K-12 Arts Programs
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
Description The ballet Sleeping Beauty, first staged by Marius Petipa to the score by Pyotr Tchaikovsky in 1890, is a celebrated classic that brings the well-known fairy tale to life. BTM’s educational rendition of the classical ballet features a colorful…
Story Bridges in the Classroom
Description Create community, promote a positive learning environment, and build bridges of understanding the classroom, with Noa’s interactive storytelling model. Discover how listening to, and telling the story of the “other”, can breakthrough stereotypes and labels to the possibility of…
Jazz to Hip Hop
Description 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…
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
Description 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…
Tap Mathematician
Description 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…
Reading & Rhythm
Description 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…
Press your Persona: Printmaking Identity Symbols
Description 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…
Customized School Mural
Description During this 5-10 day residency, students will collaborate with each other and the artist to create a mural that reflects the mission and values of their school by using the elements of art and design to paint smaller segments…
Pocket Locket: Clay Miniatures Housed in Sewn Pockets
Description In this 4-5 day residency, students will reflect on and recreate an object of significance as a miniature using polymer clay and a variety of clay tools and techniques. Students will then design and hand sew their own pocket…
Literacy Through Photography PD
Description Literacy Through Photography (LTP) is an interactive concept that combines photography and literacy, empowering students to explore and capture their experiences visually, inspiring them to narrate their stories through their own words and ideas. This professional development program immerses…