School Group Activities
With a docent-led tour, students observe and discuss art in the exhibits. The second part of the visit consists of a hands-on activity that relates to one of the current exhibits. Activities change with each exhibition rotation. Students take artwork back to school with them.
Pre-K – K: Creativity with Shapes
Using pre-cut shapes of many sizes and colors, young artists arrange and then glue shapes to a larger piece of colored paper. Concepts and skills include: positive and negative shapes, overlapping, color and value contrast, reinforcing color and shape recognition, composition, gluing. Time: about 25 minutes.
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Activities for grades 1 and up: Geometry as Art
A selection of designs, created with grids just like the ones Ellen Dorn Levitt uses for her paintings, are available for children to color with 64 Crayola marker color sets. Designs range from simple to complex. For older students, a sheet of card stock with small dots is provided as a starting point. Students use rulers and compasses to make their own designs which are then enhanced with color. Options offered are age and developmentally appropriate. Time: about 45 minutes.