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A message from LAEA Museum Representative

As a result of the pandemic many art museums in the state either remain closed or are in the process of reopening. Museum art educators have been working to provide online activities, virtual tours, and education materials to support K-12 and university educators. Many museums in our state are facing severe budget shortfalls and some have had to layoff or furlough staff. Please consider supporting your local museum by becoming a member.

Alexandria museum of art

Summer Art Camp To-go

https://themuseum.org/artcamps

Professional artists and art educators guide and encourage young artists through thematic week-long classes during the summer breaks. These half day camps provide campers with dynamic, art-centered experiences that will entertain and challenge your and creative thinkers who are interested in art! With each registration, campers will receive a box of supplies for a week’s worth of projects, written lesson plans, video instruction and access to AMoA’s Virtual Artroom to interact with the certified art instructors and other campers!

Adult Art Classes

https://themuseum.org/adultclasses

Ceramic Light Orbs Adult Workshop

Saturday, August 1, 2020 ~ 1-5pm

$45 for members; $65 for non-members

Celebrating the relationship between light and shadow, participants will create sculptural ceramic orbs decorated with pattern and negative space using traditional hand-building techniques. All supplies are included. Registration is required. You must be 21 to attend this class.

Bend it Like Benglis Adult Sculpture Workshop

Saturday, November 14, 2020 ~ 1-4pm

$45 for members; $65 for non-members

This adult workshop will draw inspiration from the sculptural works of female artist, Lynda Benglis and her approach to medium manipulation. Each participant will create a three-dimensional work of art that includes reactive components. All supplies are included. Registration is required. You must be 21 to attend this class.

Monthly Online Program

The museum has added a number of monthly programs and email posts, including Family Fourth Friday and Fifth Thursday Happy Hour

HILLIARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM

Summer Play Day Online

http://www.hilliardmuseum.org/play-day-the-hilliard-at-home

The museum has posted art activities, story time, and sing along videos with our Toddler Time teachers for families to enjoy throughout the summer.

Collection Online

https://hilliardmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/

The museum has been working this spring to digitize the collection, so visitors, teachers, and students can assess it online. Keep an eye out for new activities based on the permanent collection. The museum will be working with Claire Schultz and UL Art Education students this fall to create activities for K-12 teachers.

Teaching Artist In Residence Online

The museum’s Fall 2020 Teaching Artist in Residence is Leah Graeff. She is working with folklorist and educator Paddy Bowman to develop online educational materials for an exhibit on Acadian brown cotton and weaving. More information to come.

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART

Summer Art Kits

https://noma.org/summer-art-kit/

Instead of in-person summer camp, the museum is offering families art kits with live virtual artmaking classes

Virtual Studio Kids

https://noma.org/cart/studio-kids/

Free virtual artmaking workshops for families with children ages 5-10. . Join us for an all-hands-in guided workshop designed for young artists and their grown-ups to make together via Zoom. Meet other families, look closely at a NOMA artwork, and practice an art-making technique using materials you can find around the house.