An artist speaking to a group of teachers in the Memory Mirror installation

Educator Night

Event Program

The Teacher's Lounge, open all evening, 4:30-8:30 pm

In the Creative Hub, we will have space to create, unwind, snack, and socialize. You will also find an example of our Art Lives Here traveling art exhibit program, information about all of our field trip offerings, and demonstrations of how to make the most of our teaching resource website.

Workshop Session 1, 5:30-6:30 PM

You may choose from one of two options:

Field Trips 101: Feeling overwhelmed by where to even start planning for a field trip? Meet with our group services team who will walk you through step by step how to book, prepare and make the most of your visit. This interactive workshop is flexible to meet your needs, ask as many questions as you’d like! Location: Sky Blue Workshop in the Creative Hub

I Invent It, My Hands Draw a Cloud with Emily Hope Dobkin: Meet and learn from local artist and community organizer as she explores I Invent It, My Hands Draw a Cloud, a co-created mural in the martin building’s Duncan Hall.

Dobkin describes herself as "a community organizer meets arts educator meets creative entrepreneur." Holding a master’s degree in arts management with a focus on community arts from the University of Oregon, as well as a bachelor’s in creative writing from Goucher College, Dobkin is the face behind BETTERISH. Through workshops, consulting, pop-up events and storytelling, BETTERISH aims to serve as a platform to encourage people to make better things, have better relationships and experience better daily life. Location: Wild Plum Workshop, Creative Hub

Social Time and Art Talks, 6:30-7:30 pm

Connect with your colleagues and explore the museum. An assortment of 10-minute spotlight talks can be found throughout the museum.

Workshop Session 2, 7:30-8:30 pm

Hungry for more? Check out the workshop you didn’t attend in the first session or continue exploring on your own!

Field Trips 101: Feeling overwhelmed by where to even start planning for a field trip? Meet with our group services team who will walk you through step by step how to book, prepare and make the most of your visit. This interactive workshop is flexible to meet your needs, ask as many questions as you’d like! Location: Sky Blue Workshop in the Creative Hub

I Invent It, My Hands Draw a Cloud with Emily Hope Dobkin: Meet and learn from local artist and community organizer as she explores I Invent It, My Hands Draw a Cloud, a co-created mural in the martin building’s Duncan Hall.

Dobkin describes herself as "a community organizer meets arts educator meets creative entrepreneur." Holding a master’s degree in arts management with a focus on community arts from the University of Oregon, as well as a bachelor’s in creative writing from Goucher College, Dobkin is the face behind BETTERISH. Through workshops, consulting, pop-up events and storytelling, BETTERISH aims to serve as a platform to encourage people to make better things, have better relationships and experience better daily life. Location: Wild Plum Workshop, Creative Hub

School and Teacher programs are supported by the William Randolph Hearst Endowment for Education Programs, Nancy Benson Education Endowment Fund, CenturyLink Endowment, and Jim Kelley and Amie Knox Education Endowment Fund. Funding is also provided by The Virginia W. Hill Foundation, Aegon Transamerica Foundation, Sidney E. Frank Foundation – Colorado Fund, Margulf Foundation, Riverfront Park Community Foundation, and the residents who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).