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Watch and listen to this presentation to get a deep dive into the Education department at the CMA.

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Teaching art or teaching to think like an artist? | Cindy Foley | TEDxColumbus

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Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS): Critical Thinking and Inclusive Discussion

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VTS is an education nonprofit providing schools and museums with curriculum, professional development, and training in critical thinking skills.

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Read the article, jot down any questions or reflections

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Explore the CMA Collection Online and find an artwork that represents you in some way. Be prepared to share the artwork and why you picked it.

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Louise Bourgeois (American, 1911-2010)

Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983)

Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846-1920) and 2 others

Viktor Schreckengost (American, 1906-2008) and 1 other

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Louise Bourgeois (American, 1911-2010) Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983) Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846-1920) and 2 others Viktor Schreckengost (American, 1906-2008) and 1 other Title, Date Artist / Culture Accession number Medium Dimensions Credit line Rights

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Read this medium article from CMA's Thinker blog.

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By CMA's Gallery Teachers: Molly Philips, Jeremiah Myers, Ashaé Burgess, Jen Gallagher, and Paula Jackson
Gallery Teacher, Paula Jackson with CMA kids' program in the ARTLENS Gallery

When was the last time you took a field trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art? A visit to the museum is what you make of it, and as adults, we can still have fun by creating and interacting with art in the ARTLENS Galler y, posing with our favorite artworks, and engage with art through brain exercises. Research has shown that there are many ways to hone our mental acuity no matter our age. Brain exercises come with a lot of benefits, like helping to boost memory, concentration, and focus.

Let's see what the CMA's gallery teachers have to say about incorporating brain activities into a museum visit. We encourage museumgoers of all ages to be open to learning in a fun and engaging way.

How do you learn something new? Perhaps there's some amount of instruction. You might practice something repeatedly until you master it. These are both important components to learning. So is play.

Play is paramount to human development. Think back to when you were a kid: playing was a way to explore surrounding and learn about others and ourselves. As we get older, play and creative thinking evolve, and for many, it becomes a less obvious learning technique. Play might be something we do for fun - a game we play with others, or an activity to relieve stress. But as the researchers at Harvard's Project Zero point out, these are behaviors that prime you for learning.

Playful learning manifests in many ways and may differ depending on the environment and the individual.
Choice
When working with students and teachers, either at the museum or virtually, CMA gallery teachers seek indicators when facilitating playful learning experiences: choice, collaboration and connection, and enjoyment.
Collaboration and Connection
When we can choose how we learn or what we learn about, we become more invested and excited to learn. Gallery teachers often give students the choice to respond to an artwork through writing or drawing and to select what artworks to view. Giving someone a choice allows for more creativity and imagination.
Enjoyment
Collaborating and connecting with others offer opportunities for playful learning. Socialization is gratifying and can build empathy as well as self-confidence. In one CMA program, we ask students to create a collaborative drawing, emphasize the connections between their peers' ideas, and share their findings.

Naturally, if you do not enjoy what you are learning, you tend not to stick with it. When a student is having fun, they are more likely to participate and remember what they have learned. CMA programs are fun - we look for laughter, smiles, and sometimes dancing.

Below are some examples of playful learning strategies that one may experience in a CMA school or youth program, or that anyone can try from home or while visiting the museum.

Beginning, Middle, and End

Every artwork has a story. Regardless of your knowledge of art history, tap into your imagination and try piecing together a story to match an artwork. Take a moment to look at the artwork; it's up to you if you choose to focus on the artwork as a whole or a specific detail. With pen and paper, divide the area into three sections and then explore the artwork as part of a story line in a comic strip. Don't worry; you don't have to be an artist. Stick figures are great!

· If you think the artwork is the beginning of a story, draw what you think will happen next.

· If you think it is the middle, draw what you think happened before or after.

· If you think it is the end, draw what you think led to this point.

If you're in a group, share with each other and compare. What similarities do the stories share? What is different? Share your comic with a partner. Close looking through a storytelling lens uses creativity and problem-solving skills to create alternate possibilities.

*This activity was adapted from strategies developed as a part of the Artful Thinking Project of Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education.

The Power of Music, 1847. William Sidney Mount (American, 1807-1868). Oil on canvas; 43.4 x 53.5 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund, 1991.110

Art Boggle

Challenge your friends or family to a word game. This one is similar to Boggle, but instead of finding words in a grid of letters, try finding descriptive words in an artwork. Look at the painting The Power of Music by William Sidney Mount. Give yourself two minutes to study it and write down as many adjectives as you can.

