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Education + Family Programming
Children's Studio Collage Frankie.jpeg
Children's Studio Collage Frankie.jpeg

Calling all Bay Area students ages 14-18! The inaugural cohort joins weekly classes taught by local educators to learn more about art exhibitions, contemporary artists, and different career pathways in the arts. The group, led by City Studio artists Amy Berk and Chris Treggiari, will focus on current exhibitions at ICA SF: The Poetics of Dimensions, Maryam Yousif: Riverbend, and Spotlight: Kathleen Ryan. At the end of the semester, teens will work together to organize your own zine and poetry festival. Show your work to the public and celebrate with friends and family.

Supported by funding from the Foundation for Quality Housing Opportunities.

Deadline to apply for the first cohort was 11:59pm PST on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024.

In 2023 alone, we welcomed 36 school groups (500 students) ranging from preschoolers to college students. ICA SF staff offers guided tours for schools, organizations, and groups of all ages.

Hear what teachers and students are saying about their visits:

  • “It’s fantastic to have a space where my high school students can interact so intimately with contemporary art pieces with the support of museum staff.”

  • “The students’ up close and personal experience with the art was powerful. They were riveted by the lessons and the background information—it was just the right level for them.”

  • “I really appreciate how kind and welcoming you were to me and my peers. Talking to you made me want to work at a museum.”

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In 2024, over 400 kids and families visited ICA SF for free coloring pages, workshops, and art activities inspired by our current exhibitions. Programming partners have included the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts and the Coalition on Homelessness.

In 2023, approximately 800 kids participated in Children’s Studio with their families. ICA SF partnered with SFUSD and elementary level visual art teachers to develop activities inspired by our exhibitions on view, and partnered with Enterprise for Youth to hire high school interns to teach and facilitate.