Students in grades K-5 will explore all the ways they can be artists. Young artists will explore their imaginations, look closely at Clyfford Still’s art, and express themselves. During an inStill visit, school groups will split up into small groups led by a diverse group of CSM educators that will facilitate community building and a set of creative, hands-on workshops. Each of our workshops is developed based on our big ideas for the age group:

⏺ I belong in creative spaces.
⏺ I can be creative.
⏺ I am always learning about myself and others.

Every artist will receive a sketchbook to record their ideas and observations during and after their museum visit. Visiting the Clyfford Still Museum addresses multiple standards for the State of Colorado, Core Standards, and CASEL Social-Emotional Learning Framework.

Students in grades 6-12 will look closely at Clyfford Still's art to help them explore their own identity and ideas. During an inStill visit, school groups will split up into small groups led by a diverse group of CSM educators that will facilitate community building and a set of creative, hands-on workshops. Each of our workshops is developed based on our big ideas for the age group:

⏺ I belong in creative spaces that allow me to be myself and connect with others.
⏺ I can be creative. Creativity looks unique to each person.
Art can support me in the lifelong effort of learning about myself and others.
⏺ Every artist will receive a sketchbook to record their ideas and observations during and after their museum visit.

Every artist will receive a sketchbook to record their ideas and observations during and after their museum visit. Visiting the Clyfford Still Museum addresses multiple standards for the State of Colorado, Core Standards, and CASEL Social-Emotional Learning Framework.

In spring 2024, we worked with eleven preschool teachers at seven schools and ECE centers. Participating teachers explored the Museum and Clyfford Still’s artwork, then developed a test experience to try with their students. Students looked, moved, painted, felt, played, and explored. Teachers provided feedback about their experiment and their recommendations for the Museum’s first pre-k experiences. We have designed this pilot experience based on their findings and suggestions.

Full implementation of Pre-K experiences will begin January 2025. In the fall of 2024, we invite teachers to experience our pilot lesson and provide feedback to ensure that our workshops are fun, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to schools’ needs. To participate as a pilot school, fill out the form on the request page.

If traveling to the museum isn't accessible for your class, our learning and engagement team can come visit your classroom with our inStill To Go program.

Can’t make it to the Museum? Want to add a pre-or post-visit to your field trip? Bring our educators to you via video call. Both our K-5 (You Are An Artist) and 6-16 (Art and Ideas) lessons can be facilitated online.

Pre or Post Meetings:

Build anticipation and help students prepare for their field trip with a 30-minute pre-visit meeting. Museum educators will introduce you to the museum and Clyfford Still’s art to build excitement for the visit.

After your visit, have a follow-up meeting with museum educators to share your reflections and your artwork.