What Artrain USA Provides
- Community Handbook
- A complete step-by-step guide is provided to take you through the entire process of planning an Artrain USA visit. From defining the role of each Steering Committee member, to planning for the physical, financial and promotional needs of an Artrain USA visit - the Community Handbook will provide valuable information each step of the way.
- Promotional Materials
- A promotional packet is provided, including - sample press releases, public service announcements (PSAs), a video PSA, photographs, color posters, ad slicks, Artrain USA and national sponsor logos and fact sheets to help you effectively promote Artrain USA’s visit in your community.
- Educational Program
- If Artrain USA’s visit is scheduled during the school year, Educational Packets can be ordered for all participating classes. The Educational Packet serves as a tool for teachers and students to explore “The Puzzle Pieces” and various styles of art, the current exhibition, and the relationship of art and science. Accompanied by visual images and a series of teaching units, the Educational Packet offers ideas for related activities teachers can work into their curriculum that compliment the themes of the exhibition. To find out more about Artrain USA’s educational programs, see Educational Programs. The curriculum changes based on the exhibition.
- Volunteer Guide Training
- All volunteer gallery guides are given special training to acquaint them with the exhibition, a tour and a scripted guidebook, which outlines information about the exhibition. Click here to download the Tour Guide Script.
- Railroad Scheduling
- Artrain USA coordinates all rail movements necessary to bring the train to your community.
- Professional Care
- Artrain USA’s experienced staff is available to provide professional assistance for you every step of the way in planning your Artrain USA visit.
Artrain USA announces its 15th exhibition, Native Views: Influences of Modern Culture, a contemporary Native American art exhibition. Joanna Bigfeather (Western Cherokee and Mescalero Apache) is the guest curator of this exhibition that opened in 2004 and tours nationally through 2007 reaching an estimated 250,000 visitors in 100 primarily rural and Native American host communities across America. For more information, see Current Exhibition.