Professional Development Workshops

These workshops are designed to help teachers make meaningful interdisciplinary classroom connections with works of art and learn innovative teaching strategies to bring back to the classroom. Workshops include a private gallery tour with instruction on how to teach from original works of art, hands-on studio art activities, and an education packet with lesson plans. The program is open to all teachers from surrounding counties such as Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia, and Brevard. Participants receive continuing education credit.

WORKSHOPS

 

 

ADDRESSING INEQUITY & INJUSTICE THROUGH THE ARTS

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | 4:30 - 7 PM

The visual arts present students the opportunity to celebrate diversity and explore their unique identities. This workshop will present classroom strategies for discussing topics related to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in connection with works from the Orlando Museum of Art. Bring your sketchbook! Our session will include reflective journaling exercises. This workshop will be facilitated by Associate Curator of Education and Outreach, David Matteson.

The additional 30 minutes required for teachers to receive the full 3 hour workshop credit may be completed with a one page reflection on your experience at the Museum. This reflection should be sent to Christy Garton at Christy.Garton@ocps.net. Please register early, this workshop is limited to 30 teachers. These workshops are FREE, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Please contact Education at 407.896.4231, ext. 262 or education@omart.org.

A credit card number is required to reserve your spot. Teachers who indicate that they are coming, but do not show up or cancel by Monday, January 3 will be charged a cancellation fee of $15.00.

THIS WORKSHOP IS SUPPORTED BY THE CORNELIA T. BAILEY FOUNDATION

Dates & Times: 4:30-7pm

Location: Galleries, Studio I

Cost: FREE