Whether you’re teaching art as your primary subject or looking to integrate the arts into your curriculum, Michigan State University offers multiple experiences for K–12 teachers in every subject to learn more about bringing the arts into their lessons.
The arts not only help young learners see their world differently, but they bring curiosity and joy into each school day. When you learn with or through the arts, both students and teachers thrive.
Arts Integration for Classroom TeachersWharton Center is proud to continue the tradition of offering training in Arts Integration for current and future classroom teachers. Led by an artist-in-residence, K–5 teachers of all subjects engage in multiple workshops throughout the academic year.
Global Art for Curious EducatorsIn this professional learning community of educators from across Michigan, K–12 teachers of all subjects build skills and strategies to broaden students’ global mindsets through engagement with art from the MSU Broad Art Museum’s collection.
Teaching Artist InstituteCreated for brand new teaching artists as well as those who are working in the field, this multi-day program at Wharton Center will broaden your skill set, offer feedback for your current practices, and give you plenty of networking opportunities under the guidance of multiple facilitators.