An informal, behind-the-scenes art experience takes place on May 29, 2026 from 3 pm to 4 pm at the Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Held in the James E. Duffy Study Room, this special open session offers visitors a rare opportunity to view works on paper from the museum’s ... Read more
Creative engagement and close looking are at the heart of Arts in Mind, a free monthly program designed for individuals in the early stages of memory loss and their care partners. Presented online, each session connects guided discussion of artworks from the Yale University Art Gallery’s collection with gentle art-making activities that encourage self-expression and ... Read more
Families can explore art together during Getting StARTed, a program designed to support shared looking and conversation in the galleries. Each 30-minute session highlights a selection of works from the collection and includes guided activities that encourage observation, discussion, and creative thinking. Time is built into each session for participants to try the month’s activity ... Read more
The Teacher Leadership Program is a free, one-hour virtual workshop designed for educators across all levels and disciplines. Held on Zoom, the program takes place at 4 pm on the first Thursday of each month during the academic year. Sessions are led by Jessica Sack, the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education; Clara ... Read more
Storytelling and visual art come together during this family-friendly program that explores folktales, myths, and stories from around the world inspired by works in the gallery’s collection. Through engaging narratives connected to select objects on view, children and adults alike are encouraged to see art in new and imaginative ways while discovering how stories shape ... Read more
On the last Friday of each month, visitors can explore works on paper from Yale University Art Gallery’s extensive collection in the James E. Duffy Study Room (4th floor, West Elevator). Curatorial staff lead informal, one-hour open sessions, providing context and answering questions. This special access allows small groups to view works in a space ... Read more
Creative engagement and close looking are at the heart of Arts in Mind, a free monthly program designed for individuals in the early stages of memory loss and their care partners. Presented online, each session connects guided discussion of artworks from the Yale University Art Gallery’s collection with gentle art-making activities that encourage self-expression and ... Read more
An engaging storytelling experience for families takes place on April 12, 2026 from 1 pm to 2 pm at the Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Stories and Art invites children and their families to explore folktales, myths, and stories from around the world that connect to works in the ... Read more
A family-friendly art experience takes place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 11:15 am to 11:45 am at the Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Getting StARTed is a guided program designed to help families explore works of art together in an engaging and interactive way. During the 30-minute session, ... Read more
The Teacher Leadership Program is a free, one-hour virtual workshop designed for educators across all levels and disciplines. Held on Zoom, the program takes place at 4 pm on the first Thursday of each month during the academic year. Sessions are led by Jessica Sack, the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education; Clara ... Read more
