Jessie B. Telfair (1913 – 1986) Freedom Quilt, 1983. Cotton, with pencil , 74 x 68 inches. Collection of American Folk Art Museum, New York , Gift of Judith Alexander in loving memory of her sister, Rebecca Alexander, 2004.9.1. Photo by Gavin Ashworth, New York.
Virtual Educator Professional Development: American Perspectives
Friday, Jun 25, 2021
1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
This virtual professional development session for K‑12 educators will introduce participants to American Perspectives: Stories from the American Folk Art Museum Collection at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, focusing on the primary themes and cross-curricular connections featured in the exhibition. Educators will learn how to use folk art objects as primary sources and receive additional resources about lessons and art-making activities for a variety of classrooms and subject areas.
SCECH Credits: 2.5
If event registration capacity is reached, please contact Emily Jarvi at ejarvi@artmuseumgr.org to be placed on a waiting list.
For more information, contact School Experience Manager, Emily Jarvi, at 616.831.2928 or ejarvi@artmuseumgr.org.
Related Exhibitions
Jerry’s Map by Jerry Gretzinger
Karel Appel: Start Again Like A Child
A Shared Vision: The Glen W. Johnson and Thomas P. Merchant Collection
Alfield Reeves: In Case You Didn’t Know
Ray Materson: Metamorphosis
Julie Green: The Last Supper
Gary Tyler: Rebirth
Reyna Garcia: Día de los Muertos
