Programs & Learning
Family & Youth Programs
Education programs like Early Enrichment, Teen Art Club, Art and Science Camp, as well as art classes with local teaching artists all are designed to inspire families and youth of all ages.
Adult Programs
We organize a variety of programming designed to engage adults in the community to create art and celebrate artists. Programs include lectures, classes and workshops, artists talks, and more.
Museum Tours & Gallery Guides
Guided tours are available to the public, year-round and free of charge. Anytime the galleries are open, you can always expect a docent to greet you and support you in taking a self-guided tour. We also offer Gallery Guides for each exhibition.
MoNA Moments Podcast
MoNA Moments is the Museum of Northwest Art's podcast that connects our diverse audience to a variety of content related to museum exhibitions including speakers, panels, events and more.
Outside In Gallery
Come explore MoNA’s Education Gallery, which is dedicated to the inclusion of those outside of the museum. This gallery creates a space for the museum community's voices to be heard.
Resources for Educators
From our MoNA Link School Partnership Program to our Art Box Lending Library and Art Lesson Archives, we offer a range of free resources designed to support teachers as they integrate art into their classrooms. Check out this poster for more information!
MoNA Link
Established in 2003, this program is a partnership between MoNA and local school districts designed to provide art education opportunities. MoNA Link is a comprehensive one-year professional development program that offers multiple museum visits and standards based integrated art lessons designed by museum educators.
Community Outreach & Bridge Programs
MoNA builds community relationships by partnering with organizations, providing art kits and creating bridge programs, such as The Writing’s on the Wall: Poetry at MoNA.
Interested in teaching a class or workshop at MoNA? Click the button below to apply to be added to MoNA’s Teaching Art Roster:
MoNA’s Class Cancellation Policy
If MoNA cancels the class, the student has two options:
100% Non-transferable refund
Generously choose to donate the full amount to support MoNA's Education Programs. The student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.
If the student decides to cancel the class, they have the following options based on timing of cancellation:
Cancels seven days or more before class:
The student has the option of 100% non-transferable refund or can generously choose to donate the full amount to support MoNA's Education Programs. The student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.
Cancels less than seven days before the class or a no show:
The student is not eligible for a refund. These funds will be considered a generous donation to support MoNA's Education Programs and the student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.
All questions regarding refunds and cancellations should be directed to education@museumofnwart.org.