Name: Virtual Field Trips at the Springville Museum of Art
Start: 2026-07-16T15:10:00-0600
End: 2026-07-16T16:10:00-0600

Welcome to URSA 2026 at Southern Utah University! All sessions will be in buildings on the upper campus (east end). Here’s the Campus Map (PDF) if needed.

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PLAN AHEAD - Tentative Future Conference Dates
July 7-9, 2027 - Price, UT
July 17-19, 2028 - Richfield, UT

Virtual Field Trips at the Springville Museum of Art

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm MDT

SC 127 - Science Center, Room 127

Visit an art museum from your classroom! The Springville Museum of Art offers FREE virtual tours to K-12 teachers across the state. Whether led by a Museum Educator or self-guided, these interactive virtual tours mimic coming to the Museum in person through 360/VR experiences. Art is a powerful learning tool, providing differentiation and creativity when approaching the Utah Core Standards incorporated into every tour. Meet 4th grade social studies standard requirements by exploring Grand Ambitions, an exhibition celebrating the monumental works and aspirations of Utah artists from Pre-Expansion to the present day. A guided tour through In Sight, Out of Mind brings 6th grade science standards to the classroom through paintings, photographs, and 3D objects that invite us to consider what is easily overlooked in the natural world, including the impact of human activity. Participants of this session will leave with information and resources regarding this incredible USBE funded (through the Utah State Legislature) program, as well as an opportunity to sign up for a virtual tour right then and there.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: None

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Mac Laptop; Windows Laptop; iPad / iPhone; Android Tablet / Smartphone; Windows Tablet / Smartphone

Speakers

Peyton Richards

Outreach Educator & Virtual Field Trip Coordinator, Springville Museum of Art

Peyton Richards is the Virtual Field Trip Coordinator and an Outreach Educator at the Springville Museum of Art. Peyton obtained her B.A. in Art History and Curatorial Studies from Brigham Young University before interning and subsequently getting hired at the SMA. In her first year... Read More →

Cheynie Wray

Outreach Educator & Teen Programs Specialist, Springville Museum of Art

Cheynie Wray is the Teen Programs Specialist and an Outreach Educator at the Springville Museum of Art (SMA). Cheynie graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.A. in Art History and Curatorial Studies in 2024. Before working at the SMA, Cheynie was a Student Educator at the... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm MDT
SC 127 - Science Center, Room 127 370 West 200 South, Cedar City, UT 84720

Utah Core Curriculum, Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required.

Session Format 1 hour traditional lecture/audience participation
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Audience Teachers
Subject Area Performing Arts / Visual Arts

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