The Education Department at the Columbus Museum maintains a strong relationship to Muscogee County teachers and students. Educational programs and resources, including tours, curriculum guides, and programs related to the Museum's collection and exhibitions are offered throughout the school year. For more information about school programs contact Kaci Kelly, School and Educator Services Coordinator, at 706.748.2562, ext. 653 or kkelly@columbusmuseum.com .
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The Educator's Guide to the Museum's Permanent Collection is now available online!
Designed for grades K-12, this guide is an excellent tool for teachers in explaining the Museum's art collection in terms of themes, artists, resources and more.
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Upcoming Programs
Gallery Tales: Life After Emancipation
February 2, 4, 9, 18, 22, 25 and March 2, 4, 9
9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Students in K-5th grades will learn about our special history exhibition, Let the Records Show: Discovering the Valley's Black Community in Slavery and Freedom. Through storytelling and art, guest educator Patty Chamberlain will teach students about life after emancipation in the Chattahoochee Valley.
Youth Art Month
Exhibition on view entire month of March
Reception 5 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010
Middle schools from Muscogee County are invited to exhibit student artwork throughout March in celebration of Youth Art Month. The Museum will host the exhibition and a reception in their honor.
Slam Workshop
Friday, February 19
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This year marks the ninth year for this popular program. Area high school students are invited to participate in a workshop led by an accomplished poet that will inspire them to write original poetry based on art in the Museum’s permanent collection.
Tours
The Columbus Museum offers several curriculum tours that support the Georgia Performance Standards. Schedule a visit for your class and check out our online resources in preparation for your visit. Visit the Georgia Children at Work and Play and Learning to Look websites for resources and lesson plan suggestions. To schedule a tour call Melinda Durham at 706.748.2562, ext. 651. Check out a full list of our tour offerings.
Traveling Trunks
Hands-on kits for subjects that range from African-American Art, Animals in Art, and Georgia Children at Work and Play to Landscapes, Portraits, and Women in History and Art. ALL KITS ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO AREA TEACHERS. They contain audio and video tapes, artwork reproductions, activities and cross-curricular lesson plans.
- African-American Art: Kindergarten – 12th Grade
- Animals in Art: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
- Georgia Children at Work and Play: 2nd – 5th Grade and 8th Grade
- Landscapes: 3rd – 5th Grade
- Portraits: 6th – 8th Grade
- Women in History and Art: Kindergarten – 12th Grade
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