CATCO offers acting classes, school matinee performances, and summer camps for children and teens. Classes range from $75 for a week of audition training to $250 for a 10-week performance program. Summer camps are available at various price points from $25 for a 50-minute session to $350 for an intensive two-week program. The Columbus College of Art and Design provides art classes and workshops on Saturdays for students of all ages for $50-250. Their student exhibitions may interest high schoolers. The Columbus Museum of Art offers school tours focusing on critical thinking and free admission on Sundays. They provide teacher professional development through their Creativity Institute.

1. CATCO is Kids | 549 Franklin Avenue | catcoistheatre.org/education
Resident, professional theatre company. Formerly known as the Phoenix Theatre for Children.
Acting classes for children ages 8-18: $75 for a one week session of audition classes, $200-$250 for ten week
study and performance classes.
$5 tickets for matinee performances during the school year at 9:45 and 11 AM. “On-the-road” production tours
at schools.
20+ Summer camps from June to August. $25 for 50 minute, one week sessions. $150 for six hour, one week
sessions. $125 for monday – thursday, six hour, six week sessions culminating at the end of summer in a
performance. $350 for an intensive 7 hour, two week session focused on preparing students aged 10 – 18 for
auditions.
acting classes:
school matinees:
school tours:
summer camps:
614.453.4601
Heather Kalman | 614.719.6764 | HKalman@capa.com
Heather Burley | HBurley@catco.org
Joe Bishara | 614.464.9400 | JBishara@catco.org
Columbus College of Art and Design | 60 Cleveland Avenue | ccad.edu
Art college offering BFA and MFA degrees with focus on advertising, graphic design, animation, cinematic arts,
fashion design, fine arts, illustration, industrial design, interior design, and photography.
Classes and workshops offered Saturday mornings and afternoons to elementary, middle, and high-school
aged children. $50 for single workshops, $250 for 9 week classes.
Artist/student exhibitions in gallery spaces may be of interest to high-school students. Refer to event calendar
on college website.
classes and workshops:
exhibitions:
Cat Sheridan | 614.222.3248 | ContinuingEd@ccad.edu
CanzaniCenterGallery@ccad.edu
Columbus Museum of Art | 480 East Broad Street | columbusmuseum.org
School groups may schedule tours of the museum that encourage students to engage in conversation, critical
thinking, and deeper looking about art.
Special programs occur for Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School levels. Specifically for Columbus City
Schools, all 5th graders visit the museum with a focus on critical thinking and participate in related art activities
back in their own classrooms.
Professional development for teachers is also possible through the Teaching Creativity Institute, which focuses
on fostering creativity and innovative learning environments for students.
Sundays at the Columbus Museum of Art are free of admission and parking costs!
school tour reservations:
tour information:
columbusmuseum.org/visiting/tours/school-tours/tour-registration/
614.629.0342

2. Franklin Park Conservatory | 1777 East Broad Street | fpconservatory.org
Indoor and outdoor botanical gardens featuring exotic plant life alongside contemporary art
work. Glass collection from Dale Chihuly. Seasonal exhibitions include orchids in winter,
butterflies in spring, and origami in summer.
featured interview: Jenny Pope | Director of Community Outreach and Education
What opportunities, if any, do you offer to schools in the area?
“Artistic Highlights of the Conservatory, a 45 min. program that combines the gardens and exhibiting
artists for grades 3rd – 8th.”
Is there anything you offer specifically to lower-income schools?
“Yes, we offer reduced program fees for schools that meet certain requirements.”
What resources, if any, do you have for art teachers?
“We host an open house event for teachers.
The Conservatory is a great resource in and of itself! The Hot Shop, live glass blowing demonstrations
with Q & A’s with a Gaffer. Dale Chihuly glass and interpretation is permanently on exhibit.
Additionally, we have special exhibits from local, national and international artists each year.”
Do you have any activities or events for students and/or families outside of school - on the weekend or in
evenings?
“Family Fun is free with paid admission on the weekends, it is a hands-on program with a craft or guest
speaker highlighting an exhibit or event that is going on at that time. We also have classes (art,
environment and cooking) and summer camp for kids.”
Is there any other information would you want art teachers to have about your program?
“The Community Outreach and Education Department offers a variety of programs for students of all
ages. Some topics covered are gardening, butterflies, plant science and art to name a few.”
youth program coordinator: Jeannie Wycinski | 614.715.8028 | JWycinski@fpconservatory.org
community outreach and education department: 614.715.8022 |education@FPConservatory.org

