Upcoming Events

  • Thinking Through Art:
    An Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies

    Presented by Oren Slozberg, VTS National Executive Director
    Monday, June 22 from 10:00-11:30am
    Oregon Alliance for Arts Education
    at the Portland Art Institute
    Download more info.
  • Professional Development Institute
    (Session 1 of 3)

    June 22-25, 2009 – Seattle, WA
    Hosted by the Seattle Art Museum
    Credit and clock hours will be available through SPU.
    Register Here.
    Event description here
  • Professional Development Institute
    (Session 3 of 3)

    July 7-10, 2009 – Seattle, WA
    Hosted by the Frye Art Museum, the Henry Art Gallery, and the Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum
    Register Here.
    Event description here
  • Professional Development Institute
    (Session 1 of 3)

    July 14-17, 2009 – San Francisco, CA
    Hosted by SFMOMA, the Asian Art Museum, and the de Young.
    Register Here.
    Event description here.

Click here for all event descriptions.

Coming Soon:

  • Lead Teacher Training
    July 20-23, 2009 – Boston, MA
  • Research Institute
    Fall 2009/Winter 2010 – Miami, FL
  • Professional Development Institute
    (Session 2 of 3)

    Fall/Winter 2009 – West Coast
  • Coding Workshop 1
    Spring 2010 – Seattle, WA


VTS training events are open to teachers, museum educators and other professionals interested in learning how to facilitate VTS discussions, becoming a Qualified VTS Trainer, or simply looking to enrich or extend their VTS skills.

Click here for event descriptions.

Event space is limited and advanced registration is required.

Training Event Fees:

  • VTS Practicum: Cost varies.
  • Professional Development Institute: $500 per session
  • Lead Teacher Institute: $395
  • Coding Workshop: $500
  • Research Workshop: $500

Fees do not include travel, hotel, meals or local transportation.

If you have any questions about which training event would be best for you, please do not hesitate to ask. Email Stephanie, our events coordinator.