School Outreach Programs
The ICA’s school outreach programs are dedicated to enriching students' educational experiences by bringing the world of art into the classroom and inviting students to explore it firsthand through field trips. Our programs are designed to align with educational curricula and California content standards, offering interactive and engaging learning opportunities that inspire creativity and critical thinking.
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The Valise Project
In Class
Bring an interactive art experience into your classroom!
Over the course of two 60-minute sessions, our teaching artists bring works of contemporary art directly into the classroom, leading lessons that both connect directly to math, language arts, social studies and science curricula, and offer opportunities for hands-on art-making.
The Valise Project is inspired by renowned 20th century French artist, Marcel Duchamp, who designed miniatures of his works and carried them in suitcases to share with others. Each valise provides students a complete experience: from seeing, discussing, and touching the art to creating works of their own.
List of Valises
Valises are portables works of contemporary art. Our valises span wide-ranging topics and mediums, and can be selected to best fit curricula and grade levels. Check out our full list of valises to see what might be the best fit for your students!
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Field Trips and Guided Tours
Interactive tour that includes a 90-minute exploration of the gallery and art making activity.
Bring your class or group to ICA San Diego! Your field trip will include a guided tour of ICA San Diego exhibitions led by a teaching artist. Visitors will have the opportunity to look closely, question, and share perspectives about contemporary art, followed by a hands-on art project inspired by the artwork.
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