The Crocker Museum’s Art Ark, a mobile art education center designed for students in Pre-K through 8th grades, brings original works of art and activities to schools throughout the region. On the road with different exhibitions since 1980, the Art Ark is distinguished in the nation as one of the first mobile art museums, and one of the few including hands-on learning.
This is the final touring year of Form & Function: African and Asmat Art, a dynamic experience of sculpture, musical instruments, textiles, masks, and other objects from diverse African communities and the Asmat people of New Guinea. Form & Function enables students to explore the history, geography, culture, and creativity of African and Oceanic peoples through exposure to original artwork and active learning.
Each class will have an opportunity to go to the Art Ark (our day is this coming Thursday), learn about African and Asmat Art, and create a piece of art. Students will also get a pass to go visit the Crocker Art Museum with their families. So be on the look out!