Museum Name: Hofstra University Museum
Schedule: T-F 10 a.m- 5 p.m. Sat-Sun 1p.m. - 5 p.m.
Established: 1963
Address: 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549
Phone Number: 516-463-5672
Fax Number: 516-463-4743
Email: Andrea.Donley@hofstra.edu
Director: Beth E. Levinthal
Website: www.hofstra.edu/museum
Focus: Collection and exhibitions of fine art.
Ages: All
Costs: Free

Major Exhibits:
African American Highlights from the Reader's Digest Association Collection
January 29 - March 20, 2008

Stan Brodsky: Color, Space, Figure
April 8 - June 6, 2008

The Greatest of All Time: Muhammad Ali
September 23 - December 2, 2008

Exhibits in 2007:
American Perspectives: 1907-1992
September 4 - December 14, 2007

Hofstra University Person of Color Sculpture Competition Finalists
September 17 - December 9, 2007

Suburban Photographs
September 24, 2007 - January 28, 2008

Class Trip Programs:
1. Elementary School (Grades K-5)
Learning to Look
Introduce students to the basic elements of art, the vocabulary of art, and the museum visit experience. This tour introduces the fundamental compositional elements of art: line, value, color, texture, form, shape and space.  Discover the techniques and tricks artists use to achieve motion, perspective, illumination and texture. A hands-on component gives students the opportunity to experiment with the techniques introduced.

2. Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Mirror on Life
Discover connections between the past and present times through original works of art that reflect a changing society. Participate in stimulating discussions and hands-on art experiences in the galleries.  Students will create personal expressions that draw upon current ideas and issues.

3. High School (Grades 9-12)
Which Ism is it?
Identify and discuss examples of major "isms" and art movements in conjunction with our current exhibition.  Sessions explore the points of view of specific artists as well the mediums and processes of making artwork.  Students examine works of art in relation to the social and political context in which they were created.  This discussion-based approach to learning about art helps strengthen students' observation and analytical skills. A hands-on component further underscores lessons learned through discussions.

Class Trip Pricing:
Guided tours for schools are available for a fee of $5 per student.  Fee waivers are available under special circumstances.