Teachers' Club
Special Programs Just for Teachers
Rockwell Programming designed for You and Your Students! Don’t miss Norman Rockwell at the WAG – A blockbuster exhibition featuring works never before seen in Canada!
- Curriculum Links • All of our school programs support the Manitoba Visual Arts curriculum. Check out applicable Social Studies curriculum links for students in Early, Middle and Senior years. We also offer curriculum connections to ELA for Early, Middle and Senior years. To book your interactive school tour, please call 204.786.6641 ext. 208.
- Teacher's #1 Choice - Rockwell Drawn Out School Program • Bring your class to the WAG for the ultimate Rockwell experience! In this full-day program, students start with a 75-minute drawing tour of American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell, have lunch in one of our rooms, then go to the WAG Studio Building, where they will enjoy a 75-minute art-making workshop based on Rockwell’s drawing techniques. Book at 204.789.1762. School Program fees apply.
- Norman Rockwell Family Guide • This fun and educational guidebook provides insightful ideas and activities to try with children and students of all ages. A wonderful guide to prepare your students for touring the exhibition! Call 789-1762 for FREE copies.
Teacher’s Club • Want to get the latest scoop on what’s going on at the WAG for students and teachers? Just send an email to youth-programs@wag.ca and join our on-line Teachers' Club for free. We’ll let you know about special events, exhibitions, and educational programs that you won’t want to miss!
Professional Development for Teachers • Join us for an informative tour of the WAG’s ever-popular annual children’s exhibition Through the Eyes of a Child, followed by a hands-on workshop with WAG Studio artists. Come away with a multitude of quality art-making ideas to take back to your classroom.
Early Years Session: Thursday, April 5, 5-9 pm
Middle/Senior Years Session: Thursday, April 19, 5-9 pm
Cost: $65; $50 for school members
WAG Student Art Board • The WAG's Student Art Board provides teenagers with the opportunity to explore their creativity and design their own WAG-inspired events (while earning a high-school volunteer credit!). Several schools have nominated two students to sit on this board which meets regularly with WAG staff to discuss and implement programs and events aimed at a teen audience.
Gallery Hours
Tuesday through Sunday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Closed Mondays
Extended Hours in May:
- Fridays to 9pm
- May 24, 25, 26 & 27: 10am-10pm