Dear Teachers,
This section of the website is especially for you. The Education Department at
the James A. Michener Art Museum is eager to provide your students with quality,
hands-on learning experiences, both at the Museum and in the classroom. In
addition, we offer several opportunities for your own continuing education.
Please browse this section to learn about our many education programs, or for
more information, contact us at 215.340.9800, ext. 124 or
email us.
IN THIS SECTION
- Art on the Move/Art Speaks…New!!
A collaborative outreach program between the Michener Art Museum and the Bucks
County Intermediate Unit #22 which brings original works of art to your school.
New phase of program set to begin soon with recent funding from The Institute of
Museums and Library Services.
- Teacher Services
Continuing education programs for teachers
- Teacher Resources
Educational materials you can use in the classroom or in conjunction with a
School Tour
- School Tours
Everything you need to plan a Michener Art Museum tour for your
students. Free admission for all school groups for 2008!
- Arts Enrichment
Calling all teachers! Work with the Michener Museum Education Outreach
Department to coordinate an arts enrichment program at your school.
- Arts First Steps: Preschool Outreach Programs
Preschools will work with museum educators during the year to learn about works
of art and engage students in the art making process, balancing classroom visits
with visits to the Museum.
- The Robert V. Nesi Education Scholarship: The
Art Education Volunteer Scholarship Program
Scholarships for art classes, workshops and summer camps are available through
the generous support of local sponsors. We welcome scholarship recipients as
well as contributors.
- Two Dozen Questions
Our question and answer section aimed at teaching children more about the
Michener Art Museum
- Mapping the Journey of
Bucks County Artists
Follow a route along the Delaware River to learn about the lives of our
region's visual artists.
- Explore the Exhibit James A. Michener: A Living Legacy
This intimate exhibition celebrates James A. Michener's prolific career as a writer, public servant, art collector and philanthropist, as well as his life-long commitment to racial harmony.
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