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Exhibitions
Observations: Works by Melissa W. Miller
Observations: Works by Melissa W. Miller showcases a variety of artworks created by the Texas artist Melissa Miller. Her work expresses illustrated narratives that are inspired by fables, human interactions with each other, and how humans affect animals in different environments
The exhibition will open on May 7th, 2023, and it will close on August 6th, 2023.
For information on the artwork, click here!
19th Annual High School Art Exhibition
The High School Exhibition presents 96 artworks from East Texas high school art students. The goal is to celebrate art education in the East Texas community. The exhibition is generously sponsored by Betsy Ellis through the Ellis Family Foundation.
When you visit the museum, you can vote for your favorite artwork. The votes will be counted throughout the span of the show, and the winner will be awarded Viewer’s Choice. The exhibition is currently open and will close on May 21st, 2023.
For information on the exhibit, click here!
Educational Activities and Events
Family Day: In Person
The Tyler Museum of Art’s Family Day program is held every second Saturday of the month from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the museum. The event will have art activities for children and students of all ages, art books to read for all ages, coloring pages of the museum’s permanent collection, and snacks. All art activities are compliant with the TEKS. Additionally, all Family Day participants will get free admission to the exhibitions.
For May, the art activity will be a construction paper weaving activity. The event will be held at the museum on May 13th, 2023 between 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
For more information on the Family Day Event, click here!
TMA Lesson Plans for Elementary, Middle School, and High School
Lesson Plan: Jack Brusca, #2
This lesson plan was researched and written by Ashlynn Miller, a Spring 2023 University of Texas at Tyler Intern at the Tyler Museum of Art. The lesson plan was edited by Rachel Anthony, the Tyler Museum of Art’s Education Manager.
It contains the Texas TEKS for Elementary, Middle, and High School art teachers. Students will learn about Jack Brusca’s silkscreen print #2 and his use of simple design, bright colors, and Pop Art. Then, the students will create layered Styrofoam prints that express color and Pop Art design.
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For information on the artwork, click here!
Elements and Principles of Design
This lesson plan and following activity defines each of the principles and elements of design. Art examples of each element and principle are included with the vocabulary words. The artworks used in the lesson are from the Tyler Museum of Art’s permanent collection.
To access the lesson plan, click here!
To access the activity, click here!
For information on the artwork, click here!
Schedule a School Tour with the Tyler Museum of Art
Planning a School Tour
If you are interested in scheduling a tour for your students at the museum, please contact ranthony@tylermuseum.org and provide the following information:
- The grade level of the visiting students;
- The number of students who will attend;
- And, three days in your class schedule that are available for the tour.
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Tyler Museum of Art Connection
For more information about the Tyler Museum of Art’s events, activities, and educational tours:
Email: ranthony@tylermuseum.org
Call: 903 – 595 – 1001
The next TMA Newsletter will be sent to teachers on: June 1st, 2023.
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