This is an immersive summer program for educators presented by The Warehouse, Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Museum of Art, Kimbell Art Museum, and Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Participating middle and high school teachers in all disciplines are invited to:
• Participate in group discussions and creative activities designed to deepen understanding of contemporary and modern art and architecture
• Develop strategies to teach, interpret, and use works of art
• Connect with thematic explorations of collections, resources, and staff from each museum
• Exchange ideas with other classroom teachers
REGISTRATION deadline is April 4, 2025. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by April 14.
TUITION: $300. The cost includes all instruction, materials, and lunch each day. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Program sessions are held at each of the participating institutions, and CPE Credit is available for participation.
QUESTIONS: Email jbarnett@themodern.org with questions.
APPLY HERE: https://mamfw.formstack.com/forms/mfft
Request a free educational poster for your classroom highlighting Henry Ossawa Tanner, an important Black American artist working at the turn of the 20th century. The poster features a full-color reproduction of the artist's painting The Thankful Poor, and includes information on Tanner, teaching ideas, and behind-the-scenes information on the treatment of the work in the DMA's Conservation Studio in Spanish and English.
Image: The Thankful Poor, 1894. Henry Ossawa Tanner. Oil on canvas. Art Bridges.
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at how art conservators mix science and art to care for works of art. Tour the DMA's Conservation Studio, meet a conservator, and learn about the tools of the trade in this free video resource for students and teachers.
We are in the process of reimagining the DMA's teacher resources and workshop options. Sign up to receive an update about programs and resources for students and teachers in our quarterly Educator Newsletter—be sure to check the "Schools & Teachers" box.
Dallas Museum of Art programs for teachers are accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification and may be taken for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours, unless otherwise noted.