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Fun with Sunprints: The Cyanotype (Grades: K-12)

This is one of our favorite photography programs! The Cyanotype is one of the earliest forms of photography, using only light sensitive paper or fabric and sunlight. Students will receive a fun hands-on approach to ...

Gallery & Darkroom Tours (Pre-K-12)

Bring your students to our gallery and community darkroom in the heart of Plaza Midwood for a tour they will not forget! We will guide you through our newest exhibition with informative discussion and an ...

Guided Tour + Scavenger Hunt and Thematic Activiti...

Experience an introduction to Charlotte’s Black History with an in depth 45 to 60-minute guided tour of our facility and our current exhibitions. Students and educators can experience a deeper connection with the ...

History Alive!

History Alive! guides students and classroom teachers through in-depth historical, political, and cultural analysis with the tools of a theatre artist. History and culture are lived experiences that require ...

How to See Like a Photographer: (Grades PreK-12)

Learn how to see like a photographer with The Light Factory’s teaching artists. Students will learn how to compose beautiful images by incorporating elements such as line, texture, perspective, framing and rule of ...

I am Awesome: Affirmation Collages (Grades 6-12)

Students will enjoy building their own "affirmation boards" in this laid back, mixed media or digital art program. Students will be asked to consider their greatest strengths and focus on what makes them unique as ...

Intro 2 Capoeira Class

American Capoeira Foundation’s Intro 2 Capoeira is a class designed to introduce the fundamental elements of capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian art form, to students. This unique art form combines music, dance, ...

KINETICWORKShops for Teachers

KINETICWORKShops are a professional development opportunity that will have your teachers dancing through the hallways. Two hour or Full day sessions are available for after school or workdays. Martha Connerton ...

KINETIKids One Day Workshops

Your teachers and students will engage in a learning experience like no other. Choose a grade level or focus group, (up to six 45 minute classes for the day). Choose a curriculum area. Together we will design a ...

Look at Me: Student Self-portraiture: (Grades: 3-1...

This program uses the power of image to empower your students to express themselves uniquely and confidently. We will share the art of strong photographic composition, and guide your students through brainstorming ...

Middle School Transition with Applied Improv

Applied Improv can facilitate an easier middle school transition by having a positive effect on the following social and emotional skills: *Confidence and self-acceptance *Comfort in social ...

Motown and More!

This incredible program incorporates history and language arts, through the portal of music! We’ll enhance the students’ understanding of history through a musical timeline! We’ll explore the culture of the ...

Move, Innovate and Collaborate

Move, Innovate and Collaborate, is a 3-5 day creative dance residency for grades k-12 that engages students in an exploration of classroom curriculum through movement and dance-making. Directed by choreographer and ...

Ms. B's Art on a Cart, Author and Illustrator Visi...

The goal of Ms. B’s presentation/residency is to advance students to the point that they are reading to learn not just learning to read. Ms. B is a former public art school teacher who is also the author and ...

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Could it be? Yes! Music is a science in itself! This workshop utilizes technology to create music! The students will also explore “musical gadgets” that contemporary performers use and how to craft music with the ...

My name is Grace: I like to write.

Program Description: (Performance) Poet/Performer Grace C. Ocasio is at home reciting in cafes, libraries, and poetry slam venues as well as colleges and universities. Her performance style is part Gil ...

My Name is Grace: I like Write Performance & Each ...

Poet/Performer Grace C. Ocasio is at home reciting in cafes, libraries, and poetry slam venues as well as colleges and universities. Her performance style is part Gil Scott-Heron, part Angela Davis, two early role ...

Narrative Writing Through Drama

It is often a struggle for 3rd through 5th graders to write narratives with effective technique, descriptive details, concrete words, clear sequences, temporal words, a beginning with a sense of place and a logical ...

Out Teach "Evergreen" Program for Teachers

Our Arts and Science Council program is our Evergreen Sustainability Program that coincides with the school year. Evergreen is comprised of three, 4-hour (half-day) professional development training sessions for ...

Page to Stage

Teaching artist Kathren Martin guides students through creative textual analysis that uses theatre games and skills to deepen understanding of literary works. Through customized scaffolded curricula teaching ...

pARTnership CMS

pARTnership Elementary School: Residencies between 3-6 visits Explore curricular needs of ANY general classroom. Lessons & Units created & tailored for subject areas: ELA Math Science other subject ...

Photography & Literacy (Grades 3-12)

DId you know that the word photograph actually means "to write with light?" Students will gain an understanding of how photographers communicate thier ideas through the art of visual storytelling. Student will make ...

Photography for Social Change (Grades: 4-12)

This program empowers students to use photography as a tool to inform, engage and create awareness around issues surrounding their communities, schools, the city of Charlotte, and beyond. Students will first learn ...

Poetic Portraits (Grades 3-12)

Create portraits or self portraits that speak volumes in this one-of-a-kind photography program! Students will learn how photographers use composition, props, gesture, lighting and environment to convey their ...

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