Springfield Museum of Art
| Contact Person(s): | Deena Pinales |
|---|---|
| Telephone: | 937-324-3729 |
| Fax: | 937-325-4674 |
| E-mail: | dpinales@springfieldart.net |
| Website: | http://www.springfieldart.museum/ |
| Address | Springfield Museum of Art |
| Video | Video |
Goals/Mission Statement
The mission the Springfield Museum of Art is to collect, exhibit and preserve works of art for the benefit of all individuals, while encouraging the education and participation in, and the enjoyment and appreciation of the arts.
Instructional Objectives
Provide students...
- The opportunity to visit the museum regardless of their financial status.
- A chance to learn about art and the museum in their classroom.
- With the tools to look at and think about art in different ways.
- The opportunity to discuss their views on art.
- The chance to learn about people, art and artists from various cultures.
- With art activities related to the museum and their level of learning.
- (and teachers) access to a visual arts library.
- (and teachers) access to visual art classes and workshops for enhancement.
OHIO Standards-Benchmarks
All Visual Arts
Social Studies
History: K-2 C,D; 3-5 B; 9-10 B, F; 11-12 B
People/Soc: K-2 A,B; 3-5 A; 6-8 A, C; 9-10 C; 11-12 A, B & C
Geography: K-2 B; 3-5 B; 6-8 B, D; 9-10 A
Gov: K-2 C
Citizenship: K-2,A,B; 3-5 A
Soc, Studies: K-2 A, C; 3-5 A, B, D; 6-8 A, B, C, D; 9-10 B; 11-12 D
Math
Geometry: K-2 A,B,C,D; 3-4 H; 5-7 I,J;
Patterns/Functions/Algebra: C
Language Arts
Communication/Oral/ Visual: 5-6
#9; 7-8 #1,#2,#9; Writing Application: 5-6 #3, #4, #5
Technology
Nature of Technology: K-2 A,B,C; 3-5
A,B,C; 6-8 A,C; Technology and Society Interaction:
K-2 C; 3-5 C, D
Materials Available for Teachers/Students
- Free docent-led gallery tours
- Free outreach programs in the schools
- Extensive website with learning and collection information
- Workshops, in-services and classes for teachers and students.
- Visual art library (over 4500 volumes)
Additional Information/Comments
- Tours and workshops can be custom-made to cover specific standards and benchmarks.
- Exhibitions include the permanent collection of 18th, 19th and 20th century American works plus approximately seven temporary exhibits by regional and national artists.
- Art School programs are held in four eight/nine week terms and one two-week Winter Workshop. Two one-week art camp for 6-12 year olds are held every August.
- Special events for families and children include Family Days, concerts, performances, Holiday workshops, and more.