Field Trips

Education Days are back! Plan a field trip to Project 1 by ArtPrize — the first in a series of multi-sited public art exhibitions in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Explore spectacular large-scale public art and discover what artists can teach us about what it means to belong.

YOUTH EDUCATION DAYS PRESENTED BY:

Education Days: Guides

Our educator guides include classroom lessons and are an in-depth tool for educators to explore contemporary art practices and the large-scale public art at Project 1. Our lesson plans apply national art standards, create cross-curricular connections and emphasize research-based artmaking centered on big ideas.

Grades K-5 Big Idea: Community Through Storytelling

Grades 6-8 Big Idea: Community Through Storytelling

Grades 9-12 Big Idea: Exploring Access and Belonging

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Education Days: Classroom Artist Video Series

We’re creating a series of videos for schools and visitors that will provide an in-depth look at each Project 1 artist’s process and practice. Stay tuned, videos will be available soon.

Education Days: Guided Tour

Register your classroom for a FREE guided tour of Project 1. Our education staff and volunteer guides will help you explore Project 1 artwork in downtown Grand Rapids through these interactive tours — providing insight into the artmaking process, a look behind-the-scenes at the installation process, an exploration of theme connections and more. Guided tours will include a free student gift.

Guided Tours grades 3-8

Guided Tours grades 9-12

Education Days: Self-Guided Resources

Planning sessions

Our education team is available to help your school group create a self-guided Project 1experience, answering questions about bus parking, drop-off locations, custom walking routes, itineraries and more.
Contact: education@artprize.org

Bus parking

Download the Bus Parking Map

Spark a conversation

This is the go-to tool to help guide students in conversations about works of art.

Ask Yourself

Take a moment to pause and experience the work of art.
What do you see and hear? What is happening?
Why is it the way that it is?
How does it relate to your own life, feelings or ideas? Does it challenge you?
Speculate how the Artists are addressing the question of – what does it mean to belong?

Museum and gallery tours

Book a tour with one of the great arts and cultural institutions of Grand Rapids during your field trip. Please note that most tours are fee-based.

Link coming soon.

Project 1 Discovery Deck

These fun collectible cards include a creative challenge based on each Project 1 artist. Activities can be done in the classroom or at home. Coming soon.

Transportation Grants

Transportation grants up to $500 are available to educators to help offset their school’s transportation costs to Project 1. Grants are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Apply here