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Exhibitions
Impressed: Prints from the Permanent Collection
Impressed: Prints from the Permanent Collection showcased selected prints from the Tyler Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection. The collection features different styles and methods found in the printmaking process.
The exhibition will open on August 18th, 2023 and close on November 26th, 2023.
For information on the artwork, click here!
Tyler Collects: Texas Art from 1920 – 1970
The Tyler Collects exhibition celebrates the various artworks that are collected by private collectors and public institutions in the region of Tyler, Texas. This showcase will feature artworks that were created in the early 1920’s to the late 1970’s.
The exhibition is currently open and will close on September 17th, 2023.
For information on the artwork, click here!
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 August, the art activity will be a watercolor activity. The event will be held at the museum on August 12th, 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: Compare and Contrast
Porfirio Salinas’ Bluebonnets Near San Antonio, Texas and Julian Onderdonk’s Field of Bluebonnets
This lesson plan contains the Texas TEKS for Elementary, Middle, and High School art teachers. Students will study the art styles of Porfirio Salinas and Julian Onderdonk. Then, the class will write a compare and contrast writing analysis that examines the styles, subjects, and artistic background of the painters. The comparative analysis is scaled to the student’s grade level and helps develop observation and comprehension skills.
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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.
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Student Exhibitions:
2023 Día de los Muertos Art Exhibition
This exhibition is an annual event held at the museum. Students between the grade levels of 5th grade – 8th grade are eligible to participate.
The art activity is to be determined by the teacher and can be either a 3D or a 2D project. Examples of the artworks include: ofrendas, alebrijes, and other artworks that depict the iconography or culture of the holiday.
The teacher will select 30 – 35 pieces from each participating grade level to deliver to the museum. The artwork will be delivered to the museum between October 9, 2023 – October 22, 2023.
The exhibition will be free and open to the public from October 29, 2023 – November 5, 2023. The museum will hold a reception for the event.
5th – 8th grade teachers need to email the museum at ranthony@tylermuseum.org to let the education department know you want to participate in the event.
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
Tyler Museum of Art: Memberships
Members get free admission to all exhibitions plus access to members-only gallery openings and special events.
Free or discounted admission is available to hundreds of other museums through our North American Reciprocal Program (NARM) Card.
TMA Memberships are available at various levels, each providing support for our community-driven exhibitions and educational programs.
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The next TMA Newsletter will be sent to teachers on: September 1st, 2023.
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