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[The New Art Center] provides a unique first-rate learning opportunity for children to discover contemporary art. The [students are] engaged in thought-provoking questions and activities geared to their level. The "Connections Gallery Learning Guide" is a well-written and organized educational resource for helping teachers develop critical thinking skills in students."
- Massachusetts Cultural Council panel comments
Connections is designed to help students see, understand and think about art, and apply what they have learned to diverse areas of education.
The resources of the New Art Center provide a rich educational setting for the exploration of visual concepts and art techniques. Art educators from the Center work in collaboration with teachers to develop classroom and gallery workshops, and engage students through in-depth discussion and innovative art making. The workshops are age appropriate, cross-disciplinary, and connected to subjects and themes addressed in the classroom. Students participate in learning experiences which deepen their understanding of contemporary art, visual literacy, classroom studies, and life issues. Educators with special needs and interests for their students are welcome to request workshops.
Educator's Evenings
Provide an opportunity to preview
exhibitions and discuss ideas for lesson plans with colleagues, Art Center staff
and curators. Educators earn two Professional Development Points for each Evening
attended.
Upcoming Educator's Evenings:
September 18, 2002 from 4 - 6 pm, (RSVP by September 13)
November 20, 2002 from 4 - 6 pm, (RSVP by November 15)
January 15, 2002 from 4 - 6 pm, (RSVP by January 10)
March 5, 2002 from 4 - 6 pm, (RSVP by February 28)
April 30, 2002 from 4 - 6 pm, (RSVP by April 30)
Program Options
(Programs and gallery admissions
are free of charge)
Independent Gallery Visits
Allow group leaders to reserve
the gallery and conduct their own activities. Independent visits available Monday
- Friday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 - 5 pm.
Gallery Workshops
Facilitated by Art Center educators
run for 45-90 minutes and can include a gallery tour, discussion and related art-making
or creative writing activity. Gallery workshops available Monday - Friday 9 am -
5 pm.
Classroom Workshops
Enhance the educational experience
of the gallery workshop. Art Center educators visit the students' classroom prior
to, and following the gallery workshop. Art lessons are based on the exhibition content
and classroom studies. Classroom workshops available Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.
Traveling Arts
Brings dynamic lectures and activities
to your school or center. Art Center educators may be scheduled for a series of guest
visits to enhance history, math, writing, technology or social science curricula.
Please contact
Ceci Mendez, Exhibitions Director, at (617) 964-3424 for more
information on Connections to request a schedule of upcoming
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