FIELD TRIPS
School groups tour the Drawing Center’s exhibits, and learn about specific artists and their artwork in detail through educator-led guided conversations. Students engage in art project in the galleries, continuing their immersion with the exhibition. This program is free for NYC public and private schools, as well as after-school programs.
DrawNow! on selected weekends are guided conversations and drawing workshops offers:
• DrawNow!Online! with Teen Art Salon.
• DibujoAhora!DrawNow! (Bilingual Spanish/English)
supports classroom learning in:
Art, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Critical Thinking, Drawing, History, Illustration, Multimedia, Sculpture, Visual Literacy.
contact info
Name: Aimee Good, Director of Education + Community Programs.
Phone: 212-219-2166 ext. 205
Email: [email protected]
INFO
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
DrawNow! is an ongoing series of guided conversations and drawing workshops for participants of all ages. These programs online are organized in conjunction with exhibitions that are on-view, include multigenerational dialogues and collective art-making.
DrawNow! has expanded in scope for the following programs:
• DrawNow!Online! with Teen Art Salon
• DibujoAhora!DrawNow! (Bilingual Spanish/English)
• ASL DrawNow! Online! for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
supports classroom learning in:
Art, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Critical Thinking, Drawing, History, Illustration, Multimedia, Sculpture, Visual Literacy.
INFO
ABOUT
The Drawing Center
Founded in 1977 by curator Martha Beck (1938–2014), the Drawing Center in Manhattan's SoHo district explores the medium of drawing as primary, dynamic, and relevant to contemporary culture, the future of art, and creative thought. Educational programs combine tours of the exhibits with hands-on art activities. In addition, the Drawing Center has an internship program that has introduced hundreds of college students to the workings of what is an active, cutting-edge museum.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Art Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
View Lesson Plan>>
FIELD TRIPS
Scout troops can tour the Drawing Center’s exhibits, and learn about specific artists and their artwork in detail. The tour encourages participation in educator-led discussions, inspired by the approaches of the exhibiting artists; followed by hands-on drawing activities in the galleries.
DrawNow! on selected weekends are guided conversations and drawing workshops offers:
• DrawNow!Online! with Teen Art Salon.
• DibujoAhora!DrawNow! (Bilingual Spanish/English)
supports scout badges in:
Art, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Critical Thinking, Drawing, History, Illustration, Multimedia, Sculpture, Visual Literacy.
contact info
Name: Aimee Good, Director of Education + Community Programs.
Phone: 212-219-2166 ext. 205
Email: [email protected]
INFO
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
DrawNow! is an ongoing series of guided conversations and drawing workshops for participants of all ages. These programs online are organized in conjunction with exhibitions that are on-view, include multigenerational dialogues and collective art-making.
DrawNow! has expanded in scope for the following programs:
• DrawNow!Online! with Teen Art Salon
• DibujoAhora!DrawNow! (Bilingual Spanish/English)
• ASL DrawNow! Online! for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
supports scout badges in:
Art, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Critical Thinking, Drawing, History, Illustration, Multimedia, Sculpture, Visual Literacy.
contact info
Name: Aimee Good, Director of Education + Community Programs.
Phone: 212-219-2166 ext. 205
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
The Drawing Center
Founded in 1977 by curator Martha Beck (1938–2014), the Drawing Center in Manhattan's SoHo district explores the medium of drawing as primary, dynamic, and relevant to contemporary culture, the future of art, and creative thought. Educational programs combine tours of the exhibits with hands-on art activities. In addition, the Drawing Center has an internship program that has introduced hundreds of college students to the workings of what is an active, cutting-edge museum.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Art Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
View Lesson Plan>>
FIELD TRIPS
Homeschool students tour the Drawing Center’s exhibits, and learn about specific artists and their artwork in detail. This tour offers homeschool students participation in educator-led discussions, inspired by the approaches of the exhibiting artists; followed by hands-on drawing activities in the galleries.
DrawNow! on selected weekends are guided conversations and drawing workshops offers:
• DrawNow!Online! with Teen Art Salon.
• DibujoAhora!DrawNow! (Bilingual Spanish/English)
supports classroom learning in:
Art, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Critical Thinking, Drawing, History, Illustration, Multimedia, Sculpture, Visual Literacy.
contact info
Name: Aimee Good, Director of Education + Community Programs.
Phone: 212-219-2166 ext. 205
Email: [email protected]
INFO
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
DrawNow! is an ongoing series of guided conversations and drawing workshops for participants of all ages. These programs online are organized in conjunction with exhibitions that are on-view, include multigenerational dialogues and collective art-making.
DrawNow! has expanded in scope for the following programs:
• DrawNow!Online! with Teen Art Salon
• DibujoAhora!DrawNow! (Bilingual Spanish/English)
• ASL DrawNow! Online! for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
supports classroom learning in:
Art, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Critical Thinking, Drawing, History, Illustration, Multimedia, Sculpture, Visual Literacy.
contact info
Name: Aimee Good, Director of Education + Community Programs.
Phone: 212-219-2166 ext. 205
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
The Drawing Center
Founded in 1977 by curator Martha Beck (1938–2014), the Drawing Center in Manhattan's SoHo district explores the medium of drawing as primary, dynamic, and relevant to contemporary culture, the future of art, and creative thought. Educational programs combine tours of the exhibits with hands-on art activities. In addition, the Drawing Center has an internship program that has introduced hundreds of college students to the workings of what is an active, cutting-edge museum.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Art Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
View Lesson Plan>>
FAMILY OUTINGS
The Drawing Center offers family programs including DrawNow! in which participants can explore how drawing operates in the world today. Draw with fellow New Yorkers at this open-air art studio! Contact for more details on family/community programs.
DrawNow! on selected weekends are guided conversations and drawing workshops offers:
• DrawNow!Online! with Teen Art Salon.
• DibujoAhora!DrawNow! (Bilingual Spanish/English)
topics covered:
Critical Thinking, Drawing, History, Illustration, Multimedia, Sculpture, Visual Literacy.
contact info
Name: Aimee Good, Director of Education + Community Programs.
Phone: 212-219-2166 ext. 205
Email: [email protected]
INFO
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
DrawNow! is an ongoing series of guided conversations and drawing workshops for participants of all ages. These programs online are organized in conjunction with exhibitions that are on-view, include multigenerational dialogues and collective art-making.
DrawNow! has expanded in scope for the following programs:
• DrawNow!Online! with Teen Art Salon
• DibujoAhora!DrawNow! (Bilingual Spanish/English)
• ASL DrawNow! Online! for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
topics covered:
Critical Thinking, Drawing, History, Illustration, Multimedia, Sculpture, Visual Literacy.
contact info
Name: Aimee Good, Director of Education + Community Programs.
Phone: 212-219-2166 ext. 205
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
The Drawing Center
Founded in 1977 by curator Martha Beck (1938–2014), the Drawing Center in Manhattan's SoHo district explores the medium of drawing as primary, dynamic, and relevant to contemporary culture, the future of art, and creative thought. Educational programs combine tours of the exhibits with hands-on art activities. In addition, the Drawing Center has an internship program that has introduced hundreds of college students to the workings of what is an active, cutting-edge museum.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Art Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
View Lesson Plan>>