Evening for Educators: Beyond the Sidelines
Thursday, April 17, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Throughout the Museum
McNay Members $20; nonmembers $25
Evening for Educators: Beyond the Sidelines
Thursday, April 17, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Throughout the Museum
McNay Members $20; nonmembers $25
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Educators get an in-depth look at our two Spring Banner Exhibitions, Sport and Spectator and Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance. Dinner will be provided, followed by an insightful talk from a keynote speaker, tour the exhibitions and participate in hands-on workshops.
- Keynote Speaker: Leslie Straus, Registrar of Exhibitions, will provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Sport and Spectator.
- Workshop 1: Robyn Jamison, author of The Magic of Modern Art, will lead a session on strategies to help students engage with and appreciate modern art.
- Workshop 2: Suzy Holland, retired NISD teacher and instructor at Yarnivore, will teach an introductory crochet workshop focused on crafting a granny square. Educators will discover how crochet enhances fine motor skills and can be integrated into the classroom.
Teachers receive three (3) hours of continuing professional education credit. Space is limited and registration is required. Dinner will begin at 5 p.m.
Fee: (includes dinner, workshop supplies, and Museum admission): McNay members $20; nonmembers $25. For more information, email education@mcnayart.org.