Hold on to Hope

Hold on to Hope is an educational Holocaust exhibition kit that inspires the community through the life experiences of Arizona-based Holocaust survivor Oskar Knoblauch. This traveling exhibition is designed for display in schools, libraries, community centers, and museums. Customizable educational materials provided opportunities to extend learning into the classroom. Oskar’s story of survival shines a light on living life not as a bystander but as an “upstander” and the tragic consequences of intolerance to reveal timeless lessons of respect, perseverance, empathy, and hope. 

Reserve Hold on to Hope

Curriculum Connections: Hold on to Hope targets history and social sciences standards for grades 7 through 10 and supports Arizona requirements for Holocaust education in grades 7 or 8 and once in grades 9 through 12. 

Length: Reservations are two-week increments for up to four consecutive weeks to allow adequate time for pick-up, installation, take-down, and drop-off of materials. 

Cost: Free with pick-up and drop-off at Scottsdale Arts. Delivery or shipping is available for a fee. 

Audience: Exhibition content is appropriate for all ages. Engagement materials and study guides target grades 7 through 10. 

Confirmation: Reservations are not finalized without a signed and approved loan agreement. 

Contents  

  • (3) 10-foot x 8-foot exhibition panels 
  • (1) 3-inch x 8-foot intro/outro panel 
  • (2) vintage suitcases with period and replica objects 
  • (4) World War II-era newspapers 
  • (2) Free-standing image cut-outs with interactive QR codes. 
  • (2) Pedestals  
  • (1) Rack card holder 
  • Printable gallery guide, teacher’s guide, student guide, and rack cards 
  • QR audio tour by Oskar Knoblauch 

Installation Requirements 

  • Minimum of approximately 1,050 square feet (40 feet wide x 30 feet deep x 9 feet high) 
  • Two 6-foot tables 
  • Secure exhibition space, preferably staffed during accessible (open) hours 
  • One person to install 
  • Completion of post-exhibition feedback survey
Hold on to Hope Installation GuideDownload

For more information or to request printable Hold on to Hope teacher and student guides, email us at [email protected]. 

Combine Hold on to Hope with a live virtual tour of Auschwitz available through SIX Million Voices. Virtual tours may require advanced booking and a fee to participate. For more information, please visit SixMillionVoices.org 

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