Art and museum education helps students understand and engage with the world around them.

Why Art and Museum Education Is Important for Early Childhood Development

  • Prepares students to think critically and creatively to address real-world challenges
  • Helps students understand and engage with the world around them
  • Supports exploration of creativity, imagination, and self-expression
  • Boosts confidence and emotional well-being

Find A Program For Your School

With options for every school, find a program that works best for your students.

Starter

1 Full Day Visit

For schools who want to try cARTie out and schools with limited budgets and schedules.

Every program includes:

  • Introduction to the art museum environment
  • Lesson plan based on the unique knowledge, abilities, and needs of the students
  • Lesson plan aligned with CTELDS, ELA CCSS, NCAS, SJ Standards, and SEL Standards
  • Exploration of creativity, imagination, and self-expression through paired art making

1 single day

  • 60-90 minutes per class**
  • Up to 5 PreK-2 classes per day
  • 3-8 years old
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Advanced

2 Full Day Visits/Year

For returning schools who want to add multiple visits per class.

Every program includes:

  • Introduction to the art museum environment
  • Lesson plan based on the unique knowledge, abilities, and needs of the students
  • Lesson plan aligned with CTELDS, ELA CCSS, NCAS, SJ Standards, and SEL Standards
  • Exploration of creativity, imagination, and self-expression through paired art making

2 days per school year*

  • 60-90 minutes per class**
  • Up to 5 PreK-2 classes per day
  • 3-8 years old
  • Teacher Meet and Greet
  • Afterschool Family Program
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Premium

3 Full Day Visits/Year

For returning schools who are interested in getting the most out of the cARTie experience.

Every program includes:

  • Introduction to the art museum environment
  • Lesson plan based on the unique knowledge, abilities, and needs of the students
  • Lesson plan aligned with CTELDS, ELA CCSS, NCAS, SJ Standards, and SEL Standards
  • Exploration of creativity, imagination, and self-expression through paired art making

3 days per school year*

  • 60-90 minutes per class**
  • Up to 5 PreK-2 classes per day
  • 3-8 years old
  • Teacher Meet and Greet
  • Afterschool Family Program
  • Collaborative Mural
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After-School

3 Full Day Visits/Year

For returning school partners interested in further enrichment outside of the school day.

Every program includes:

  • Introduction to the art museum environment
  • Lesson plan based on the unique knowledge, abilities, and needs of the students
  • Lesson plan aligned with CTELDS, ELA CCSS, NCAS, SJ Standards, and SEL Standards
  • Exploration of creativity, imagination, and self-expression through paired art making

Multiple visits***

  • 30+ minutes per group of students
  • 3-12 years old
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Introducing our students to these high school student-artists is transformative and powerful to achieving and teaching about equity.”

— Dr. Nicholas Perrone, School Principal, New Haven, CT

Bring A Program To Your Local Community

If you operate a local organization like a library or farmer’s market, partner with us to bring our mobile art museum bus to your event.

Community Pop-Up

1-3 Hours Long

For organizations that want to bring art and museum education to their local community.

Every program includes:

  • Introduction to the art museum environment
  • Paired art-making activity
  • Nurturing critical and creative thinking

1-3 hours long

  • Partnership with local community organization
  • Open exploration of museum for families
  • Engaging prompts and activities
  • Art making activity outside the bus
  • Everyone from the family welcome
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cARTie is breaking the norms of the traditional museum experience, understanding the importance of cultivating authentic community relationships.”

— Reinaldo G., Community Partner, Bridgeport, CT

Apply To Our Summer Internship Program

Once a year, we offer summer internships to student-artists who express an interest in pursuing a career in arts nonprofit work.

Community Pop-Up

10 Weeks Long

PAID

For high school and college students across the state of Connecticut who are interested in pursuing a career in arts nonprofit work.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • How to operate an arts nonprofit
  • Bullet #2
  • Bullet #3

Application due by Month XX, XXXX

  • You must be a high-school or college student at the time of submission
  • Have an interest in arts nonprofit work
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Programs FAQ

Is there a list of the programs you offer?

Yes, visit cartie.org/programs With options for every school, find a program that works best for your students. Program specs are also available in a downloadable PDF as well.

Is there a cost for cARTie to come to my school?

There is a modicum fee attached to partnering with cARTie. Please email us at hello@cartie.org to start a conversation.

How do I know which program is right for my school?

Our programs vary in duration and frequency. We can adapt to meet your needs, as well. From a single visit to twice-monthly visits, we do it all! Email us at hello@cartie.org and we can help you understand which program is best for your needs.

What does the program include?

cARTie programs include time for exploration, discussion, and creation. We begin with theatrical introductions, then time to explore the museum, discuss artwork, read and relate, create art, and then reflect.

How can I bring programming to my local community?

Email us at hello@cartie.org to start a conversation.

Does cARTie offer private parties?

At this time, our focus is on community-wide opportunities. As things are ever-changing, please check-in with us by emailing hello@cartie.org.

Can you tailor a program to meet my students’ needs?

Absolutely! We tailor every program to meet you and your students’ needs, interests, and backgrounds.

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