Here are some examples: dusty, cautious, curious, connection, division, outside, inside, musical.

After the time has expired, share your list. Who had the most words? Did you have any similar or different words? Who had the most unique word? Discuss and share why you picked those words.

Through this activity, you will learn to associate meaning with what may be an unfamiliar artwork and listening to others' adjectives can provide a new perspective on an old favorite. If you're viewing from home, try zooming in on an artwork in the CMA's Collection Online. Who knows what you'll find when you look a little closer!

Guess Who?

Using our imaginations when looking at an artwork can open new, unexplored dimensions. This activity makes use of writing but can be adapted to focus on discussion or movement-based responses.

As a group, take some time to explore Hunting Near Hartenfels Castle. Look closely at the different characters in this painting (zoom in if you are in Collection Online). Have everyone secretly pick a character. Consider not only the humans in this painting, but the animals as well. Then, write a few sentences about what your character might be thinking. Use your imagination and the scene around them for clues.

After everyone has finished, take turns reading aloud your character's thoughts aloud and have others in the group guess who your character is. Were some characters more difficult to write about than others? What similarities and differences are there between everyone's characters?

See, Think, Wonder

Little is known about this artwork except where it was found and that it was meant to represent a creature with both human and animal characteristics. Take some time to observe this object by using a writing exercise from Harvard's Project Zero. Respond to the prompts "I see, I think, I wonder." First, list your observations, thoughts, and interpretations. Include any questions you have about the artwork.

Not only does this prompt help organize observations and ideas, but it also encourages a sense of discovery. Without knowing the right answers, you are free to explore where your curiosity leads you.

Try being playful and analytical. For example, draw your responses instead of writing them or share your responses with another person or as a group. Talking with others about our ideas helps us investigate an artwork from different points of view and make connections to other perspectives.

Patricia Wills, CMA studio assistant and kids drawing in the Fine Arts Garden

Experiment with the suggestions above and learn more when you enroll in a CMA program designed for adults, students, kids, or the whole family. If you are a teacher, register your class for a Virtual Learning session; if you're a parent, sign up yourself and your child for My Very First Art Class.

While the gallery teaching staff primarily employ these strategies with students and children, we think they work for all ages, and we encourage adults to give use them too. Next time you visit the CMA, try these brain exercises, it could be fun!

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Object-based learning through writing prompts and activities.

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Formerly called Out of Eden Learn, The Open Canopy is an approach to teaching and learning that encourages young people to slow down and observe the world closely, share stories and perspectives with one another, and make connections between their own lives and bigger human stories.

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NAEA WEBINAR: Documenting Student Growth: Portfolio Development Through Student-Centered Art Education Practices

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NAEA WEBINAR: Documenting Student Growth: Portfolio Development Through Student-Centered Art Education Practices

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Documenting Student Growth: Portfolio Development Through Student-Centered Art Education Practices

I attended this webinar and found it shared innovative ways for both elementary and MS, HS to have choice in class. In particular, I found the MS and HS to have an inspiring design. Hopefully you can get access with or without a membership.

Here are details:

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembers

Documentation and portfolios are multifaceted visual records that track, analyze, and represent student growth. The depth of documentation is strengthened through photography, audio recordings, transcriptions of their language, and dedicated time for reflection (for students and teachers). Visual arts portfolios capture the imagination, wonderings, and artmaking actions nurtured through student-centered art education practices and offer connections across grade levels and disciplines. Additionally, student portfolios are an advocacy tool providing insight into student thinking. The webinar presenters will share pre-primary, primary, and preK–12 strategies for organizing and sharing student progress with the broader community. Philosophical influences of Reggio Emilia, TAB, IB, and AP will also be discussed.

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Documenting Student Growth: Portfolio Development Through Student-Centered Art Education Practices

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembers

Documentation and portfolios are multifaceted visual records that track, analyze, and represent student growth. The depth of documentation is strengthened through photography, audio recordings, transcriptions of their language, and dedicated time for reflection (for students and teachers). Visual arts portfolios capture the imagination, wonderings, and artmaking actions nurtured through student-centered art education practices and offer connections across grade levels and disciplines. Additionally, student portfolios are an advocacy tool providing insight into student thinking. The webinar presenters will share pre-primary, primary, and preK-12 strategies for organizing and sharing student progress with the broader community. Philosophical influences of Reggio Emilia, TAB, IB, and AP will also be discussed.

