
As we head into the final days of October, the Chicago Public School strike continues. The Chicago Teachers Union is fighting for the addition of nurses and social workers and against overcrowded classrooms. We’d like to lend our support! Here are seven free resources for art teachers to utilize now and when they’re back in session.
ART21 is an award-winning nonprofit that specializes in film and digital content about contemporary art. They provide unparalleled close-ups of artists and their work, and they have a television broadcast series on PBS titled Art in the Twenty-First Century. Their expert footage and screening guides combine to create potent and free resources for art teachers.
The MCA offers free workshops for K-12 Illinois students and teachers, where they encourage the exploration and reflection of ideas that lie at the heart of contemporary art. Teachers will also find a community of local art teachers and MCA Education staff that makes it a one-stop spot for curricula and professional development. Chicagoans can check out the MCA’s free-for-families hypertext workshop on Saturday, November 9th!
This online resource is great for all teachers. The Arts Institute is committed to making sure that the arts aren’t thrown away with the bathwater. Their free workshops and lessons show teachers how to integrate the arts into any discipline.
The Art of Education has a plethora of content for art teachers. Their website includes lesson plans, podcasts, and videos and allows users to filter by topic. It’s a simple way to access how-tos on every subject.
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