University Programs

The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia offers numerous possibilities for faculty, staff and students to use the museum as an extension of the classroom. Our diverse permanent collection provides rich opportunities for teaching, learning and research in a range of disciplines across campus. No matter what subject you teach, we can help you facilitate connections between our collection and your curriculum. To discuss the possibilities for your classes or research, contact Callan Steinmann, curator of education, at callan@uga.edu or 706.583.0111. 

Curriculum Connections and Class Visits

Faculty from departments across campus regularly use the museum and our collection as an extension of in-class curriculum. Our educators can support your class content with specialized tours of the permanent collection, frame your class visit around a temporary exhibition or pull works from storage for viewing. A class visit to the museum for object-based gallery learning provides unique opportunities for developing skills such as visual literacy, critical thinking, problem solving and oral communication. Educators are available to help you brainstorm ways to use the permanent collection or temporary exhibitions as a focus for student assignments and projects. 

For the foreseeable future, the museum will offer virtual tours led by education staff, self-guided visits, or a hybrid tour model with a combination of virtual and self-guided experiences. Available tour options are subject to change as the state, University and CDC guidelines change. We will work with you to determine the best tour format for your group.

Tour requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance, are based on schedule availability, and are limited to groups of 5 or more. To learn more about tour offerings, please contact the education department at gmoa-tours@uga.edu or request a tour online.

Faculty Collaborations

As both the campus art museum and the official state museum of art, the Georgia Museum of Art acts as a bridge between university and community audiences. The Faculty Perspectives gallery talk series invites faculty members from different departments to share their expertise with our visitors. The museum frequently presents public programs such as lectures, music performances and gallery talks that highlight the creative and scholarly projects of UGA faculty and students. 

Interested in learning more about connecting your classes with the museum? Contact Callan Steinmann, curator of education at callan@uga.edu or 706.583.0111.

Georgia Museum of Art Student Association

This student-run organization promotes the museum to students and encourages them to be involved in the arts at UGA and in Athens. The Student Association hosts free Student Nights at the museum three times a year, highlighting special exhibitions and featuring scavenger hunts and prizes, refreshments and music. Student Association members also organize community art events, including a pop-up artist market each spring. To learn more or to get involved, contact callan@uga.edu.