Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Evenings for Educators at the PMA

Evenings for Educators Join the Portland Museum of Art for another year of Evenings for Educators. These professional development workshops include lectures about exhibitions and collections, classroom tips, networking with other educators, and information about dynamic new Museum resources. All Evenings for Educators are free for teachers. Sign up for two contact hours and receive 10% off in the Museum Store. To learn more or register, please email Stacy Rodenberger. Evenings for Educators are made possible by the Madelyn Busker Cohen Fund at the Portland Museum of Art. Save the dates for the 2010 Evenings for Educators: Wednesday, January 20 Collages! Hands-on Art Wednesday, February 24 Objects of Wonder: Four Centuries of Still Life from the Norton Museum of Art Wednesday, April 7 Spring Celebration of School Programs ArtIntensive: Workshop for Educators Limited to 20 teachers, open to all K-12 educators. Join the Museum for a one-day professional development workshop for teachers. The ArtIntensive workshop includes gallery explorations, hands-on activities, curriculum connections, and arts-integration ideas that will energize the arts in your classroom. Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines are welcome. Teachers will receive a packet of materials. Five contact hours (0.5 CEUs) are available for an additional $20. Please call Stacy Rodenberger, Coordinator of School Programs for more information, (207) 775-6148, ext. 3226. Saturday, March 20 Pipe and Basket by Georges Braque