K-12 Arts Programs
Plant Dye Residency
In Suzanne Herbert-Forton’s Plant Dye Residency, students will learn about historical and/or scientific aspects of dying fabric with plant dyes. The specific arts integration focus will be determined by the instructional needs of the individual school. Students will dye natural…
Art Machines: Kinetic Creature Invention Kits
Design and build a kinetic sculpture using a system of simple machines. Bring a creature or contraption with moving parts—a mouth that opens and closes, hands that clap, wings that flap—to life! This workshop is based on the Art Machines…
Dance to Learn!
Elevate your classroom experience by integrating dance into your math, science or social studies lesson. Tracie’s arts-integrated residency captivates the imagination of children and fosters a love for learning. Through her unique approach, students are encouraged to make their own…
Envisioning Our World: A Collaborative Exploration in Color Theory & Painting
Description Students will create an individual painted segment that will contribute to a permanently displayed mural in the school, serving as a lasting representation of their unique voices and perspectives. The concept will be specified based on community and schools’…
Creating A Class Community Garden: An Exploration in Painting & Collaborative Art
Description Students will learn how to define “class community” using the symbolism of a collaborative, community garden. Students will explore color theory and acrylic painting techniques to paint a flower that represents themselves as part of their class community. Next,…
The Sleeping Beauty
The ballet Sleeping Beauty, first staged by Marius Petipa to the score of Pytor Tchaikovsky in 1890, is a celebrated ballet that brings the well-known fairy tale to life. In this retelling of the classic story, Ballet Theatre of Maryland…
Jazz to Hip Hop
Join me for an exciting musical journey from jazz to Hip Hop! This interactive assembly explores the evolution of these genres, highlighting their roots, rhythms, and cultural significance. Students will experience live performances, learn about key artists and historical milestones,…
Toy Design: How Do They Make This Cool Stuff?
Timothy Young worked for many years in the toy industry as both a designer and a sculptor. He has designed hundreds of toys and sculpted many toy prototypes including characters such as Darth Vader, Big Bird, and The Simpsons. He…
Creating Unique Creatures and Characters
Timothy Young demonstrates three creative ways to design original creatures and characters. Using the techniques of doodling, scribbling, and sketching, students will create brand new designs as a group and individually. Worksheets are provided, as well as markers and colored…
Tap Mathematician
The Tap Mathematician arts-integrated residency creatively moves learners in developing tools to build math skills with their toes tap dancing along the way. Led by Quynn Johnson, Ed.M., this residency highlights the tap elements—beat, rhythm, improvisation, and choreography—as the foundational…
Reading & Rhythm
The Reading & Rhythm arts-integrated residency shares how the basics and elements of tap dance (beat, rhythm, choreography, and improvisation) can be used as a tool to strengthen classroom engagement and literacy skills for learners. Tap dance has the ability…
Press your Persona: Printmaking Identity Symbols
During this 4-5 day residency, students will create symbols that represent aspects of their identity using a variety of printmaking techniques. Printmaking is the art of creating multiple copies of an artwork by applying ink to transferable materials. Printmaking allows…