Education

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K–12 Arts Education

Education Programs

  1. K–12 Learning Resources

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    Ready-to-use resources and activities that help teachers and students spark meaningful, art-centered learning

  2. Field Trips

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    In-person and online field trips immerse students in Getty’s art and architecture, offering dynamic opportunities for exploration and discovery

  3. Teen Programs

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    Collaborative arts experiences like the Teen Gallery Guides and the Unshuttered photography initiatives empower teens to create, think critically, and share their voices

  4. Teacher Programs

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    Getty supports K–12 educators with professional development programs, special events, and on-demand online learning that strengthen teaching practice through rich engagement with the Museum’s collections.

Highlights

Website Teen Gallery Guides

A paid summer opportunity for high school students to engage deeply with art while guiding visitors

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Project Mindfulness in the Museum

Mindfulness programs at the Getty Museum foster contemplative visitor experiences that provide meaningful and deep connections to works of art

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Teacher Resource Explore Art & Science with Getty Education

Learning resources for grades K–5

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Special Events Wellness Day for Educators

A day of free wellness activities to support local K–12 educators

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Online Field Trips

Experience Getty in your classroom or at home with our new on-demand, choose-your-own-adventure online field trips.

Coming soon in 2026! Find out more
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News & Stories from Getty Education

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  1. Back Aboard the Big Yellow School Bus

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    Field trips return to the Getty Villa Museum

    Nov 11, 2025

  2. Getty Announces Landmark Gift for K-12 School Visit Program

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    The Mia Chandler Endowment for School Visits will support free transportation for Title I and equivalent schools for student visits to the Getty Center and Getty Villa

    Sep 18, 2025

  3. Meet Getty’s Head of Education

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    Keishia Gu is responsible for “exploration, enrichment, for just pure joy and creativity”

    Aug 26, 2025

Staff & Contact

Staff

  1. Keishia Gu

    Head of Education, J. Paul Getty Museum

    museumeducation@getty.edu

  2. Liz Andres

    Education Specialist, Gallery Education

  3. Darcie Beeman-Black

    Education Specialist, Digital and Virtual Learning Experiences

  4. Ileana Bonilla

    Education Specials, K12 School Programs (Center)

  5. Eric Bruehl

    Manager, Docent Program

  6. Rebecca Edwards

    Senior Education Specialist, Teacher Programs

  7. Marisol Garcia

    Education Specialist, K12 School Programs (Villa)

  8. Dan Mason

    Senior Staff Assistant

  9. Brittany Prieto

    Senior Education Specialist, Teen Programs

  10. Bonnie Wright

    Manager, Villa Teaching

General Inquiries

  1. General Education Questions and Inquiries

    310-440-7322

    museumeducation@getty.edu

  2. College and University Programs

    academicprograms@getty.edu

  3. School Group Reservations

    310-440-7322

    schoolgroupreservations@getty.edu

  4. Docent Inquiries

    docent@getty.edu

  5. Teacher Programs

    teacherprograms@getty.edu

  6. Teen Programs

    gettyteens@getty.edu