ART-TO-GO
Figge docents can come to your classroom to present art appreciation programs using color transparencies or Power Point presentation on cd. Teachers must schedule programs at least three weeks in advance and provide an overhead projector or laptop computer and projection/screen.
Reservations
563.326.7804 x2045 or haaronson@ figgeartmuseum.org
Program Availability
Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 4:30 pm
Programs
Amazing Animals
A Sense of Place
Portraits and Self-portraits
Clues to the Past
See Collection Tours for program descriptions.
Additional Programs
Westward Ho!
Grant Wood: Down on the Farm
African-American History and Culture
Christian Art
Westward Ho!
Experience the “wild West” through the eyes of artists who traveled to the American West in the 19th century. Western landscapes and images of cowboys and Native Americans will be discussed.
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Grant Wood: Down on the Farm
Become aware of issues that concern farmers now, and in the past, including tilling and planting, livestock, harvesting crops, and weather as you view paintings by Grant Wood and other Midwestern artists.
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African-American History and Culture
Explore many issues that have played a central role in African-American history and culture. Students will discuss slavery, racial discrimination, and civil rights as they view art created by African-American artists.
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Christian Art
Parochial schools may choose from several programs including Saints and Angels, Great Stories from the Bible, and Martyrs. Programs that relate to the Christian Church calendar during Christmas and Easter are also available.
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Program Length
30–50 minutes (depending on the age of the group)
Fees & Payment
$40 per presentation
Mileage reimbursement: $10 (applies to schools outside of the Quad Cities)
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