CFAM is committed to interdisciplinary enquiry and learning, and its staff is always willing to help faculty and students discover how art illuminates and provides a context for different academic disciplines, leading to a lifelong appreciation of visual culture.

Curatorial and education staff members are available to provide resources that illustrate links between works of art and a variety of curricula.  The can also organize gallery assignments for collegiate visitors to enhance their in-class studies.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

CFAM enhances traditional classroom learning by providing opportunities for hands-on learning.  Instructors may select objects from our permanent collection for students to study in a small group setting.

We encourage all disciplines to make use of this resource, not just art and art history courses, as these experiences are unique opportunities that encourage the understanding of other cultures and historical eras.

The Siemens Print Study Room is also available for the study of our works on paper collection or for small object-based discussion groups.  If you are looking to inspire your students with a change of their surrounding, CFAM can be used to hold classroom discussions.

Class Tours

Guided tours by appointment for college or university groups of ten or more may be scheduled three weeks in advance of the tour date.  The galleries are also available for self-guided tours by classes or groups during all hours of operation.  We ask that you make  appointments for these visits to ensure that everyone has the most enjoyable and engaging experience.

Sketching

Sketching is allowed in the galleries with pencil only.  Paper is limited to 16 x 20 inch hand held pads.  We ask that you be respectful of other visitors in the gallery and not block pathways or artwork.