Back to School Night
October 1
5:30–8pm
Tacoma Art Museum
Back to School Night is an annual community collaboration between many of the Puget Sound’s museums and other educational organizations. Educators from all over the area come to see what we have to offer to enhance their current curricula.
Back to School Night has been held since 2002, and happens each year in October at one of Tacoma’s downtown museums – the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum or the Washington State History Museum. This free event invites educators of all kinds to come visit booths representing more than 20 organizations offering educational programming, hear presentations about that programming, try their hand at making art and other hands-on experiences, view stellar performances in a variety of disciplines, participate in our raffle to win fabulous prizes, and of course, enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres!
Attendants will receive bags to collect their goodies in, each containing a full contact list of each participating organization and other useful information.
When & Where
October 1, 2008
5:30 – 8 pm
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
For Teachers
Admission, prizes, food, wine, and a fabulous night at the museum are all free, but reservations are requested. To RSVP or with any questions, please contact Teacher@TacomaArtMuseum.org or 253.272.4258 x3038. In your email or phone message, please include your name, school, and contact information.
For Our Community Partners
Interested in hosting a booth, providing entertainment, or donating an item or service to the raffle? Download the registration form (pdf file) to sign up or learn more.
Back to School Night 2008 is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Dimmer Family Foundation.
Next Steps
Check out some of the Education programs the Museum of Glass offers. Our School Tours, Science of Art program and the Virtual Hot Shop are all big hits with teachers and students alike.
