Night
FREE
From an evening in the bustling city to the quiet darkness of the country, throughout history artists have depicted scenes of what happens when the lights go out. Using selections from the exhibition Night: Focus on Works on Paper, discover a variety of techniques artists have employed to achieve the effects of light and dark, artists’ nighttime sources of inspiration, and literary connections to the artworks and nocturnal themes.
Art, language arts, and social studies teachers from classroom and homeschool settings and preservice teachers are encouraged to attend, although others may benefit and are welcome to register.
Space is limited, and preregistration is required. Cancellations must be received forty-eight hours in advance of the program or a $25 fee will be charged; program materials will be mailed to absent teachers.
Focus on Photography
Using photographs from the exhibitions Marie Cosindas: Instant Color and Big Pictures, learn how to look at and appreciate photographs, make cross-curricular connections with diverse subjects, and get students excited about this dynamic and diverse medium.
Art, language arts, science, and social studies teachers from classroom and homeschool settings and preservice teachers are encouraged to attend, although others may benefit and are welcome to register.
Region XI will handle all registrations and fees for this program. Contact Kathy Uhlich at 817.740.3680 or kuhlich@esc11.net for registration and pricing information.
Finding Your Right Brain
FREE
Attention math and science teachers: energize your curriculum by infusing it with art! Using paintings and sculpture from the Amon Carter’s collection and lithographs from the exhibition Ed Ruscha: Made in California, discover creative ways to boost right-brain thinking to foster a more whole-brained classroom experience. Become familiar with vocabulary for discussing and creating art with students; develop cross-disciplinary lesson plans; and learn techniques and strategies that connect art, math, and science to both sides of the brain.
Left-brain dominant teachers from classroom and homeschool settings are encouraged to attend, although others may benefit and are welcome to register.
Space is limited, and preregistration is required. Cancellations must be received forty-eight hours in advance of the program or a $25 fee will be charged; program materials will be mailed to absent teachers.