3. Pizzuti Collection | 632 North Park Street | pizzuticollection.org
Nonprofit organization exhibiting contemporary art pieces from the collection of Ron and Ann
Pizzuti. Includes galleries, sculpture garden, and a public resource library. Offers educational
programs, lectures, artist talks, and special events.
featured interview: Mark Zuzik | Programs Coordinator
What opportunities, if any, do you offer to schools in the area?
Currently opportunities take the form of school tours. The Pizzuti Collection welcomes schools of all
levels to visit and receive tours free of charge. Visits can be tailored to highlight specific connections to
coursework. We tour all ages, from pre-k to graduate level and can offer flexible scheduling.
Is there anything you offer specifically to lower-income schools?
In the future we hope to provide transportation assistance to lower-income schools. We have also
partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus to offer guided tours at no cost.
What resources, if any, do you have for art teachers?
The Pizzuti Collection provides an downloadable guide for teachers and parents to help prepare their
students/family for their visit. The guide highlights 10 artworks featured in the exhibition and provides
information about the artists, artworks, and images of the works and artists. There is also a number of
exhibition catalogs available for educators at no cost to use as they plan their visit. Staff are available to
speak with educators about what to expect during their visit and can work to accommodate a variety of
ages and styles of visit.
Do you have any activities or events for students and/or families outside of school - on the weekend or in
evenings?
The Pizzuti Collection is open on Saturdays and provides a children’s tour at 11:30 AM and a walk-in
tour at 2:00 PM every Saturday. We are also working to continue our Family Day program, sponsored
by Big Lots. The program extends our open hours (first Sunday of the month) at no cost for all visitors.
Families can take advantage of hourly tours, and simple scavenger hunts and sketchbooks at no cost.
We anticipate this program to resume in 2016. Scavenger Hunts and Sketchbooks are available for
class visits and young visitors at all times.
Is there any other other information would you want art teachers to have about your program?
The Pizzuti Collection has many public resources available. Our library is available for research by
appointment and features materials about artists currently on view along with many monographs,
periodicals, and exhibition and auction catalogs. Additionally, each artist shown at the Pizzuti Collection
has their own dedicated page on our website providing summary information, examples of their work in
the collection, and links to additional resources.
Pizzuti Collection staff are always available to discuss visits and provide walk-though experiences of
the exhibitions to assist with planning visits. This includes our Educator Appreciation period (tentatively
scheduled for February and March 2016) during which educators receive free admission.
programs coordinator: Mark Zuzik | 614.300.3542 | MZuzik@pizzuticollection.org

4. Wexner Center for the Arts | 1871 North High Street | wexarts.org
Schools from all over Columbus and the surrounding areas can schedule tours of the Wexner Center galleries.
Content of tours is grade-level appropriate and accessible to students from many backgrounds and school
settings. Schools who demonstrate the need for assistance may apply for bus subsidies that make travel to the
center possible.
Teachers can participate in programs such as Art & Environment which explores issues of eco-art or Pages: Art
and Writing. They may participate in grad-level courses created in tandem with Wex programs.
Programs geared toward children and families happen throughout the year, most notably the Zoom Film
Festival which features family-appropriate films and free arts and crafts events.
director of education:
administrative offices:
ticket information:
Shelly Casto
614.292.0330
614.292.3535