The Mystic Arts Center education staff and faculty provide programming and resources for administrators and educators working in grades K-12 and across disciplines. Looking for a thought-provoking and creative professional development activity in the arts? Preparing to bring students on a visit to the Arts Center? Or just want to get to know the Arts Center? Join us!

            Evenings for Educators

            Professional Development

            Additional Teacher Resources

EVENINGS FOR EDUCATORS

Join Mystic Arts Center Education staff for an orientation to current exhibitions and school programming. Enjoy refreshments and good company as you learn about Arts Center field trip and professional development opportunities. A complimentary curriculum packet is available for certain exhibitions. Admission for school educators and administrators is free. Call or email to R.S.V.P. (860)536-7601 ext. 209, education@mysticarts.org;

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Prepare yourself with cross-curricular tools to diversify your teaching strategies and integrate artworks into your curriculum through interactive and participatory workshops with gallery activities, handouts, and practical “take-home” lessons.  The Mystic Arts Center is approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Education to issue Continuing Education Units.

IN-SERVICE DAYS

Book a day exclusively for your group. Four weeks notice required. Choose from topics below, or call the Education Department to discuss customized options.

Fee:     Half day (up to 3 hours): $25 / teacher, $200 minimum

Full day (3.5 – 5 hours): Gallery Program Only: $35 / teacher, $200 minimum

Full day (3.5 – 5 hours): Gallery & Studio Art Exercise or Studio Retreat: $50 / teacher; $250 minimum

Fundamentals: This workshop introduces methods of teaching with artworks across the curriculum and is great preparation for bringing your students on an Art Smart Tour with the same title.

Art and Writing: Incorporate writing into your art curriculum or energize your language arts lessons with creative writing prompts and skill building. This workshop is great preparation for bringing your students on a Writing with Artworks tour.

Studio Art Retreat:  Want to focus in depth on the creative process? Spend the day with our studio faculty, learning a new process, medium, or skill. These sessions are customized to your interests and needs and conclude with critique and reflection for classroom applications.

ADDITIONAL TEACHER RESOURCES

Complimentary resources packets with lesson plans and background information are available for select exhibitions. Packets help teachers prepare students for their visit or follow up the visit in the classroom. Call or email to reserve your packet while supplies last: (860)536-7601, education@mysticarts.org.