Outreach

Face-to-Face: for Grades K – 2:
Students will learn about collecting and sharing those collections; what is housed in art museums; faces in art from Philbrook’s collection; artwork from many different cultures; time periods, media and the accompanying vocabulary; how to look at and participate in a discussion about art; and how to create their own masks. Maximum 25 students.

3-D Connections: for Grades 3 – 5:
Students will learn about: Philbrook’s collection of three-dimensional objects from various cultures and time periods; how the elements of art and principles of design pertain to sculpture; functional and non-functional objects; the vocabulary used to describe three-dimensional art; and how to create a sculpture out of air-dry clay. Maximum 25 students.

Highlights of Philbrook’s Collection
An introductory presentation on the museum’s permanent collection, which includes the renowned Italian Renaissance collection, Baroque art, ancient art and artifacts, 19th – 20th century European and American paintings and sculptures, Asian Art, African Art, and Native American Art. Along with works from the permanent collection, a presentation may include art from one of Philbrook’s special exhibitions.

The Phillips Family
Hear the story of the Phillips family, their historic home, and their decision to donate their home and land to become the region’s leading fine arts museum.

Villa and Garden Architecture
Experience the magnificent architecture of Villa Philbrook and its newly renovated 23 acres of beautifully manicured gardens.

Special Presentations
Presentations custom tailored from Philbrook’s diverse collection to fit the interest of your group can be made with three weeks advance notice.

To reserve a speaker, call (918) 748-5309. All requests require a minimum of two-week advanced notice, with requests for Special Presentations requiring three-week advanced notice.