Field Trips
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Field Trips *
Looking for a meaningful field trip experience? Gallery Tales invites your students to explore, imagine, and write in the heart of Asheville’s art scene.
Our 2-hour long immersive art and storytelling experience is the perfect addition to any educational setting, providing children and teens with a unique opportunity to explore their creativity, expand their imaginations, and develop essential language and literacy skills.
Why Gallery Tales for a Field Trip?
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Gallery Tales offers a fresh and innovative approach to enrichment programming, blending visual arts and storytelling to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
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Our program integrates seamlessly with existing curriculum standards, making it easy to incorporate into your school or camp schedule. From language arts to social studies, Gallery Tales provides opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and exploration.
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Gallery Tales field trips are a playful mix of art, imagination, and storytelling. In just two hours, kids explore a real gallery, hunt for details through a creative scavenger hunt, and write their own story inspired by the art they choose. It’s hands-on, kid-driven, and full of moments that spark joy and confidence in young writers.
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Kate is a North Carolina certified educator with 10 years of classroom teaching experience. She is passionate about fostering creativity and supporting children's development. With a strong background in education and working with children, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every Gallery Tales session.
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By participating in Gallery Tales, students not only gain valuable skills in writing, communication, and critical thinking, but they also develop a deeper appreciation for the arts and build confidence in their own creative abilities.
A rich blend of North Carolina Arts standards and English Language Arts (ELA) standards
We foster holistic development in students while promoting creativity, expression, and literacy skills. Here's how Gallery Tales aligns with these standards…
English Language Arts Standards
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RL.2: Determine themes or central ideas and analyze their development.
RL.3: Analyze characters, settings, and events within a story.
RL.4: Determine word meanings and phrases in context.
RL.5: Analyze the structure of texts and how elements contribute to meaning.
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W.1: Write arguments, informative/explanatory texts, and narratives with clear reasoning and evidence.
W.3: Develop narratives with effective techniques, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
North Carolina Arts Standards
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VA.Cr2: Create using elements and principles of design, organizing and developing artistic ideas.
VA.Cr3: Refine and complete artistic work.
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AH.C.1: Understand the global, historical, societal, and cultural contexts of the arts.
AH.C.2: Recognize how personal experiences, culture, and history influence artistic work.
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CR.Cr1.1: Perceive and analyze artistic work.
CR.Cr1.2: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Gallery Tales provides a dynamic platform for students to engage with both visual art and the written word, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and appreciation for the arts.
During this 2-hour field trip, learners will slow down, tune in, and let the artwork lead them into a world of their own making. Through playful prompts and guided reflection, students will walk away with an original story—and a deeper connection to their own voice.
Explore the Gallery
We begin with a creative scavenger hunt that invites curiosity and close observation
Each child chooses a piece of art that speaks to them
Prompts help them imagine character, setting, or story beginnings
Write the Story
Kids settle in with their chosen piece and begin to write
Kate guides them with gentle questions and story spark ideas
All writing tools provided (notebooks and pencil)
Share & Reflect
We close with a chance to share stories aloud (only if they want to!)
We honor the creative process and celebrate each voice
LOCATION
Trackside Studios - River Arts District
375 Depot St.
Asheville, NC 28801
https://www.tracksidestudios.com/
