Teacher Programs


View, print, and download the School and Teacher Programs Brochure.

New WAEA Lesson Plan Exchange December 17, 2011, 10 AM1 PM

The Milwaukee Art Museum is pleased to host the Wisconsin Art Education Association (WAEA)’s first annual Southeast Art Educator Idea Exchange.You are invited to share your favorite lesson, take a docent-guided tour of the Impressionism: Masterworks on Paper,and take home 25 new lessons to utilize in your classroom.

Teacher Nights Fall Session: October 13, 2011, 57 PM Spring Session: March 8, 2011, 57 PM

Treat yourself to a free evening at the Museum just for teachers. Get a behind-the-scenes tour with Museum curators, get tips from Museum educators, and network with fellow teachers at a reception. The night’s theme varies; check our website for details.

  • Teachers of all grades/subjects
  • Free
  • Registration required: Email with your name, school, and phone number.
Teacher Advisory Committee

Once a semester, this committee meets with Museum staff and fellow educators to discuss how the Museum can best serve you, your students, and your colleagues through its programming and resources. This committee establishes and fosters an invaluable link between the Museum and Milwaukee’s educational community.

Milwaukee Writing Project: Improving Writing and Reading Through Art Spring Session: March 10 & 24, 2012, 9 AM3 PM

Using the Museum Collection as inspiration, teachers engage in writing strategies to immediately implement in the classroom, and work on a personal piece in a supportive and resourceful environment. Graduate credit is available; please see registration form for details. Space fills quickly; register early.

To register for graduate credit, please go to the Carroll University website and download the part-time student registration form and part-time application form.

Milwaukee Writing Project: Summer Institute Summer Session: June 2629 & July 913, 2012, 9 AM3 PM

Using the Milwaukee Art Museum as inspiration for writing and learning, in the Milwaukee Writing Project’s Summer Institute onWriting Leadership Across the Curriculum, teachers will focus on aspects of writing including editing and assessment for all content areas, demonstrate writing-to-learn strategies to support student understanding without increasing teaching workload, and explore ways to motivate students to become better and more powerful readers and writers.

To register for graduate credit from Carroll University at half-price tuition, please indicate your interest on the application.