The Sordoni Art Gallery’s redesigned K-12 Program provides age- and subject-adapted tours and hands-on workshops to encourage an appreciation of the arts and an understanding of its role in society through direct engagement. Our programming is based around the Visual Art Curriculum Framework and The Standards Aligned System (SAS) developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
About the Program
The K-12 program lasts approximately two hours and can be adapted to fit your time scale. A guided tour will introduce your students to the artists, technology, and historical events that shape the exhibition. Next, the class will view the exhibition independently to think critically about the work. Finally, we will apply our knowledge in a hands-on workshop that will allow your class to bring home their own masterpieces.
CURRENT EXHIBITION INFORMATION (.pdf)
About the Sordoni Art Gallery
The Sordoni Art Gallery is a different kind of classroom. Located on the Wilkes University campus on South Main St. in Wilkes Barre, the Sordoni Art Gallery collaborates, supports, and serves arts and cultural initiatives in the Northeast Pennsylvania region. Education and exhibition are central to the Gallery's public service mission.
Van and bus accommodations are available.
Please contact melissa.carestia@wilkes.edu for more information on the exhibition, programming or transportation assistance.
Tour Outline
- Introduction to the Sordoni Art Gallery and staff (9.1.I) - 10 min
- Get to know the Sordoni Art Gallery and SAG staff and learn about attending the exhibitions and programs SAG offers.
- Guided tour (9.2; 9.3; 9.4) - 30 min
- The expert staff at SAG will guide your group through the exhibition.
- Independent viewing/Q&A (9.3; 9.4) - 20 min
- Take about some time to explore the exhibition on your own to develop questions and answers about the work on display. Then, we’ll come back together to chat about anything we have uncovered.
- Hands-on workshop (9.1) - 45 min
- Ready to make a masterpiece? We will all take some time to apply what we have learned in a hands-on workshop!
Register for a Tour
Register for a group tour of the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University by completing the following form. Please allow 2-3 days for our staff to process your request.
For more information, please contact:
Melissa Carestia
Assistant Director, Sordoni Art Gallery
melissa.carestia@wilkes.edu