Free Online Art Resources
Online options to explore RAM and other museums across the globe
Racine Art Museum and RAM’s Wustum Museum are bringing art education directly to people via social media—discussing the various artists, exhibitions, and programs at both museum campuses. Additionally, RAM Education Staff has created dozens of free art activities, including scavenger hunts and hands-on art project instructions, which are available to download below.
Create with RAM
Episode 1: Zero Waste Bell Jar Specimen Inspired by James Doran
Take inspiration from James Doran’s unique art processes—currently on display in Fool Me Once: The Trompe L’oeil Sculpture of Karen Dahl and James Doran—to make your own Zero Waste Bell Jar Specimen using found objects and recycled materials.
Create with RAM
Episode 1: Zero Waste Bell Jar Specimen Inspired by James Doran
Take inspiration from James Doran’s unique art processes—currently on display in Fool Me Once: The Trompe L’oeil Sculpture of Karen Dahl and James Doran—to make your own Zero Waste Bell Jar Specimen using found objects and recycled materials.
Virtual Exhibition Tours
Experience full museum exhibitions from the comfort of your home! RAM is pleased to offer a virtual glimpse into exhibitions like Collection Focus: Mary Giles, RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2025, and Watercolor Wisconsin 2024 on the museum’s YouTube channel.
Virtual Exhibition Tours
Experience full museum exhibitions from the comfort of your home! RAM is pleased to offer a virtual glimpse into exhibitions like Collection Focus: Mary Giles, RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2025, and Watercolor Wisconsin 2024 on the museum’s YouTube channel.
RAM Introduces
To promote continued learning and engagement in the virtual space, RAM Founding Director Emeritus Bruce W. Pepich and RAM Curator of Exhibitions and Collections Lena Vigna introduced the work of women artists in the Racine Art Museum’s permanent contemporary craft collection—including Tina Fung Holder, Mara Superior, and Elise Winters—with short, informative videos. Viewers are invited to watch the RAM Introduces series on the RAM YouTube channel.
RAM Introduces
To promote continued learning and engagement in the virtual space, RAM Founding Director Emeritus Bruce W. Pepich and RAM Curator of Exhibitions and Collections Lena Vigna introduced the work of women artists in the Racine Art Museum’s permanent contemporary craft collection—including Tina Fung Holder, Mara Superior, and Elise Winters—with short, informative videos. Viewers are invited to watch the RAM Introduces series on the RAM YouTube channel.
Activity Sheets and Art Project Instructions
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Staff at RAM’s Wustum Museum began creating free, family-friendly art activities to inspire and engage the community from home.
Experience online scavenger hunts and discover unknown treasures from exhibitions like It’s Like Poetry: Building a Toshiko Takaezu Archive at RAM. Also, create fun art projects—such as magazine collages, aluminum foil monoprints, and recycled art sculptures—with easy-to-follow, downloadable PDF instructions.
Cartoon Collage inspired by the work of artist Kevin Snipes
Stay in Touch
The Racine Art Museum and RAM’s Wustum Museum work together to serve as a community resource, with spaces for discovery, creation, and connection. Keep up to date on everything happening at both museum campuses—and beyond—by subscribing to our email newsletter:
