SAM Educators

Attention Educators!

Have you attended a school tour at the Seattle Art Museum and been captivated by Saya Woolfalk's "Lessons From the Institute of Empathy"? Are you interested in learning more about Woolfalk's work and practice?

Join us at the Seattle Asian Art Museum next Thursday, August 27th from 6:30-7:30pm to hear from the artist herself at SAM Talks: An Evening with Saya Woolfalk! Tickets are just $10 for the public and $5 for SAM members.

Feel free to message us with any questions. We hope to see you there!

SAM Talks: An Evening with Saya Woolfalk Due to construction, this talk will take place at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Doors open at 6 pm. Saya Woolfalk's  Lessons from the Insitute of …

Join us for a two-day workshop where educators will reflect on the powerful connection between history, identity, and how art can thread these experiences together. Educators will learn from our partners, Sankofa Impact, and experiment with Lila Alexis Thomas as our teaching artist.

RSVP for free: https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/events/summer-institute-for-educators-identity-bridging-past-and-future-aug-12-26

Educators - Join MOPOP for our FREE “Pop Culture & Activism” Teacher PD on May 16! Participants will analyze examples of activism in pop culture, identify the "machines" used to amplify their messages, and reflect on how we can make a difference.

🗓️ May 16, 2026 �⏰ 10:30am-1pm

Register today! https://www.mopop.org/education/teacher-professional-development

Join us next Thursday!

Spring Educator Open House | Beyond Mysticism events Seattle Art Museum Spring Educator Open House | Beyond Mysticism Thu Mar 5 2026 4–7 pm Seattle Art Museum rsvp now Photo: Jen Au Join us this spring at the Seattle Art Museum for an inspiring evening centered on Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest. This Spring Educator Open House invites...

Thanks Community Transit for highlighting how educators can visit SAM and other destinations on field trips via public transit!

Take Community Transit for your next school field trip | Community Transit A sixth-grade teacher in Edmonds is taking students on field trips using public transit, teaching real-world skills while exploring the Pacific Northwest. Learn how Community Transit makes affordable, educational class trips possible.

Join us for our FREE Spring Educator Open House on Thursday, March 5th at the Seattle Art Museum: https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/events/spring-educator-open-house-beyond-mysticism-mar-5

Connect with other educators over complementary food and drinks, take a tour of our brand-new exhibition Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest, and experience the school tour workshop facilitated by local artist Nikki Jabbora-Barber. RSVP and bring a guest ✨

Did you know? Educators can visit the Seattle Art Museum and Seattle Asian Art Museum for free! Request passes for yourself and up to 3 guests via our new form: https://form.asana.com/?k=kv5RgUv5wtbQv6Zsk4U9uw&d=16948530586553

Photo credit: Chloe Collyer