9. Spend time in special exhibitions.
8. Share and learn new strategies for teaching and learning with art.
7. Collect CPE hours.
6. Explore ideas across cultures and times.
5. Connect with DMA staff, visiting artists, and scholars.
4. Gather with educators and dive into rich conversations.
3. Participate in creative thinking and making.
2. Take long and close looks at works of art.
1. See art, teaching, and life in a fresh way.
French Cancan collection, women’s prêt-à-porter, fall/winter 1991-1992, © P. Stable/Jean Paul Gaultier
Scorched Earth, 2006, Mark Bradford, billboard paper, photomechanical reproductions, acrylic gel medium, carbon paper, acrylic paint, bleach, and additional mixed media on canvas, 94 1/2 x 118 inches, collection of Dennis and Debra Scholl, photo: Bruce M. White
Whether it’s your first or fifty-first workshop, we invite you to join us for several teacher workshops occurring this Fall and Winter at the Dallas Museum of Art. Each workshop begins with an introduction, creative warm-up, and browse of resources. Gallery experiences include sketching, writing, independent reflection, and group discussion with peer educators, artists, and experts. K-12 teachers of all disciplines are welcome!
Join us on Saturday, October 22 for Layered Materials, Layered Meanings: Mark Bradford to take a close look at the work of L.A.-based artist Mark Bradford. Artist Tom Russotti will lead an Art & Games workshop on Saturday, November 12, emphasizing play, problem-solving, and games in relationship to works of art. Spend a full day exploring Art & Fashion in the exhibition The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier and throughout the DMA collections. Teachers may register for workshops online.
Visit the DMA this Friday, September 16 for the monthly Late Night. Educators receive half-price admission ($5) after 5:00 p.m. on September 16 when they show their school I.D. Drop by the Educator Resource table, talk with staff about upcoming teacher programs, and win door prizes.
Nicole Stutzman
Director of Teaching Programs and Resources