For Teachers

With our education programs Order Form, you can reserve seats at any time. Order forms are at the back of our Education Brochure, which is distributed in mid-August, and can be downloaded from our website.

We understand the need to increase, decrease, or cancel your reservations. We require all changes and cancellations to be made in writing at least three weeks (21 days) prior to the show. Please note: lack of payment does not constitute cancellation and you will be responsible for the invoice.

Instruments are provided to students through school music teachers. Instruments are intended for students who would otherwise not be able to participate in bands or orchestras and are loaned for the entire school year.

Seating for School Shows is assigned based on the date full payment is received.

Our innovative professional development workshops are intended for teachers, administrators, pre-service teachers, artists, students, and all who want accessible, creative teaching strategies for integrating the arts into their curriculum.

Our ArtReach program provides discounted tickets to our School Shows and our Artists in the Schools classroom residencies. We also provide Bus Fund grants to help offset transportation costs.

The amount we are able to award depends on group size, Title One status, and availability. Qualification requires full payment by the due date on your invoice. To apply, send an e-mail with your name, school, address, and invoice number to busfund at wellsfargocenterarts.org. Funds are limited, and are awarded on a first come first served basis.

We have many wonderful works of art exhibited at the Arts Center. Our self-guided tour maps make it easy to explore our outdoor sculptures with your students. You will also see pieces in our stairwells leading to the balcony. Finally, we have a rotating exhibit of student art in the second floor corridor leading to our administration offices.

We are excited to show off student art work! The display changes quarterly. Contact Tracy Sawyer, Arts & Outreach Manager, at 707.800.7529 or email to learn more about scheduling your students’ work.

Our School Shows are open to all students of all abilities. We have transfer seats, hearing devices, and wheelchair platforms available. Please note your needs on the order form so we can be sure to offer you the best solution.  For special needs occurring on a show day, see the Education Programs staff at the table in the center of the lobby for assistance.

Parking is free. We ask buses to utilize the bus ramp on the south entrance. Plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to show time to allow for seating. You will receive a seating chart seven days before the show via email. We do not issue individual tickets.

Weather permitting we can accommodate a small number of groups who want to stay for lunch or snack. Check with the Education Programs staff on show day for availability.

There are two easy and free ways to prepare your students for their theater experience.
First is our Set the Stage program, where we send specially trained docents to your classroom. In 15 – 20 minutes of class time, docents will place the performance your students will see into understandable context.

Second, our shows have accompanying study guides which can be easily downloaded from our website. No internet access?  Study guides can be mailed to you upon request.

We understand the occasional need for drivers to bring non-school-aged children.  However, please know that every person in the theater must have an assigned (ticketed) seat. Please call in advance or check with the Arts & Education staff at the lobby table to learn seat availability. Chaperones with infants or toddlers are always welcome to utilize our lobby without purchasing a ticket.