The Sheldon Museum of Art will host a workshop for all instructors from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 on integrating art from the museum’s collection and exhibitions into curriculums.
Attendees will be able to engage with museum staff and workshop participants through interactive, inquiry-based activities in the galleries. They will also receive guidance and feedback from museum staff on potential lesson plans or assignments for upcoming classes.
Instructors of all levels and in all colleges and schools are encouraged to participate.
Experiences with art can enhance academic teaching, learning, and research across disciplines. Campus art museums like Sheldon Museum of Art support critical thinking, inquiry, different learning styles, and a range of skills, such as observation, communication, and visual literacy. The museum’s informal learning environment is conducive to inclusion and collaboration, exploration and creativity, and multiple perspectives and growing empathy.
Register for the event using this form. To learn more, contact Erin Hanas, curator for academic and campus engagement, at erin.hanas@unl.edu.
