Teacher Workshops offer opportunities to spend time with art, connect with other educators, and discover what’s new at the DMA. Sign up to receive information about programs and resources for students and teachers in our quarterly Educator Newsletter – be sure to check the "Information for Teachers" box.
Dallas Museum of Art programs for teachers are accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification and may be taken for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours, unless otherwise noted.
July 11-15, 2022 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
An immersive summer program for educators presented by The Warehouse, Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Museum of Art, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Kimbell Art Museum
Participating middle and high school teachers in all disciplines are invited to:
- Participate in group discussions and creative activities designed to deepen understanding of contemporary and modern art and architecture
- Develop strategies to teach, interpret, and use works of art
- Connect with thematic explorations of collections, resources, and staff from each museum
- Exchange ideas with other classroom teachers
Applications for the 2022 cohort are now closed.
The DMA Education Department provides in-service training for K–12 teachers, offering an overview of DMA teaching resources, gallery visits, and hands-on activities. Please note that in-services must be scheduled at least one month in advance to allow for planning.
Costs
Groups of 20 or fewer: $100
Groups of 21 or more: $150
For more information, or to schedule an in-service, email us or call 214-922-1842.
Request a free educational poster for your classroom highlighting Henry Ossawa Tanner, an important Black American artist working at the turn of the 20th century. The poster features a full-color reproduction of the artist's painting The Thankful Poor, and includes information on Tanner, teaching ideas, and behind-the-scenes information on the treatment of the work at the DMA's Conservation Studio in Spanish and English.
Image: Henry Ossawa Tanner, The Thankful Poor, 1894. Oil on canvas. Art Bridges.
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at how art conservators mix science and art to care for art. Tour the DMA's Conservation Studio, meet a conservator, and learn about the tools of the trade in this free video resource for students and teachers. Watch a clip below, and then click the link below to request the full video.
Related resource: Read Uncrated, the DMA's blog, for a behind-the-scenes look into life at the Museum.