Cultural Stewardship Conversation Guide

by | Dec 13, 2022

Culture creates and strengthens communities. Understanding the complexity and power of culture gives communities agency. The concept of Cultural Stewardship teaches us to understand our personal cultural identity as well as that of our families, schools,...

Culture, Community, and the Classroom: Introduction to Mosaic

by | Jan 18, 2022

TITLE Culture, Community and the Classroom: Introduction to Mosaic and the Collaboration Tree Project AUTHOR AND TEACHER  Christine Crossgrove ARTIST COLLABORATOR  Luigi Gobbo, Italian Mosaic Artist SUBJECT AND GRADE LEVEL   High School Visual Art LENGTH 2 class...
Dress to Express: National Heritage Fellows’ Portraits Unit

Dress to Express: National Heritage Fellows’ Portraits Unit

by | Aug 18, 2021

The annual National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowships began in 1982 to honor the excellence of folk artists who represent diverse communities throughout the United States. The portraits in this gallery portray artists who have mastered their art...
Learning with Cemetery Secrets

Learning with Cemetery Secrets

by | Aug 18, 2021

NOTE: During the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders some cemeteries may be closed, while others may be the quiet place to visit away from crowds. Please follow all posted restrictions. Also, while this activity is about the stories and art found in cemeteries, some children...