Programs & Learning

Explore our program offerings below or read through MoNA’s Education Programs Brochure, available in Español or English or as a poster in both languages. Please visit our calendar for all events!

Family & Youth Programs

Education programs like Early Enrichment, Teen Art Club, Art and Science Camp, as well as art classes with local teaching artists all are designed to inspire families and youth of all ages.

Adult Programs

We organize a variety of programming designed to engage adults in the community to create art and celebrate artists. Programs include lectures, classes and workshops, artists talks, and more.

Museum Tours & Gallery Guides

Guided tours are available to the public, year-round and free of charge. Anytime the galleries are open, you can always expect a docent to greet you and support you in taking a self-guided tour. We also offer Gallery Guides for each exhibition.

MoNA Moments Podcast

MoNA Moments is the Museum of Northwest Art's podcast that connects our diverse audience to a variety of content related to museum exhibitions including speakers, panels, events and more.

Outside In Gallery

Come explore MoNA’s Education Gallery, which is dedicated to the inclusion of those outside of the museum. This gallery creates a space for the museum community's voices to be heard.

Resources for Educators

From our MoNA Link School Partnership Program to our Art Box Lending Library and Art Lesson Archives, we offer a range of free resources designed to support teachers as they integrate art into their classrooms. Check out this poster for more information!

MoNA Link

Established in 2003, this program is a partnership between MoNA and local school districts designed to provide art education opportunities. MoNA Link is a comprehensive one-year professional development program that offers multiple museum visits and standards based integrated art lessons designed by museum educators.

Community Outreach

We work to build relationships with our community by providing art kits and mobile museum programs that partner with local organizations in a variety of ways.

Interested in teaching a class or workshop at MoNA? Click the button below to apply to be added to MoNA’s Teaching Art Roster:


MoNA’s Class Cancellation Policy

If MoNA cancels the class, the student has two options:

  • 100% Non-transferable refund 

  • Generously choose to donate the full amount to support MoNA's Education Programs. The student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.

If the student decides to cancel the class, they have the following options based on timing of cancellation:

  • Cancels seven days or more before class: 

    • The student has the option of 100% non-transferable refund or can generously choose to donate the full amount to support MoNA's Education Programs. The student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.

  • Cancels less than seven days before the class or a no show:

    • The student is not eligible for a refund. These funds will be considered a generous donation to support MoNA's Education Programs and the student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.

All questions regarding refunds and cancellations should be directed to education@museumofnwart.org.

Thank you to our supporters of the education program!