differently
Explore paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and other artists, plus African sculpture, metalwork, and decorative arts. Try our new mobile guide!