South Bend Museum of Art

school & docent programs

Museum Morning

Every fifth grade student from three school systems visits both the SBMA and the Snite Museum of Art on the same morning for a docent led tour. Click HERE for more information.

Docent Program

The Docent Program is in its 37th year and has fifty participating members. These community volunteers receive ongoing education related to exhibitions and art history. Click here for volunteer information.

Sculpture Quest

Students receive a docent tour and then participate in a studio art activity related to the current exhibition. A variety of programming is offered to local public school systems including teacher workshops, career counseling for students and jurying of visual art contests. Production of printed matter to support all school programs, personal visits with teachers and administrators and informational mailings keep the programs running at full capacity.