MFA Gallery Instructors lead interactive guided tours for school groups at the Museum. This dedicated team of more than 120 volunteer educators has…

NARRATOR: This mask is different from every other mask in this gallery… because it would have been worn and performed by a woman. Female masking performances are rare in Africa. The Sowei mask plays an important role in the all-female Sande Society. This society is a lifelong network of women among the Vai, Mende and neighboring peoples in present-day Sierra Leone.

CHRISTRAUD GEARY: Now if you look at the Portuguese soldier, there are certain details that I don’t want you to miss. One is that everything is articulated in the greatest detail. Look at his hands, they’re beautifully done, and look at the fact that you can see his fingernails, even. Look at his feet, same thing, they’re beautifully executed.

The Educator Advisory Board advises and supports the MFA’s School Programs staff in the development and promotion of high-quality programs for school…

The Teen Arts Council (TAC) is the MFA’s leadership development program offering teens the opportunity to engage with art, develop workplace skills, and learn about museum career paths.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the MFA! Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the MFA is not offering volunteer opportunities…

Kids program is intended for ages 5–11 (classes grouped by age) and includes weekly Saturday classes, Sunday classes, School Vacation Week and Summer art programs. Classes are taught by experienced educators who are professional artists.

MFA Studio Art Classes for Teens ages 12–18

Whether you're new to art or advanced in your skills and seeking a creative challenge, Studio Art Classes are a fun way to explore the medium, improve your technique, and meet other art enthusiasts!