Here are some suggestions that will help you and your group get the most out of your experience.

Prior to Your Visit

• Please take the time to fill out the Visit Request Form as completely as you can. Feel free to attach extra notes or information about your group.
• The information shared through the Visit Request Form will enable museum staff to create a tour and art activity that can reinforce curriculum/program goals.
• Call with any questions or concerns, or if you are running late the day of your visit.

Help us preserve the past for the future! In order to ensure the safety of all works of art at the museum, we ask you to instruct staff, teachers, and participants to observe the following:

Museum Guidelines

• Please do not touch the artwork.
• Food, drink (including bottled water), and chewing gum are not permitted in the museum.
• In most cases, non-flash photography is allowed, but we sometimes ask you not to take photos of artworks on view that we do not own. 

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In the Museum

• Name tags are helpful.
• Please stay with the group at all times and closely monitor student/participant behavior.
• If necessary, staff are welcome to use classroom space for students/participants who may need a less stimulating environment.

In the Classroom

• Our goal is to allow participants/students to express themselves freely through the act of making art.
• You know your students/participants best; please give them the greatest amount of independence possible while creating.

How much do the Access AK programs cost?
Through the generous support of community foundations and grants, all Access AK programs, including Creative Connection, are free for participating organizations and schools.

Who can participate in the program?
The Creative Connection program is designed to welcome organizations that provide services for all ages of people with disabilities. Some examples of participating organizations include human services agencies, residential treatment facilities, mental health facilities, outpatient treatment programs, schools, and programs for people with visual or hearing impairments.

How often can groups attend the Creative Connection program?
Groups can schedule up to four visits in a six-month period, depending on availability. Program sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can we take photographs in the museum?
You are welcome to take photographs of your students/participants and their artwork in the classrooms. In most cases, non-flash photography is allowed in the galleries, but we sometimes ask you not to take photos of artworks on view that we do not own.

Does the museum provide lunch facilities?
The museum does not have lunch facilities for groups. In warmer months, nearby Delaware Park is a nice place for a bagged lunch. AK Café offers casual dining overlooking the Sculpture Garden; for reservations, please call 716.270.8223.

How can I contribute to Access AK?
If you would like to make a financial contribution or donate supplies to the Access AK programs, please call 716.270.8247.