Light conditions affect the manner in which surfaces and objects within a given space are perceived.
The program celebrates architect Steven Holl's new building for the museum, which will open in January 2001. Instruction will be provided at the museum and in the classroom, including a teacher workshop, museum tours, classroom sessions, follow-up resources, and museum resources. Because light is such an important building material in Holl's design, classroom sessions will allow students to experiment with how light and color affect the perception of space. These sessions can serve as a springboard for meeting Washington State's Learning Requirements in the visual arts, science, communications and writing. The program, in its twelfth year, is a partnership between the museum and the Bellevue School District with funding from the Bellevue Schools Foundation.