Educator Resources

With tours, virtual programs, and online resources, teachers and their students can explore and enjoy the Museum, both in the galleries and in the classroom. The NCMA offers a variety of programs and resources—on-site, online, and statewide—to help educators of all subjects teach in and through the arts.

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Educator Resources

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    NCMA Learn

    Explore NCMA Learn, an educational resource from the North Carolina Museum of Art! This site is designed for educators, students, and anyone interested in looking at and learning from works of art.

    Explore works of art that are relevant across subjects and grade levels. Use lesson plans designed by teachers to easily integrate art into your curriculum. Learn through rich multimedia resources such as video interviews with artists or quick tips to spark ideas. Discover learning opportunities at the NCMA.

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    Virtual Programs

    Our virtual workshops and webinars are great opportunities to connect with artists and topics that are relevant to your teaching practice. Learn new strategies and be inspired to take new ideas into your classroom.

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    Online Courses

    Online courses for educators that highlight possibilities for integrating art across the curriculum are offered several times during the year. Courses are self-paced and based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

    Our courses include:Art and LiteracyArt and Science MinicoursesGlobal Learning through ArtArt and MathArt and Social-Emotional Learning

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    Teacher Tuesdays

    Educators enjoy exclusive free access to our special exhibitions in East Building on Teacher Tuesdays. These special events take place one to two times a year.

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    Professional Development for Your Organization

    Let the Museum become your classroom for your next school or countywide teacher professional development day. Sessions include an overview of our teacher resources and programs and your choice from a menu of topics. Call (919) 664-6748 or email jill.taylor@dncr.nc.gov to schedule a session or inquire about the possibility of providing professional development at your school. Reservations must be made at least four weeks in advance and are based on availability.Free: 1–2 hour session; fee-based: 3–5 hour workshopsGroups of 10 or moreOpen to all disciplines and grade levels

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    Tours

    Teachers, imagine a classroom filled with astonishing sculpture from Africa, a real mummy coffin from ancient Egypt, a sculpture of Hercules from ancient Rome, portraits of America’s founders painted by artists who actually knew them, masterpieces from around the world (to discuss in French and Spanish with your students), challenging and thought-provoking contemporary art that’s off the wall and on it!
    Reserve a tour now in the state’s largest, most exciting classroom: the North Carolina Museum of Art.

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