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Come aboard this art museum bus and spend time looking closely at master works of art by a diverse group of student-artists across Connecticut.
Here’s What We Do For Every School Visit
- Visit with each class for 60-90 minutes
- Introduce students to the art museum environment
- Adapt our lesson plan based on the knowledge, abilities, and needs of each student
- Nurture critical and creative thinking
The Experience From Beginning to End
Our program encourages exploration and creativity while facilitating meaningful discussions. Students and visitors have the opportunity to engage with the art exhibition at their own pace, with the help of expert educators who use art to teach critical and creative thinking. Art-making activities are also included to help visitors connect the exhibition to their personal lives.
01: Theatrical Introduction
First, we incorporate movement, mindfulness, and essential questions about overarching concepts such as, "What is a museum?" and "How are we artists?"
02: Explore the Museum
As students board the bus, we give them a prompt to use as they explore the museum, such as a paintbrush, viewfinder, or scavenger hunt to find works of art made with that same art instrument.
03: Discuss Artwork
For deeper insight, we ask students questions related to what they think is going on in different works of art and why. We use a range of learning modalities to facilitate discussion based on the needs of each student.
04: Read and Relate
We engage students in a read-aloud and paired art-making activity to extend their learning experiences.
05: Create Art
Drawing connections to the artwork we just discussed, we encourage students to tap into their imagination and create their own works of art.
06: Reflect
To help students digest their experience, we create space to share their art and recall information from the experience to connect it back to the essential questions we introduced in the beginning, such as, “What is a museum?”
The cARTie Difference
- Supports students' natural inclination to learn through play, exploration, and tactile interactions
- Allows students to practice collaboration with their peers through group projects
- Brings early childhood and museum education directly to schools with limited access
- Aligns with a range of standards, including CT Early Learning and Development Standards, English Language Arts Common Core State Standards, National Core Art Standards, Social Emotional Learning Standards, and Social Justice Standards
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Introducing our students to these student-artists is transformative and powerful to achieving and teaching about equity.”
— Dr. Nicholas Perrone, School Principal, New Haven, CT
The Experience FAQ
(Our Most Commonly Asked Questions)
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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