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Upon completion of this NAEA webinar, you may earn 1 hour of professional development credit as designated by NAEA. Once the webinar is completed, you may view/print a Certification of Participation under the "Contents" tab. You may also print a transcript of all webinars attended under the "Dashboard" link in the right sidebar section of the page.

Clock hours provided upon completion of any NAEA professional learning program are granted for participation in an organized professional learning experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction, and can be used toward continuing education credit in most states. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify acceptance by professional governing authorities in their area.

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NAEA Online Learning: Documenting Student Growth: Portfolio Development Through Student-Centered Art Education Practices

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Documenting Student Growth: Portfolio Development Through Student-Centered Art Education Practices Wednesday, May 8, 2024FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembers Documentation and portfolios are multifaceted visual records that track, analyze, and represent student growth. The depth of documentation is strengthened through photography, audio recordings, transcriptions of their language, and dedicated time for reflection (for students and teachers).

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Curate your own collections and inspire personalized learning with student collections.

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Smithsonian

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Discover the digital education platform that connects people to Smithsonian objects, resources, and stories.

Collections by Grade

Explore some of our most popular Learning Lab Collections. Use them as a springboard to continue your exploration of the many collections available on the site.

Talk with Me!
Learn about your community and neighborhood. In this Toolkit, leaners explore different homes, shops, and people in your neighborhood and have fun with related activities.

Talk with Me Toolkits provide you with chances to talk with your children to improve thinking, vocabulary, and language development. Talking with your child is great-and research shows that the quality of words children hear matters more than how much you talk.

Talk with Me Toolkits give you ideas to begin conversations that are organized around a theme. The Toolkits feature videos, photographs, paintings, and artworks along with questions to talk about with your child. At the end of each toolkit there are more activities to do and books to read together. Go through this toolkit with your child and see how many topics there are to talk about!
This toolkit was adapted with a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

Links to third-party websites and videos are included in this Toolkit for informational purposes only. They do not indicate the Smithsonian's endorsement, sponsorship of, or affiliation with the third party or content of the linked site, including any advertisements that might be posted.

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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

What inspires you? Get to know Alma Thomas, (b. Columbus, Georgia; lived and worked in Washington, DC, 1891-1978), an American artist and educator known for her signature painting style using bright colors and patterns inspired by nature. She became a full-time artist late in her life. Born in a time of horses and buggies, she lived through big advancements in technology, such as the space race and moon landing. Her art was inspired by the nature she saw outside her home studio, and awe for the exploration of our vast universe.
Get To Know Alma Thomas Use it in the classroom to teach:
is part of the Hirshhorn KIDS About the Artist series. About the Artist biographies are designed for kids under age 12. Modern and contemporary artists' lives reflect recent human history and events. Sharing these life stories and artworks can help kids see their own potential and better understand the world and their place in it. It is our goal to inspire future generations of artists, makers, and creative problem solvers-sharing artists stories is one way Hirshhorn KIDS realize this goal.
Art classroom: Color Theory, Pattern

Language Arts classroom: Biography

Social Studies classroom: 20th century

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National Museum of American History

In this playlist you will learn about how three of the first presidents shaped the executive branch of the United States government.

Start by clicking on the first tile in the upper left hand corner. Then move through the playlist by clicking on the ">" symbol at the bottom of the page. Look for the information and paperclip icons to provide more information about selected resources. There are 34 tiles in this collection.

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Educator Programs

Cultivating Learning is a professional development series where Smithsonian educators model teaching techniques for using digital museum resources to support student learning. This year's series celebrates America at 250. Programs are free and accessible to anyone.

Wednesday, April 15, 4:00 PM EST

Join Phoebe Sherman of the National Postal Museum to explore how postage stamps can be used in the classroom to encourage civic awareness and engagement. We'll examine how stamps can spark curiosity and deepen understanding of civics, American history, national identity, and commemoration by using thinking routines that focus on both subject matter and artistic design. You'll see how these approaches come to life with students and leave with classroom-ready resources and fresh ideas for incorporating postage stamps into your teaching practice.

