Teacher Program

The Silk Road and Beyond: Travel, Trade, and Transformation

Spend the evening learning about the exciting museum-wide, 15-month-long celebration of the Silk Road. The exhibition The Silk Road and Beyond: Travel, Trade, and Transformation features special gallery installations of ancient to contemporary Asian and European artwork. This innovative program explores the transport of knowledge and material goods between East and West, resulting in the global exchange of artistic, cultural, and intellectual traditions. During this event, participants will learn about the exhibition and related programs for students and teachers, attend gallery tours, see and hear artists and musicians, and discover ways to incorporate this fascinating material into their teaching.

Meets Illinois State Goals in Language Arts, Social Science, and Fine Arts.

NEW FORMAT!!!
3:45 Registration begins
4:15 Music Performance (Fullerton Auditorium)
4:30 Silk Road Presentation (Fullerton Auditorium)
5:30 Gallery tours, artist demonstration, musician performing in gallery, resource fair, and LIGHT refreshments (Galleries, Education Center, and Trading Room)

Go to the Teacher Program Registration to apply online.

Reservations: Required

Ewer. China; Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (porcelain); English, c. 1610 (silver). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Medard W. Welch.