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Evening for Educators
This event is designed to celebrate educators! The evening will include an opportunity to view the exhibition Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan, a mosaic-making demonstration by local artist Sue Giannotti, information on all the Museum’s programs and resources for teachers and students, light refreshments (while supplies last), and the opportunity to view the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Picture the Music display featuring 100 artworks by K–8 students. Drinks and additional food will be available for purchase, and there will be a St. Louis Classical Guitar: Music and Antiquities concert from 7–8 pm.
This is a drop-in style event. Educators may come for a portion of the event or stay for the whole duration.
When you arrive, please check in at the Evening for Educators welcome table in Sculpture Hall to pick up a schedule of events and free tickets to visit Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan.
Roman, 753 BCE–395 CE; Funerary Relief with the Circus Maximus (detail), beginning of the 2nd century CE; marble; 22 1/2 x 41 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches; Vatican Museums, Gregoriano Profano Museum, Vatican City, 9556 2026.11
Evening for Educators schedule
4:30 pm and 5 pm, Sidney S. and Sadie M. Cohen Gallery 234
Clare Kobasa, SLAM’s associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs, will deliver gallery talks in Visions of Antiquity.
5:30–7:30 pm, Sculpture Hall
Check in at the Evening for Educators welcome table.
5:30–7:30 pm, Grigg Gallery
Attend a mosaic-making demonstration. Learn more about the Museum’s programs and resources for teachers and students.
5:30–7:30 pm, Student Gallery
View the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Picture the Music display. Enjoy light refreshments (free while supplies last).
5:30–7:30 pm, Auditorium Lobby
Enjoy drinks for a cash bar.
5:30–7:30 pm, Museum Galleries
View Visions of Antiquity in Galleries 235 and Sidney S. and Sadie M. Cohen Gallery 234. Visit the Museum’s collection galleries.
6:30, 6:45, 7, 7:15, and 7:30 pm, East Building
Use your free tickets to visit Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan.
6:30–7:30 pm, Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan
Let’s Talk volunteer educators will be available to answer your questions about the exhibition.
7–8 pm, The Farrell Auditorium
St. Louis Classical Guitar will present Renaissance and early Baroque music as part of the opening of the Visions of Antiquity exhibition (no tickets required).
About Sue Giannotti
Sue Giannotti is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and is the founder of Mosaic Opus Studio, where she creates original mosaic artworks and architectural commissions. Originally trained in Italy, she uses millennia-tested tools, techniques, and materials to create contemporary work.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
