K-12 Programs
The Trout Gallery Education Program provides lively, cross-disciplinary museum programs to K-12 and homeschool audiences. The programs encourage creativity and learning through meaningful encounters with art and cultural artifacts, and through participation in age-specific group activities and hands-on projects. Class size limited to 28 students. All programs are offered free of charge.
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Summer 2025
The Sound of Vision
6-12th grades
Experience art through a new dimension! Join us for a unique program that delves into works of art where sound plays a pivotal role. From evocative installations to pieces that invite aural contemplation, we'll explore how artists harness the power of sound to enhance, transform, and deepen our understanding of their creations. Prepare to listen with your eyes and see with your ears as we uncover the hidden soundscapes within our collection.
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Related exhibition: To Listen Deeply
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The Printed World: Labor, Life, and Landscapes
6-12th grades
Delve into the fascinating world of printmaking in this comprehensive program spanning four centuries of artistic innovation. Explore a diverse array of printmaking processes – from the intricate lines of engraving and etching to the bold statements of woodcut and lithography, and the nuanced tones of mezzotint and aquatint. Discover how artists, from the 17th century to today, have utilized these dynamic mediums to capture the essence of labor and industry, intimate portraits, familiar everyday objects, sweeping landscapes, and bustling cityscapes. Uncover the techniques, stories, and social commentaries embedded within each impression, revealing the enduring power of the printed image to reflect and shape our world.
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​Related exhibition: Imprint: Selected Gifts from Eric Denker '75​
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Yearly: Spring and Fall
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Top Secret
5-8 year olds
Kids discover "top secret" treasures from The Trout's vaults in this program offered in collaboration with the Bosler Library. Offered the first Saturday of the month: Oct., Nov., Dec., Feb., Mar., Apr.
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Culture Studio
6-8th graders
This free after-school program is held at Lamberton and Wilson middle schools each Fall and Spring. Students explore culture through the lens of art during an 8-week themed session related to current exhibitions at The Trout Gallery. Permission slips detail dates and times and should be turned in at school. Offered: After school to 5pm
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Summer 2025
Summer Camp Programs
Area camps, homeschools, and other children's groups can schedule a free workshop or sign up for a weeklong camp program though an area partner.
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Ongoing Programs
Bilingual, ESL, and Language Learning
The Trout Gallery offers award-winning programs that combine art and language to promote language acquisition and cultural appreciation. Language learning classes are available in Spanish, French, German and Italian. Please contact us to learn more about bilingual tours, ESL offerings, and language learning programs for your group.
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