Exhibitions at the Katonah Museum of Art range from realism to abstraction, from ancient artifacts to cutting edge contemporary, from oil painting to any other material artists employ. Every few months the Museum is transformed. Within the school year this diverse schedule offers educators and students multiple opportunities to explore visual history and connect their Museum experience to classroom learning. In addition, every year an exhibition of student artwork is displayed throughout the Museum.
Here's what's coming up for your students.
February 28 – June 13, 2010
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The Blue Fairy, from Basil Twist’s |
From intimate hand puppets and playful, childlike constructions to gigantic rod puppets, sculptural set designs, and puppet performance videos, the KMA galleries will resonate with the energy and expressive power of this unique art form. The dramatic works of art provide endless opportunities to engage young viewers’ imaginations and connect to language arts, global cultural appreciation, and visual arts curricula. Traditional puppets from around the world, including a Turkish shadow puppet, Sicilian marionette, Javanese rod puppet, and a Jim Henson Muppet will be displayed in the Learning Center, allowing students to see how contemporary artists have employed conventional puppets forms in new and unusual ways. Plan a visit to this exhibition.
Preview this exhibition at our Educators' PreviewAttend Professional Development Workshop:The Poetics of Object Theater with artist Chris Green
