Art doesn’t just belong to artists; it belongs to everyone.

 AAC’s outreach programs put that philosophy into practice by promoting creative opportunities for Cincinnati residentsto make and enjoy art. We work with public schools, community organizations, and corporate sponsors to spread the joy around, sharing not only our expertise but also our passion for art.

Visual Art Outreach Program
Funded by Procter & Gamble, the Visual Art Outreach program brings art into the classroom at Cincinnati public schools. Local teaching artists provide three-hour lessons to elementary school students, offering a visual-art approach to learning and showing teachers how they can incorporate hands-on visual art into prescribed curriculum.

Funded by Procter & Gamble, the Visual Art Outreach program brings art into the classroom at Cincinnati public schools.

The classroom teacher selects the subject matter, the goals for the lesson, the curriculum to be covered, and the standards to be met. The Art Academy artist/instructor then researches, plans and writes the lesson and prepares the materials. In the classroom, the artist/instructor gives each student his or her own sketchbook and any additional supplies involved in the classroom exercise. They also provide the teacher with the lesson plan and research, along with suggestions for follow-up or related projects.

The response to this program has been overwhelming. One teacher described the program as “engaging 6-year-olds in three hours of creative work aligned to promotion standards while stretching their imaginations and creativity. They learned new skills not previously attempted. They also used materials in new ways.”

TEACHERS MAY APPLY

By submitting an application for a class visit online through the link P&G/AAC Visual Arts Outreach. Choose Add to my Cart.

TEACHERS may also apply by completeing the form Application for Outreach. Submit to the CE office.

  

Participating teachers are required to complete the Evaluation Form.

For more information or to apply, contact the Community Education program at (513) 562-8748 or email ceoutreach@artacademy.edu.