Teacher Programs

Professional learning and special events for K–12 educators

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Getty supports K–12 educators by offering free professional learning, community events, and on-demand resources that spark creativity, strengthen teaching practice, and bring the power of art and ideas into the classroom.

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Wellness Day for Educators

Getty’s Wellness Day celebrates and supports those who work in the K–12 education sector with a free day of relaxation, creativity, and community. Past Wellness Days have included activities such as a sound bath, artmaking, gallery talks, aromatherapy, yoga, guided breathwork, meditation, and time to explore the garden and art galleries.

Our most recent Wellness Day for Educators took place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Getty Center. Email us to join our mailing list to receive teacher programs updates and be the first to know about Wellness Days in the future.

A group of educators gathered together participating in a Wellness Day for Educators activity, at the Getty Center on October 25, 2025.

Professional Learning Programs

Join K–12 educators across subject areas to explore incredible art in Getty’s collection and discover ready-to-use, standards-aligned activities and resources that make it easy to spark student curiosity and creativity. Past professional learning topics include art and science, ancient art, and more! All K–12 educators and administrators are welcome to register for these free, in-person events.

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Community, Identity, and Resistance in Art for High School Educators at the Getty Center

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and networking. Designed for high school educators, this program explores approaches for teaching historical counter-narratives through 20th and 21st-century artworks and archival materials from Getty's collection. Explore primary sources that reflect themes of community, identity, and resistance with curators, participate in art activities, and discuss how to meaningfully incorporate the materials into high school learning environments.

This program is geared towards ethnic studies teachers and any high school educators interested in incorporating themes of community, identity, and resistance into their curricula through art.

Find more information and register.

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Art & Science Learning Resources for Grades K–5

Discover Art & Science resources to inspire student engagement through K–5 curriculum-aligned videos and activities that connect scientific concepts to works of art.

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