Thanks Audra, that is the information I'm looking for.
Keni
--- On Thu, 5/19/11, Audra Oliver <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
From: Audra Oliver <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Museum/School District wide partnerships
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Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011, 10:09 AM
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For me the underlying point here is making these programs "required" through the school district. The approach as to how that was achieved would be of interest.
Any details on that?
>>> Education <[log in to unmask]> 5/19/2011 12:03 PM >>>
We also do this with our area 4th graders. It is a program called Discover Art. When the program started it was funded through a city grant and brought the 4th graders to the museum 3 times a year. We would show them a different exhibition each time and would do a hands-on project with them as well. The grant was completely eliminated last year and we have been forced to find other avenues to try to continue this program because for most of these students, it is their only exposure to the arts. This year (2010-2011 school year), we brought the 4th graders to the museum one time and the second visit we coordinated with local artists to introduce the students to their work. We had about 6 artists for 12 schools with 2-5 4th grades a piece. One to three educators went along each time to help facilitate the program and project. We have received great responses from all involved!
Jessica Gauthier
Education Assistant-Allentown Art Museum
31 N 5th St.
Allentown PA 18101
610-432-4333 ext.132
The Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley is currently closed to the public and undergoing an exciting expansion and renovation project! While we are closed, be sure to join us "on the road" from December thru the Fall of 2011 at a number of off-site exhibitions, programs and events. For more information on these events, as well as our expansion and renovation project, please visit our Web site at www.allentownartmuseum.org. And don't forget - the Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley will reopen in the Fall of 2011!
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mifflinburg Buggy Museum
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 12:05 PM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Museum/School District wide partnerships
Keni,
We do both on site and off premise programs for several school districts - we also work with the county historical society for the our area districts 4th graders. We do this with one paid staff, lots of volunteers and very little if any money spent. You can contact me off list with specific questions.
Bronwen Sanders
Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Mifflinburg, PA
----- Original Message -----
From: Keni Sturgeon
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 3:56 PM
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Museum/School District wide partnerships
Hi All,
Does anyone know about any museums that have worked with their area school districts to create curricula and make a visit to the museum, or hosting an off-site outreach program from said museum, a requirement in the district for the entirety of one grade?
Thanks,
Keni Sturgeon
Willamette Heritage Center
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