A Day in Residence at The Aldrich
Posted by Krissy PondenThe seventh and eighth graders recently spent a day in residence at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, CT. The students participated in workshops led by our Progressive Education Lab fellows that explored a variety of concepts with the museum’s galleries as both inspiration and backdrop. The program is designed to allow classroom teachers the opportunity to teach either their normal curriculums or a special project directly related to the exhibits in the inspirational and unique environment of the museum. The PEL fellows crafted thoughtful and comprehensive workshops on topics ranging from poetry to science, design thinking and even math. Later the students came together to take part in a debate about what makes a work of art either “silly” or “serious,” backed by their observations of specific elements of art. Listening to the conversations the students engaged in made it clear that the day was a success both in terms of art appreciation and cross-curricular connections. We are looking forward to our next day in residence at The Aldrich in the spring!
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