Schools and Teachers

The Frick’s education department designs programs that explore the interdisciplinary nature of the site.

From fine art in The Frick Art Museum to primary sources in Clayton to the industry of transportation in our Car and Carriage Museum, our programs stress hands-on, interactive learning, provide collaborative experiences, and encourage deductive reasoning and critical thinking for all ages.

School Groups

Knowledgeable. Engaging. Interdisciplinary. Relevant. These are just some of the words teachers have used to describe our museum educators and the tours and workshops we provide for students of all ages. At the Frick, we offer an array of creative, interactive, hands-on learning experiences that bring classrooms back year after year.

As a single institution with multiple collections, the Frick Art & Historical Center experience equals more than the sum of its parts. Our interdisciplinary, standards-based programs can be customized to fit your curriculum needs, just give us call!

Contact our Education Department by phone at 412-205-2022, weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, or via e-mail to discuss a variety of options for your school visit.

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Field trip grants available to K–12 schools from Target

Target offers Field Trip Grants to help schools defray the costs of bringing students to museums, historical sites and cultural organizations. Since launching the program four years ago, the company has awarded grants to schools in all 50 states, providing more than a million children to date with the opportunity to enhance their studies via these unique, firsthand learning experiences.

During the 2011-2012 school year, each Target store will award three Target Field Trip Grants of up to $700 each to K–12 schools. The Frick encourages teachers to apply for this grant. Get more information.

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Check out these links   2011–2012 Guide to School and Teacher Programs Click here   Clayton Tour Video Preview This 11-minute video will give your students a brief tour through each of Clayton's rooms. It serves as a great introduction or wrap-up to your field trip.   Summer Dreamers Camp View a slideshow of photos from our August 2010 Summer Dreamers Camp for Pittsburgh Public Schools' students, and the artSLAM! exhibition of student artwork that followed.   Art Projects View art projects created by students who participate in classes at the Frick.

What teachers are saying about us Thank you so much for yet another wonderful field trip. The rain did not even dampen my students’ enthusiasm. They loved their day. Many said it was their favorite field trip to date. My parent chaperones were even more excited than my students for the day and they were not disappointed. Many sent me notes thanking me for planning such a worthwhile trip for their children. Shirley Bates, St Alphonsus School, Wexford, PA The Frick is the best museum in Pittsburgh. There is so much to do and such a variety to do that multiple groups could be here and engaged in something of interest to all. Lisa Machado, Bethel Park School District The docents were knowledgeable and ‘kid-friendly.’ Karen McDowell, Campus School of Carlow University The GATE/STARR team at PA Cyber offers several field trips each year. The Frick experience is one of the best organized, highly educational, and well-taught events that we attend. Marian Acon, PA Cyber School Wonderful field trip experience for my students. We look forward to it every year. It has been written into our 11th grade curriculum! Brian Devinney, Pine-Richland High School Your tour guides/docents were very knowledgeable and worked very well with the diverse age range that was brought to your facility. The students have been commenting ever since their trip that they were surprised art and history could be so much fun! Great work! We will be back! We have also discussed the facilities and our experience with various teachers from neighboring schools and districts! Greg Adams, Freeport Area High School

Teacher Resources

Download bibliographies, pre and post visit activities and images for use in your classroom.

Act 48 Programs

As a PDE approved provider, we offer a variety of Act 48 opportunities for teachers throughout the school year.

Our interactive, standards-based workshops build on the resources of the Frick, offering opportunities for teachers to create lesson plans that relate their areas of expertise to special exhibitions and the permanent collections of the Frick.

Teachers may also earn Act 48 activity hours by attending public lectures and workshops, and completing related lesson plans.

To learn more about our Act 48 programs, contact Laura Ainsley, Assistant Curator of Education at:

E-mail:	lainsley@TheFrickPittsburgh.org
Telephone:	412-371-0600, ext. 540

In-service Programs

In-service Programs: At the Frick or at Your School

The Frick Art & Historical Center is one institution that offers multiple experiences. Utilize the Frick as an education resource for teacher in-service programs at our site or yours.

Work with the Education Department to custom design an in-service day for your district, school or department. Programs are standards-based and emphasize cross-curricular connections with special attention to assessment anchors.

Some suggestions for in-service programs include:

Teacher Memberships

Did you know there is a category of membership just for teachers and administrators?

You can enjoy all the regular benefits of membership at the Individual level and receive free admission for two to all lectures and discounts on Act 48 programs for the same low cost of $45.00.

Contact the Membership Department to sign up today!

Telephone:

412-371-0600, ext. 572