Teacher Workshops
The Museum offers a wide variety of learning opportunities throughout the year to help K–12 educators integrate the arts into their classrooms. From object-based learning strategies to in-depth curriculum planning, development, and studio exploration, the MFAH is a place for teachers.
MFAH teacher programs and resources are developed in collaboration with Houston-area teachers.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Learning Through Art Educator Seminars for K-12 Schools and Districts
Learning Through Art (LTA) at the MFAH connects the Museum’s collections of world art to classroom curriculum for art, language arts, math, science, and social studies. Through discussions on works of art from the MFAH collections and hands-on art projects using everyday materials, LTA/MFAH teacher training introduces TEKS and STAAR-aligned lessons that use the visual arts to teach students how to think critically and creatively while also encouraging self-confident, self-motivated, and self-disciplined learners.
The MFAH offers half-day, full-day, and multi-day seminars throughout the year. Programs take place at the Museum and can be customized to meet your group’s subject areas, goals, grade levels, and interests. Are you interested in focusing on reading and literature? How about STEAM? What about project-based learning? We would love to talk with you and customize a program for your school.
All Learning Through Art workshops are approved by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented.
Hearst Foundation "Make the Most of Your Teacher-Guided Visit"
The Hearst Foundation “Make the Most of Your Teacher-Guided Visit” program is designed for educators looking to elevate their Museum visit with their students. Meet with the MFAH education staff to strategize ways to plan your visit in advance.
Summer Institute for Visual Arts Teachers
Visual arts teachers are invited to a professional development opportunity to investigate artistic methods, techniques, processes, and materials. Educators can discover ways to bring this knowledge into the studio and explore ideas for incorporating works from the MFAH art collections into the classroom.
The MFAH Learning Through Art program is endowed by Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff.
MFAH Educator Previews and Master Classes for Educators are endowed by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.