Educator Resources

M.C. Escher: Impossible Realities Sarah Kabot: Unfolding Space


Examine the mathematics behind Escher’s prints and learn meaningful mathematical and artistic experiences that will enrich your visit.
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Jean-Pierre Gauthier: Machines at Play


The guide addresses Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science students in grades 2 through 9.
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John Heartfield vs. Nazi Germany


The guide supports various Ohio Academic Content Standards for Visual Arts, Language Arts and Social Studies.
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Ezra Jack Keats: Storytelling Resist


Take inspiration from the simple shapes and bold use of color in the illustrations of picture book author/illustrator Ezra Jack Keats with watercolor resist lesson (recommended for grades K-5)
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Ezra Jack Keats: Mixed Media Storytelling


Explore the collage and paper marbling techniques used by picture book author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats with this mixed media lesson (recommended for grades 6-12)
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EDUCATOR EVENTS

The museum hosts workshops, lectures, film screenings and other professional development opportunities for educators throughout the school year. If you’d like to stay informed about upcoming educator events, sign up for the museum’s e-newletter.


If you have an idea for an educator event or have questions about how the museum can be a resource for you and your school, please contact Associate Educator Gina Thomas McGee at gThomas@AkronArtMuseum.org.

Motorcoach Tours

We provide a designated bus pull-off, group entrance, ADA accessibility, easily accessible restrooms, museum store and café. Admission for group escort and driver is complimentary. FAM tours available for tour operators.

Family Guides

Whether you’re visiting the museum for the first time or the hundredth time there is always something to learn. Use the Family Guides when preparing to visit, while in the museum or as a way to remember your trip.
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Classes

Children join the museum’s educators to explore artworks and ideas in the galleries and art-making in the classroom.

Lectures

They provide an in-depth look at artists, work and processes from scholars, curators, film directors, artist and more.
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