Something for Everyone

 

We offer a dynamic range of educational programs for people at every stage of life. From our Baby Time infant program to our Connections memory care tours—and everyone in between—the CAT provides creative learning opportunities for all ages.

Parents and children relaxing in the museum's cozy colorful Family Nook.

Family Programs

We love having families at the CAT! Our Family Nook is a dedicated space to relax, play, and read together any time. Families can also participate in facilitated programs on select dates, providing fun hands-on ways to explore art.

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Students & Teachers

We offer many opportunities for student learning at the museum and off-site in the classroom. Our museum educators will work with you to design a program customized to your needs.

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The seven members of the 2025 Teen Council posing in a straight line.

Teen Programs

The CAT provides mentorship and practical experience
for young adults interested in museum careers through our Teen Council. The council is made of up of dedicated high school students who get behind-the-scenes learning opportunities and plan engaging programs for their peers. Recruitment for our 2026-27 CAT Teen Council is now underway!

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Adult Programs

Our exciting range of adult programs invite you to dive deeper into an exhibition, hear directly from artists, or join a curator-led tour to get special insights into the museum.

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Community & Access Programs

Everyone is welcome at the CAT. We work with individuals and community groups to create inclusive tours for people of all abilities.

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Events at the Museum

Join us for special events and celebrations at the museum.

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Past Events

  • An artist and curator in conversation.

    Artist Conversation: Steven J. Yazzie with Jill Ahlberg Yohe – March 28, 2026

  • Guests at an opening celebration studying the exhibition.

    Abstraction & Ourselves Opening Reception – March 7, 2026

  • The de la Torre brothers speaking together in front of one of their artworks.

    Artist Conversation: de la Torre Brothers – October 29, 2025

  • Guests at an opening celebration studying the exhibition.

    Collidoscope Opening Reception – October 24, 2025

  • Adults and children seated at a table making collages of colorful neon paper.

    Family Festival — August 16, 2025

  • Robert Indiana's iconic LOVE sculpture against a darkening twilight sky.

    Unveiling of Love at the CAT — June 7, 2025

  • Children sorting through piles of mixed collage materials.

    Family Festival — September 21, 2024

  • Visitors chatting with each other in the gallery.

    Cocktails at the CAT: Summer Party — August 11, 2023

  • People seated in the Pergola Ceiling room enjoying drinks and socializing.

    Cocktails at the CAT — February 10, 2023

Featured at top: Abstraction & Ourselves installation view at the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, March 2025 — August 2026. Photo courtesy of John Cybart.