Pre-K / Elementary School
Pre-K / Elementary Programs
The Trout Gallery Education Program provides lively, cross-disciplinary museum programs to Pre/Elementary classes. The programs encourage creativity and learning through meaningful encounters with art and cultural artifacts, and through participation in age-specific group activities and hands-on projects. Class size limited to 28 students. With the exception of programs offered in collaboration with area partners (CALC, Carlisle Parks and Recreation Department), all progrmas are offered free of charge.
**The Trout Gallery has funds to pay for bus transportation for groups. Please inquire while making a reservation.
Spring 2025
TOP SECRET
K-3rd Grades (5-8 years)
The first SATURDAY of every month from 10:30-12:00PM AM: OCT-DEC and FEB-MAY
MEETS AT BOSLER LIBRARY AND ENDS AT THE TROUT GALLERY
What kinds of objects can be found in the vaults of The Trout gallery? And what stories might they tell us? Join us as we explore mystery objects contained in our vaults through stories and hands-on art activities. Don't miss out!
Reservations are required for these programs. Children must be accompained by a caregiver.
Email Hadley D'Esopo at desopoh@dickinson.edu.
Art Clash: Old Masters vs. Modern Mavericks
Weekdays February-April 6
K-5
This dynamic art workshop invites young artists on a journey through art history, exploring the fascinating connections and contrasts between contemporary art and the masterpieces of the past. Through engaging discussions, hands-on projects, and playful explorations, students will discover how artists of today draw inspiration from the art that came before them.
Whispers of the Past, Visions of the Future: Art in Conversation
Weekdays February-April 6
6-12
Step into Whispers of The Past, an exhibition tour where the boundaries between past and present dissolve, and artworks and artifacts engage in a vibrant dialogue across centuries. This isn't just a viewing experience; it's an invitation to listen in on the fascinating conversations unfolding between contemporary visions and historical treasures. Imagine Andy Warhol whispering secrets to contemporary paintings of technology and media culture, or a Neolithic stone tools debating form and function with a contemporary sculpture about boyood. Whispers of The Past brings these imagined dialogues to life, exploring the surprising connections, intriguing contrasts, and shared human experiences that resonate across time.
Email desopoh@dickinson.edu to set up a time for your group.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Bilingual, ESL, and Language Learning
The Trout Gallery offers award-winning programs that combine art and language to promote language acquisition and cultural appreciation. Language learning classes are available in Spanish, French, German and Italian. Please contact us to learn more about bilingual tours, ESL offerings, and language learning programs for your group.
To schedule a tour, register or ask questions, email Heather Flaherty, Curator of Education, flaherth@dickinson.edu or (717) 245-1492.