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Wednesday, May 20, 4:00 PM EST

Join Nyssa Buning of the National Museum of American History's Spark!Lab and Carol O'Donnell of the Smithsonian Science Education Center to explore strategies for cultivating an inventive mindset in your students. We'll discuss the history of STEAM innovation in America and try an open-ended invention challenge that uses object-based learning techniques to encourage creative problem solving and support curiosity and perseverance, skills essential to inventors throughout history. You'll leave with a set of facilitation tools to support students as they develop their own inventive identity and become future problem-solvers. You'll also receive access to a newly released e-book from the Smithsonian Science Education Center, STEAM Innovation: Celebrating Our Nation's 250 Years.

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Wednesday, June 17, 4:00 PM EST

As America turns 250 in 2026, young people are writing its next chapter. Join a group of educators who apply interdisciplinary approaches to learning to engage young people in civic dialogue tied to their communities.

Register

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Design Thinking Workbook

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Bring an object from your home and write a "label" for it. Think about the labels we provide at the museum -- they may include a date, location, title, and/or brief interpretation to help a viewer understand and connect.

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The Pivot Center for Art, Dance and Expression

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Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

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Homework: Activity Based Gallery Teaching - Movement

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Cleveland museum of art community arts center

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Art-Making Experiences for All Ages

Explore community art making at the CAC! We are open every weekend to help families and individuals of all ages connect to art and expression. We invite you to drop in during our open hours or join us for a special workshop led by a professional artist! View our gallery exhibition, Parade the Circle: Celebrating 30 Years of Art and Community, to see puppets and costumes from prior events. Expose yourself to new materials and different perspectives. Learn more about community art making in Cleveland, workshops, and special events below!

Group Visits

Group visits can be made by appointment during open and nonopen times. To arrange a visit, please use the booking form below. Email commartsinfo@clevelandart.org or call 216-707-2483 for more information.

Studio Go

NEW! Studio Go is now available for your indoor programs and events. Book now!

Studio Go, the CMA's mobile art van, provides art-making activities and exploration for people of all ages, sparking curiosity and creating deeper connections to the museum's world-renowned collection. Studio Go travels to Greater Cleveland community events and festivals from spring through fall.

About the CAC

The Community Arts Center offers opportunities for residents in Cleveland's Clark-Fulton neighborhood and beyond to connect with the arts. It features art displays and free hands-on art activities and experiences. The inaugural exhibition, Parade the Circle: Celebrating 30 Years of Art and Community, opening in tandem with the center, showcases a varied collection of puppets, costumes, and masks created by artists and the community that reflect diverse cultures and global art traditions.

"The establishment of a Community Arts Center is a key goal of our 2017 strategic plan, and with this new space, we expand our footprint into a vibrant, urban neighborhood on the city's west side," said William M. Griswold, director of the CMA. "We hope to connect with new audiences through a range of arts programs and look forward to collaborating with neighborhood partners to enrich the transformative experiences that we offer to all audiences."

The Community Arts Center is a 20,000-square-foot space located within the former Astrup Awning factory complex. It increases access to the arts by engaging with diverse new audiences that may not yet be involved with on-site museum programming. The CMA worked in partnership with Clark-Fulton Together, a resident-driven master plan headed by MetroHealth Hospital; the City of Cleveland; Metro West Community Development Organization; and local businesses to develop program content that meets community needs.

Sponsors

The Community Arts Center was made possible with principal support from Chuck and Char Fowler and the Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund.

All education programs at the Cleveland Museum of Art are underwritten by the CMA Fund for Education. Major annual support is provided by Brenda and Marshall Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Fortney, David and Robin Gunning, Dieter and Susan M. Kaesgen, Eva and Rudolf Linnebach, Gail C. and Elliott L. Schlang, Shurtape Technologies, and the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation. Generous annual support is provided by Gini and Randy Barbato, the M. E. and F. J. Callahan Foundation, Char and Chuck Fowler, the Giant Eagle Foundation, Robin Heiser, the Lloyd D. Hunter Memorial Fund, the late Marta and the late Donald M. Jack Jr., Bill and Joyce Litzler, the Logsdon Family Fund for Education, William J. and Katherine T. O'Neill, Mandi Rickelman, Betty T. and David M. Schneider, the Sally and Larry Sears Fund for Education Endowment, Roy Smith, Paula and Eugene Stevens, the Trilling Family Foundation, and the Womens Council of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

The Cleveland Museum of Art is funded in part by residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Education programs are supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Community Arts Center | Centro de Artes Comunitarias | Cleveland Museum of Art

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Explore community art making at the CAC! We are open every weekend to help families and individuals of all ages connect to art and expression.

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Brienne’s Fine Motor/Gross Motor/Sensory Skills Data Collection Template

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