Professional Development
Connect and create during Saturday workshops and week-long summer programs that explore permanent collection artworks and special exhibitions; CPEs provided. View upcoming programs here.
Professional development and object-based student learning experiences designed to support classroom teaching objectives
School Tours
Schedule free, docent-guided tours for your students to learn about art from around the world and across time. Learn more here.
Resources
Elements of Art
Principles of Design
Guardians in the Galleries
Illustrating Identity
Picturing Plot
Storytelling in Action
Fashion Forward
Global Gallery Night
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 5–8 pm
This special event provides high school students the opportunity to learn about a selected artwork from the Kimbell’s permanent collection and share their perspectives with audiences at the museum. Each participating student will lead a brief discussion (5–10 minutes) about a selected artwork.
This application deadline is Monday, March 2.
Applicants will be notified of their status by Friday, March 13.
Orientation will take place at the Kimbell on Saturday, March 28, 1–4:30 pm. Students must attend orientation in order to participate in Global Gallery Night. Teachers are encouraged to join!
When selecting artwork choices, please reference the 2026 Featured Artworks List.
Museum Forum for Teachers
Monday–Friday, June 8–12, 2026 | 10 am–3:30 pm
An immersive summer program for educators presented by The Warehouse, Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Museum of Art, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Kimbell Art Museum. Participating middle and high school teachers in all disciplines are invited to:
- Participate in group discussions and creative activities designed to deepen understanding of contemporary and modern art and architecture
- Develop strategies to teach, interpret, and use works of art
- Connect with thematic explorations of collections, resources, and staff from each museum
- Exchange ideas with other classroom teachers
APPLICATION deadline extended to May 20, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by May 29.
TUITION is $300. The cost includes all instruction, materials, and lunch each day.
Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Program sessions are held at each of the participating institutions, and CPE Credit is available for participation.
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Summer Institute for Teachers
Tuesday–Friday, June 2–5, 2026 | 10 am–4 pm
Educators are invited to participate in this free professional development exploring the special exhibition The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem.
Summer Institute for Teachers is supported by the Dorothy Hinderer Memorial Gift.
SIFT will include:
• Workshop with local artist
• Studio art activities and lesson plans
• Exhibition-focused lectures
• Thematic docent-led tours in the special exhibition
• Drawing in the galleries
• Time and support to write an exhibition-inspired lesson plan
• Coffee and lunch every day
• 20 hours of CPE credits; educators must register for all four days.
Art Working
2025–2026 school year
High School Program
Studio art teachers are invited to apply for semester-long programs that provide high school students in-depth exposure to art and architecture. Over the course of three sessions, students engage in thematic discussions and then apply related ideas or techniques in studio-art activities. This school partnership is designed to complement the teacher's classroom curriculum and to help students build artist portfolios.
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