Seeing Shapes and Colors is a two-part educational school program that asks students to consider how paintings and sculptures use shapes and colors to communicate. The visit includes a tour of the Museum featuring selected works from our collection and a hands-on activity, during which students apply the concepts they learned on the tour directly to their artwork using artist-grade materials.
10:30 am: Student arrival; introduction to museum by Head of Community Engagement 10:35am-11:05 am: Tour of the building and grounds (weather permitting) led by a staff member or gallery guide
11:05am-11:50am: Hands on workshop with teaching artist in the Terrace Gallery exploring colors and shapes
11:50am-12:00pm Workshop Concludes; Teaching artist leads a reflective discussion of student work and students share their creations. DC Collaborative survey completed by students. Supplies cleaned up.
Learning Goals and Objectives:
-To introduce the students to properties of color
-To introduce students to a variety of ways to look at and enjoy art
– To introduce students to the artists and their work in the Kreeger collection
-To empower students with the tools to experiment with the effects of color when drawing or painting
– To foster creativity in students
– Create an understanding of how art can impact others
– Introducing the language to talk about art and form connections