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Category Archives: Education Center
Collaborative Sand Mandalas at Family Art Labs!
Nemo who!? Despite blizzard conditions over the weekend, Family Art Labs was in full swing. We had a small, yet brave group of families who trudged through the snow to help us begin the celebration of Losar (the Tibetan New … Continue reading
Posted in Art Making, Education Center, Family, Museums, Uncategorized
Tagged Buddha, drawing, Education, Education Center, Family, Family Art Labs, Gateway to Himalayan Art, look deeply, Losar, Mandala, Mandalas, Sand Mandalas, think deeply, Tibet
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Saturday Family Art Lab Puppeteering Workshop!
It’s January already!? Another year has come and the Family Programs team has just finished hosting our monthly Saturday Family Art Lab. This month’s theme was Shadow Puppets, a personal favorite of mine. We began the workshop by discussing the … Continue reading
Posted in Art Making, Education Center, Family, Himalayan Art, Museums, Uncategorized
Tagged Art Labs, Education, Education Center, Family, family day, Family Programs, feel deeply, Gallery, gallery tours, Gateway to Himalayan Art, look deeply, Saturdays, storytelling
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Green Greetings at Saturday Family Art Labs! (Family Programs in Action)
On the second Saturday of each month, the Family Programs team hosts a Saturday Family Art Lab. Each month has a different theme and December’s was Green Greetings! During this Art Lab, families came together to make eco-friendly holiday cards … Continue reading
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Tagged Education, Education Center, Gateway to Himalayan Art
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A Day in the Life..of a Museum Educator
Every day here in the Education Department at the Rubin Museum of Art brings new tasks, challenges, and rewards. From administrative updates to material prep to leading tours in the galleries to traveling the 5 boroughs to teach, there are … Continue reading
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The Story of the Four Friends
This year’s Fall Family Day, Amazing Animal Adventures, is inspired by the story of the Four Friends. Come visit on October 13 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. to learn more, or download our Four Friends coloring pages below. The Story … Continue reading
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The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
On Saturday, September 22, the School Programs team collaborated with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth on an all-day Himalayan Art Encounters program. The Center for Talented Youth (CTY) offers gifted and talented K-12 students a wide range of academic … Continue reading
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Auspicious Stitches Prepares for Family Day
The whole museum is involved with our Fall Family Day. This year we’re going to have an Amazing Animal Adventure by exploring the Four Noble Friends (an Elephant, Monkey, Rabbit, and Bird) in the galleries. Our Auspicious Stitchers have been … Continue reading
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Himalayan Art Encounters – Bank Street Summer Camp
The School Programs team partnered with the Bank Street Summer Camp’s two visual arts camps again this summer for a two Himalayan Art Encounters programs, and the results are vibrant! This is our fourth year working together to enrich their … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Partnership, summer camp
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Make Time, Do Everything, Be Surprised
The NYCDOE School Year Calendar states clearly that twice a year, “students in all five boroughs will not be in attendance, but schools in all five boroughs will be scheduled for a Chancellor’s Conference Day for staff development related to … Continue reading
Posted in Art Making, Education Center, Himalayan Art, K-12 Schools, Museums, Professional Development, Resources, University Audiences, Visitor Experience
Tagged CALTA21, Fostering Curiosity, High School for Language and Diplomacy, Inquiry, Mindfulness in Education, Open Enrollment PD
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Do you Pinterest?
A few weeks ago my colleague Beth Citron and I led a guide and docent session on Modern Art. It was meant to supplement their understanding of our Modernist Art from India exhibition series (the second of three exhibitions, Approaching … Continue reading