ica : education

A variety of public programs, including artist talks, art history lectures, and panel discussions, are organized in conjunction with exhibitions. The ICA also sponsors programs with the local art community and participates in community events.


First Fridays Artwalk
First Friday of the month
5:00-8:00 pm
Portland's open night for galleries and museums.

World AIDS Day/Day With(out) Art
December 1
Each year the ICA participates in World AIDS Day in a variety of ways, including providing participatory projects such as The Mail Art Project, often in conjunction with other community groups.

Internships
The ICA is committed to providing college students with hands-on museum experiences ranging from curatorial assistance to teaching in an educational program or working with artists to develop projects. Students can choose a general, educational or curatorial internship.

Art on the Move
This program offers thematic exhibition tours for K-12 schools and college groups. Call to schedule a tour for your group.

PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE   Young Arts-Saturday Program This program combines collaborative hands-on art-making experiences with ICA tours. Our goal is to encourage children's engagement with contemporary art in a unique, creative and fun studio art workshop. Adventures in Art-School Program A contemporary art education program for elementary school children, that includes classroom visits, ICA exhibition tours and art-making, student exhibitions, and on-going curriculum connections.   Contemporary Connections-School Program A program for grades 6-12 which combines ICA exhibition tours with school curriculum to create connections between contemporary art and everyday life. K - 12 and College educators are welcome to contact ICA Education Coordinator or 207.699.5065 to inquire about customized interactive tours.