Evening for Educators: Back To School Edition

Discover how to bring the world to your classroom, online and onsite.

Be our guest at an educator’s night out at the Bowers.  The evening includes light bites, wine, art projects, and free all-gallery access with a spotlight talk by curatorial staff.

Get Priority bookings for 2022-23 School Year scholarships and tour dates when you stop by our school tour information table anytime during the event.

Let Loose at our art project stations where you can be the kid for a change and test out the art projects your class can enjoy during school tours.

Event Schedule

4 pm – 7 pm
Check-in Station: Sculpture Garden and Raffle Entry
John Lee Court: Art Projects, School Tour Information and Registration,

4:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Formal Welcome and Introduction from Bowers Education Department, John Lee Court

5 pm – 7 pm
Select Galleries Open: Ancient Arts of China, Spirits and Headhunters, First Californians, Missions and Ranchos, 111th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition

Note: Docents are stationed throughout the galleries and available to answer your questions. Demostrations of activities and tours will be offered drop-in style.
Norma Kershaw Auditorium: Virtual Tours Preview on Loop
Gallery Store: Enjoy 20% off your purchase, tonight only! Some Exclusions will apply.

5:30 pm
Guo Pei: The Art of Couture Sneak-Peak Presentation, Norma Kershaw Auditorium

6:30 pm
Raffle Winner Announced, John Lee Court