For Educators
Regardless of what discipline or grade level you teach, discover ways to make cross-curricular connections through the Carter, whether at the Museum or in your classroom.
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Carter in the Classroom
The Carter offers a variety of educational experiences designed to bring the Museum to your classroom! Explore art from the collection with a Carter educator and discover the connections to art, culture, history, language arts, and science.
Virtual Visits at the Carter
Can't visit us? We'll visit you—virtually! The Carter offers a variety of interactive and recorded interdisciplinary programs that bring the Museum to your classroom. Explore the collection with a Museum educator leading discussions and activities related to art, social studies, language arts, and science.
Learn more and register by visiting Connect2Texas and filtering by “Amon Carter Museum of American Art.” If you have questions, contact us by email or call 817.989.5036.
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      Listen to a fun story and explore connections between American art and literature. Stories and themes will vary monthly. 
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      It takes many people to create the wonderful exhibitions found in an art museum. Learn about various careers while following one artwork’s journey from artist to the Carter’s walls. 
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      Tour the planet through the Carter’s collection and discover how artists have played a role in conservation efforts while highlighting the world’s beauty. 
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      All the world’s a stage as we examine narrative elements used by artists who create works to tell a story. 
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      Journey west as the United States adds new territory beyond the Mississippi River. Explore artworks documenting the Oregon Territory, the U.S.–Mexican War, and the California Gold Rush. 
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      Learn about different types of art in this series highlighting various perspectives and processes of American artists, past and present. 
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      Discover the complex stories of immigration depicted by artists from around the globe while examining the geographic, political, and economic factors that shaped their stories. 
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      Journey around the Lone Star State with the Carter’s collection while taking a deep dive into the complex history of the land, its inhabitants, and Texans’ artistic creations. 
Featured Event
Carter Collab
Your students can work with a professional artist to transform a humdrum space into something special!
Educator Resources
Check out our collection online to find images and information about our art. Explore our educator resources, including Essential Questions, Questioning Strategies, and Suggested Activities for all grade levels.
The Carter’s programs for students and teachers are supported in part by grants from the Lowe Foundation and Texas Commission on the Arts.
 
    