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To schedule a tour for children or school groups, please contact tours@taubmanmuseum.org or
540-204-4120 for more information.
The Art to Storytelling Tour: Featuring the exhibtion, LeUyen Came Along
Known for her unique and wonderful character design in various books she has illustrated and written, LeUyen Pham bring us a vibrant exhibition that showcases her artistic career in children’s books. She has illustrated over 120 books and has her own series of books, such as Vamperina Ballerina, The Princess In Black, and Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn.
After students observe the galleries with her work, they will get a chance to create artwork inspired by the award-winning illustrator and author. Younger students will get the opportunity to illustrate either an ending or a cover to one of her books. Older students will have the opportunity to take a deeper look at the thought process that goes into character design. They will then use the methods and strategies to create their own character.
Related SOLS (Kindergarten -5th Grade)
English:K.RV.1. B; K.RV.1. F; K.RL.1. B; K. RL. 1. D; K.C. 1. A; 1.RL. 1. A-D; 1. RL. 3. A-C; 1.C.1. A; 1. C. 2. A-B; 2. RV. 1. A-B; 2. RL. 1. A, C, D; 2. RI. 1. A-B; 2.RI.2. B; 2. RI. 3. C; 2.C.1. A; 2.C. 2. A,C; 3.RL.1. C; 3. RL. 2. D; 3. RL.3. C; 3.C.1. A; 3. C. 2. A; 4.RI.2. C; 4.C.1. A; 4.C.2. A; 5.C.1. A; 5.C.4. A-C
Related SOLS (6th-12th Grade)
English: 6.RL.1. A,E; 6.RL.3. A; 7.RL.1. C; 7.C.1. A; 7.C.2. A; 7.C.4. A,C; 8.C.1. A; 8.C.4. A, C; 10.C.2. A; 10.C.4. A-D; 11.C.1. A; 11.C.2. A; 11.C.4. A-C; 12.C.1. A; 12.C.2. A; 12.C.4. A-D
Duration: 90 minutes for 2-3 classes/groups; 120 minutes for 4 classes/groups
Cost: $5 per student, required chaperones free (1 per 10 children required), additional chaperones $5
Roanoke County K-1st grade free
The Science of Art: Featuring New Visions for the Permanent Collection 75th Anniversary Exhibition
What does art and science have in common? More than you might think! In this tour, students will explore how artists use principles of light, color, chemistry, mathematics, and even engineering to bring their ideas to life. This tour also highlights how artists think like scientists, by using the scientific method. Just like in a lab, artists:
– Observe the world carefully
– Ask questions about how things look or work
– Form hypotheses about how to create certain effects
– Experiment with materials and techniques
– Analyze results and refine their approach
Perfect for curious minds, this tour encourages students to see art not just as something to admire, but as something to investigate.Following the tour, students will use critical thinking and the scientific method to experiment with composition and color to create their own work of art.
Duration: 90 minutes for 2-3 classes/groups; 120 minutes for 4 classes/groups
Cost: $5 per student, required chaperones free (1 per 10 children required), additional chaperones $5
Roanoke County K-1st grade free
Nature, Culture, and Brilliance: Featuring the exhibition, Transcendent Beauty by Mindy Lam
Mindy Lam is an artist and jewelry designer celebrated for her meticulously handcrafted jewelry and other items featuring her signature metal lace work. Lam transforms delicate materials such as Swarovski crystals, metals, and semi-precious stones into intricate wearable sculptures that feel both ethereal and bold. From couture pieces for the red carpet to ready-to-wear for an evening out, Lam’s work is beloved by tastemakers and fashion influencers the world over.
During this tour, students will investigate how Chinese culture and nature inspires Mindy Lam’s work while also exploring how her art tells stories and expresses identity. Students will then be encouraged to take the roll of designer and artist, working within a budget to create a design for a stunning wearable work of art.
Duration: 90 minutes for 2-3 classes/groups; 120 minutes for 4 classes/groups
Cost: $5 per student, required chaperones free (1 per 10 children required), additional chaperones $5
Roanoke County K-1st grade free
