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Join a bilingual youth group art tour and studio session at The Art Institute of Chicago, exploring diverse artists and creating your own masterpieces. Perfect for summer learning and fun!
Join a bilingual youth group art tour and studio session at The Art Institute of Chicago, exploring diverse artists and creating your own masterpieces. Perfect for summer learning and fun!
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Explore creativity and culture during the Youth Group Tour + Studio experience at The Art Institute of Chicago. This engaging 2-hour program invites youth groups to discover the question "Who makes art?" through a bilingual (English & Spanish) guided tour exploring 3-4 iconic artworks. Led by passionate college interns, participants learn about the artists' backgrounds, inspirations, and processes, making art more accessible and relatable. After the tour, the group moves into a hands-on studio session where they create their own art inspired by the day's discoveries. This immersive experience offers both educational enrichment and creative fun, encouraging young people to express themselves and understand the diverse voices behind the art world. Ideal for summer visits, it combines interactive learning with practical application in a supportive environment. Perfectly located in Chicago, this experience also offers the chance to explore one of the nation’s richest art collections alongside a vibrant urban setting.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required.
Yes, the Youth Group Tour + Studio is designed for school-age youth, generally ages 8–18.
Yes, the entire experience is offered in both English and Spanish by bilingual guides.
No, all art materials are provided by The Art Institute to ensure a consistent experience.
Groups can have between 10 to 30 participants, ensuring personalized attention from the guides.
Yes, all areas of the museum and studio are wheelchair accessible.
No prior experience is needed; the program is designed to be welcoming and educational for all levels.
The Art Institute of Chicago, established in 1879, holds one of the oldest and largest art collections in the United States, reflecting diverse cultural stories.
The museum emphasizes sustainability by using eco-friendly art supplies and promoting environmental awareness through education programs.
The Art Institute of Chicago is a major museum in Chicago, Illinois that offers a broad range of educational programs for youth, school groups, and community audiences. The museum provides in-person tours, bilingual experiences in English and Spanish, virtual sessions, and hands-on art studio activities designed to connect students with artworks and creative practice. Education programs include college-intern-led Youth Group Tours (summer), bilingual Youth Group Tours (English & Spanish), and specially designed hour-long tours such as Art Across Cultures and Art + History: Chicago. Virtual options — including Art + Activism and Art + Access — support remote learning and accessibility through sensory-rich strategies and verbal descriptions. The Art Studio Experience pairs a guided tour with a hands-on mosaic-making studio session (available on Mondays), with a clear request to note accessibility needs at reservation time. Programs emphasize student-centered engagement, cultural reflection, and opportunities for personal expression. Educators and trained college interns lead sessions and shape interactions that meet diverse classroom goals. The museum highlights bilingual instruction and inclusive approaches to ensure learners of varied backgrounds and abilities can participate meaningfully. By offering seasonal, bilingual, in-person, and virtual formats, the Art Institute of Chicago supports classroom learning objectives, arts education standards, and community outreach. Groups planning visits are encouraged to review program descriptions and indicate accessibility or language needs when booking to ensure a successful, welcoming experience.
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