School Programs
Come to the Barnes, or we’ll come to you. Our programs will nourish your students’ imaginations and serve your curricular goals.
Teacher Resources
Looking closely, listening openly, sharing observations—a pre-K–12 lesson with the Barnes Foundation encourages students to have a curious, creative voice. Use the resources below to extend your students’ learning and sign up for teacher emails to stay informed of new opportunities.
For Your Visit
For the Art of Math Challenge
Students in grades 1–12 take on the Art of Math Challenge in teams of three or more. Each submission consists of a 3D model of one of three selected artworks from the Barnes collection and a written statement. The competition culminates with a display of qualifying models at the Barnes’s PECO Free First Sunday Family Day on April 4, 2027, where winners are announced, prizes are awarded, and participants are honored in a grand ceremony! Learn more and register by January 30 for the 2027 Art of Math Challenge.
For Special Exhibitions
Sky Hopinka: Red Metal Dust (March 21, 2026–January 18, 2027)
Slideshow with Images and Discussion Questions
Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America (September 20, 2026–January 10, 2027)
Slideshow with Images and Discussion Questions
View lessons for other recent special exhibitions.