Twice a month, on the first and second Saturday of each month, the Museum presents Saturday Art Ed-Ventures. Each workshop includes a guided tour of the PMA as well as a hands-on activity in the Art Studio. Each session is related to the themes* found within the current exhibitions. The elements and principles of design are introduced and are the foundation for all art activities. No previous experience is necessary. Parents may work with their children or return when the workshop is complete. Classes are held from 1:30-2:30p.m. for ages 6-14. There is a supply fee of $7 for PMA members, $10 for non-members. Enrollment is limited to 15 students, and prepaid registration is required.

Visit the PMA for a Home School Art Ed-Venture the first Tuesday of each month. Workshops exclusively for Home schooled children are held the first Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 for children ages six through ten, and from 1-2:30 p.m. for children ages eleven through fourteen

Both of the class times will cover the same material. Each workshop will feature a tour of the current exhibitions at the Museum followed by a hands-on art lesson in the PMA’s Art Studio.* Parent/Educators may work with their students or return after the lesson is completed. Home School classes are for students ages 6-14. There is a supply fee of $7 for PMA members, $10 for non-members. Enrollment is limited to 15 students and prepaid registration is required.

The word "docent" comes from the Latin word docre meaning "to teach." PMA docents are trained volunteer educators who guide museum visitors of all ages on tours of exhibitions, present educational trunks, present DBAE art lessons to partner schools and work in preparing exhibitions.

Docents can expect to receive from the program as much as they are willing to put into it.

Docents are one of the museums public educational voices. If you have the interest, enthusiasm and time, the Museum's Educational Department will make sure you find the right volunteer position and you receive the training you need. Read more about the PMA Docents Association here.

For additional information contact the PMA at 432-6247

Download the PMA's "What is a Docent" guide in PDF form here

It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the summer! With fall right around the corner, the Pensacola Museum of Art is gearing up for our annual Free Fall Multicultural Family Day. This exciting event, now in its sixth year, will take place at the PMA on Saturday, October 4 from 12-4 PM. This is a free event, open to all, and there will be a little something for everyone. Multicultural Family Day is a fun filled arts fair complete with musical performances, dancers, costumes, artistic demonstrations, and more, all of which are designed to stimulate the senses while celebrating the cultural diversity that exists in Northwest Florida. The event is centered around our Traveling Art Exploration Trunks. The trunks are filled with art, artifacts, and curiosities from around the world. Each trunk highlights a different country and/or culture represented in our community, including Norway, Greece, Japan, Africa, Latin America, and Native America. Corresponding “Creation Stations” will be set up throughout the museum with each trunk. Kids and parents alike are invited to create crafts inspired by the culture and traditions represented in each trunk. Join us for an afternoon of fun and sharing as we travel around the world right here at the PMA!