As the new year begins, I encourage you to think about ways you can connect with with artists, artworks, and other K-12 colleagues at the Dallas Museum of Art. Here are two events that might prove to be inspirational, relaxing, or simply rejuvenating.
- Join us for our annual Late Night Birthday Celebration as the Museum turns 108 on Friday, January 21 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight! To celebrate the beginning of the Spring Semester, we invite you to bring your educator ID to receive FREE Museum admission. Come with your colleagues, family, and friends to experience traditional African music, polka with Brave Combo, participate in Twitter Treasure Hunts, and engage in conversations with artists in the Center for Creative Connections. In addition, visit the Educator Resource Table from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. to meet DMA education staff, register for door prizes, and sign up for upcoming teacher programs.
- Join us for an exciting teacher workshop Animals from Africa at the Dallas Zoo and the Dallas Museum of Art on Saturday, January 29! Spend the morning at the Dallas Museum of Art, experiencing African Masks: The Art of Disguise and then journey to the Dallas Zoo for an afternoon of exploration in the Giants of the Savanna! This special workshop includes a gallery tour, a special behind-the-scenes experience at the zoo, and lessons from experienced art and zoo educators that you can take back to your classroom. Participants will also receive six CPE hours. Cost is $50 for this workshop and includes admission and parking at both institutions. To register, please complete the registration form and return to the Dallas Zoo Education Department via fax, email, or mail.
We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these events! Don’t forget, bring your educator ID on Thursday evenings to receive FREE admission to the Museum.
Until next time….
Jenny Marvel
Manager of Programs and Resources for Teachers
