ABOUT SCALEHOUSE ART LAB

Scalehouse Art Lab is an immersive contemporary arts education program designed to empower learners of all ages through experiential learning, creative exploration, and meaningful engagement with contemporary art.

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Through hands-on projects, collaborative experiences, artist interactions, exhibitions, and gallery-based learning, Art Lab encourages participants to think critically, communicate thoughtfully, and develop confidence in sharing their perspectives. Guided by the philosophy that learning how to look at art teaches us how to be better listeners, observers, and citizens, Art Lab uses contemporary art as a tool for building empathy, curiosity, and social-emotional learning skills.

By blending traditional techniques with innovative approaches, Scalehouse Art Lab fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

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Scalehouse Art Lab is redefining arts education in Central Oregon through experiential learning that teaches participants not only how to make art, but how to engage with, understand, and participate in the contemporary art world.

We believe that learning how to look at and discuss art builds stronger listeners, observers, communicators, and citizens. Contemporary art becomes a tool for developing curiosity, empathy, confidence, and critical thinking — skills that extend far beyond the gallery.

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Our programs create pathways for lifelong arts appreciation, community belonging, and professional opportunity.

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FOR STUDENTS

Scalehouse Art provides contemporary arts education opportunities for K–College students through immersive and experiential learning programs connected to Scalehouse exhibitions and artists.

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Students engage directly with contemporary artwork through guided gallery experiences that encourage observation, interpretation, discussion, and reflection. Our programs help students strengthen social-emotional learning skills by teaching them how to thoughtfully engage with art, each other, and the world around them.

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Scalehouse Art Lab currently offers free field trips to the gallery for school and youth groups. During these visits, students learn strategies for looking closely at art, asking questions, listening to different perspectives, and engaging in respectful dialogue. These experiences help build communication skills, empathy, confidence, and creative thinking.

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Scalehouse recognizes the barriers many schools face in accessing arts education and field-trip opportunities. In addition to gallery visits, Scalehouse partners with educators to bring contemporary arts programming into classrooms and community spaces.

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If you are interested in scheduling a free field trip or classroom collaboration, please contact info@scalehouse.org or fill out this form.

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FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS + EMERGING PROFESSIONALS

Scalehouse partners with OSU-Cascades to provide experiential learning opportunities for college students through internship and professional development programs. These opportunities connect students with real-world experience in arts administration, exhibitions, community engagement, communications, and creative programming.

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Through mentorship and hands-on learning, students gain valuable professional skills while contributing to contemporary arts programming that serves the Central Oregon community.

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Interested in an internship at Scalehouse? Please contact your OSU-C program coordinator.

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FOR ADULT LEARNERS + ART EDUCATORS

Scalehouse Art Lab supports adult learners, artists, and educators through workshops, professional development opportunities, and community-centered learning experiences.

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Programs such as Art is Work provide artists and educators with practical tools, collaborative learning opportunities, and space to build connections within the regional arts community.

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Click here for upcoming Art is Work Workshops!

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Art Lab is supported in part by The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation, Inc.

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