Attend Open Studios

Continuing Studies invites friends and families to MSP Open Studios, an opportunity to admire students' artwork and engage with the artists. You will receive an email invitation from saic-youth@saic.edu with the day and time following the start of the session.

Arrival

• Check-in will occur promptly at the start of the event.

• Parents and guardians should bring the student’s pick-up pass and a government-issued photo ID for check-in.

• A staff member will check you in at the security desk and direct you to your student’s classroom at the start of the event.

Interact With the Artwork

• Wander through the classroom to admire the artwork and engage with students to learn about their artwork, materials, and inspirations.

• Strike up conversations with students. Ask about their artwork, the materials they used, techniques they learned, group projects, and what inspired them.

• Take a stroll through different classrooms to see what other classes and students created.

• There will be a short presentation for all the attendees, including a quick overview of what the students learned during the course and the projects they completed.

Closing

• It is recommended to keep the student’s work on display until the end to give everyone a chance to enjoy the exhibition.

• Parents and guardians are asked to complete a Caretaker Evaluation Form.

• Remember to take your artwork and belongings home, and bring bags to carry your students’ creative treasures.

IMPORTANT: If your student is unable to attend the last class, email saic-youth@saic.edu to ensure that your student takes their artwork home on their final day.