Bringing Contemporary Art into your Curriculum
Saturday, October 13, 10 am – 1 pm

Through an annual Teacher Open House and workshops, the ICA offers K-12 teachers opportunities to broaden their knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art, while discovering ways to creatively engage students in arts learning that builds visual and critical thinking skills across disciplines.  The ICA’s permanent collection and the Poss Family Mediatheque-a digital space where one can learn more about the artists, their work, and key concepts in contemporary art-serve as resources for teachers seeking to integrate art into their curricula.

The Teacher Open House is an exciting opportunity for K-12 teachers to preview the exhibitions, learn about our school and teacher programs, and share ideas with fellow educators.  Join tour guides on an informative walkthrough of the ICA permanent collection and the newest exhibition, Design Life Now, a stunning presentation of the best in contemporary American design.  Hear from our museum educators about exhibition-related programs for school groups, while getting a feel for using studio art and digital media to engage students in discovery about materials, process, and ideas.  A special preview of the new fall season of the PBS series Art:21-Art in the Twenty-First Century and related educational materials will offer further ideas for integrating contemporary art into classroom learning.

This program is free for K-12 teachers, who will also receive free passes to the ICA.  For further information and to RSVP, please call Ena Fox at 617-478-3130, or email efox@icaboston.org.

The ICA’s K-12 education programs include Teacher Programs, Group Tours, and The John Hancock Teen Education Program which includes: Artist Encounters, Wall Talk, Teen New Media Classes, Teen Arts Council and Teen Nights.