The project targets urban elementary schools with limited art resources. Museum Educators visit the same classroom for nine weeks. At the start of each session the students read a selection of short stories and poems related to the art project.
Students also begin preparations for their written compositions.
The program actively involves the classroom teachers who work with the students in revising their written compositions over the course of the session. The art component introduces students to art history and hands-on art techniques. After the successful completion of the pilot program at Saint Clair Evans Academy, JMoMA expanded the program in 2000-2001 to include four Duval County elementary schools. The expanded ArtExplorium is expected to reach 600 fourth and fifth grade students during the 2000-2001 academic year. ArtExplorium demonstrates the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art's commitment to bringing quality educational opportunities to Jacksonville's diverse community.