Art Lenses: Perspectives, Stories, and Sources
Integrating Art into Classroom Curricula
In this 15-hour professional development course for grade 3-12 teachers, we will explore how art can illuminate the many stories of America’s past and present. Inspired by artworks from The Phillips Collection’s permanent collection and the exhibition Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection, participants will examine multiple perspectives and engage with diverse narratives. Educators will explore arts-integrated strategies and hands-on artmaking, and will leave with a toolbox full of activities and resources they can use in their own classroom. As a result, students will be supported in developing close-looking skills, critical thinking, and empathy, while engaging with multiple voices and perspectives that shape America’s history and lived experiences.
Sign-ups are first-come, first-serve, so sign up soon to secure your spot!
This course meets virtually on Zoom on Wednesdays, February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, from 5-7 pm EST.
The 15-hour course comprises of:
- 10 hours of synchronous, instructional workshops on Zoom include: slow looking at works of art, artmaking & other interactive activities, class and small group discussions, and deep dive into literature and pedagogical practices.
- 5 hours of independent work time include: reading articles, follow-up assignments connected to class content, and continuing to work on art projects started during the class sessions.
This workshop is open to educators who teach all subject areas and grades 3-12.
- Participants can elect to receive professional development:
- Washington, DC: 15 PLU
- Virginia: 15 points for Professional Development activities (needs pre-approval from your evaluator/supervisor)
- Maryland: 1 CPD Credit
- Credit for other states is available on a case-by-case basis.
- You may choose to take the course not-for-credit.
The Phillips Collection and University of Maryland partner to offer professional development courses for PK-12 educators. The courses provide opportunities to integrate the visual arts seamlessly into the core curriculum, using The Phillips Collection’s Prism.K12 arts integration strategies and resources. Educators will expand their understanding of and skills in arts integration by planning, practicing, and implementing arts-integrated lessons in their classroom. Through online engagement and hands-on practice with students, the courses are delivered through virtual or in-person learning in collaboration with the University of Maryland and The Phillips Collection.
Questions: Email Director of Teaching & Learning Hilary Katz at hkatz@phillipscollection.org
IMAGE: Jacob Lawrence, The Migration Series, Panel no. 31: The migrants found improved housing when they arrived north., 1940-41, Casein tempera on hardboard, 12 x 18 in., The Phillips Collection, Acquired 1942
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