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We collaborate with teachers to provide inquiry-based programs that explore American art, artists, and culture in order to expand and enrich K−12 classroom learning, and foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
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We provide programs and resources created in consultation with K−12 teachers with the goal of making the Whitney’s collection and exhibitions an integral part of classroom learning.
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Our Teacher Resources offer a variety of ways to integrate visual art into school curriculum and use the Whitney’s collection of twentieth- and twenty-first-century art for teaching and learning in the K−12 classroom.
Thank You!
Did you know that the Whitney offers free tours for New York City public school groups?
Educator Preview
on March 7
Kick off this spring with a free guided tour for teachers of the just-opened Whitney Biennial 2012. Register here!
Announcements
A Special Opening for NAEA National Convention Attendees on March 3 is sold out. Reduced admission to the Whitney for NAEA attendees is still available. Please show your NAEA badge when purchasing tickets.
We’re scheduling school group tours for the Whitney Biennial 2012! Request a guided visit now, spaces fill up fast!
Learn more about our tour themes and how they apply to your classroom.
Calder’s Circus Is Back!
We are excited to announce that Calder’s Circus is back on view at the Whitney! Created by Alexander Calder, Calder’s Circus is comprised of dozens of tiny figures and props made of simple materials such as wire, cork, fabric, and string. These acrobats, clowns, and animals were manipulated by Calder during performances, which he gave in his studio and in the apartments of friends or art patrons.
This work is in our Singular Visions exhibition, and would be great as part of an Artist as Experimenter or Artist as Storyteller tour!
Try This!
While looking closely at the work together, try this activity with your students:
Look closely at the image. What do you notice? The artist titled this work of art Winter Fields. What did he include to let us know that it is winter? Imagine this scene during a different time of year—spring, summer or fall. What would be the same? What would be different?
This work is currently on view in the Real/Surreal exhibition.
For Kids
You may want to check out For Kids, resources and activities designed especially for artists ages eight to twelve. You can discover new artists or learn about your favorites, such as Alexander Calder!
