Teacher Appreciation Event!

The Tyler Museum of Art will hold a Teacher Appreciation Event for East Texas teachers. All teachers can visit the museum and, by showing their active teacher ID, can visit the exhibitions for free for the full day. A tour of the galleries and classroom will be provided to showcase how field trips are organizedContinue reading “Teacher Appreciation Event!”

Tyler Museum of Art’s Newsletter: September 2023

If you read or download this newsletter, please leave a comment with your feedback. The newsletter can be downloaded in the link below. 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 feature different styles and methods foundContinue reading “Tyler Museum of Art’s Newsletter: September 2023”

Lesson Plan: Peter Hohnstedt, “Untitled (Canyon Scene Near Austin)”

This lesson plan contains the National Learning Standards for Visual Arts and the Texas TEKS for Elementary, Middle, and High School art teachers. Students will study the Naturalistic painting methods used by Peter Hohnstedt in his painting Untitled (Canyon Scene Near Austin. The class create their own painting that features a Naturalistic style. Then, they will explain why they chose their selected landscape.

Tyler Museum of Art’s Newsletter: August 2023

If you read or download this newsletter, please leave a comment with your feedback. The newsletter can be downloaded in the link below. 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 foundContinue reading “Tyler Museum of Art’s Newsletter: August 2023”

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 toContinue reading “Lesson Plan: Compare and Contrast – Porfirio Salinas’ “Bluebonnets Near San Antonio, Texas” and Julian Onderdonk’s “Field of Bluebonnets””

Tyler Museum of Art’s Newsletter: July 2023

If you read or download this newsletter, please leave a comment with your feedback. The newsletter can be downloaded in the link below. 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 areContinue reading “Tyler Museum of Art’s Newsletter: July 2023”

Lesson Plan: Harry Worthman, “Anthurium”

This lesson plan contains the Texas TEKS for Elementary, Middle, and High School art teachers. Students will study Harry Worthman’s still life painting Anthurium. Afterwards, the students will paint a still life that incorporates a flower and an object. The class will conclude the project with an artist statement that explains their artistic process. If youContinue reading “Lesson Plan: Harry Worthman, “Anthurium””

Tyler Museum of Art’s Newsletter: June 2023

If you read or download this newsletter, please leave a comment with your feedback. The newsletter can be downloaded in the link below. 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 areContinue reading “Tyler Museum of Art’s Newsletter: June 2023”

19th Annual High School Art Exhibition: Elements and Principles of Design

For the past 19 years, the Tyler Museum of Art has exhibited high school artwork from students in the East Texas area. This lesson examines selected artwork from the 19th Annual High School Art Exhibition to discuss how each piece expresses the Elements and Principles of Design. If you use or reference this lesson plan,Continue reading “19th Annual High School Art Exhibition: Elements and Principles of Design”

Tyler Museum of Art’s Newsletter: May 2023

If you read or download this newsletter, please leave a comment with your feedback. The newsletter can be downloaded in the link below. 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 areContinue reading “Tyler Museum of Art’s Newsletter: May 2023”