Art Education

Introduction to methods in describing images like an art historian, and the ways in which art communicates ideas. Includes videos that model the process of looking, describing, and layering in historical context, and explores elements of social justice in relation to art/art institutions.

Educational videos, exhibits, and classroom activities

Extend arts learning in your classroom with these activities, lesson ideas, and lesson planning guides.

These lesson plans help you integrate learning about works of art in your classroom.

Learn to look closely, discuss art, and think critically with the Museum of Modern Art Learning website.

The National Gallery of Art offers a variety of resources and programs to teachers to foster understanding and a lifelong connection to art.

Educational resources that address Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy, including text-based discussion, evidence-based reasoning, and literacy development across content areas.

Use this to access more than 2,000 resources, including lesson plans

Teacher Guides are listed with corresponding standards and grade levels; most are in PDF format. Student worksheets and other printable resources are also available.

Resource for understanding visual literacy in order to look at a work of art on a deeper level.

AEP is a national network of organizations dedicated to advancing the arts in education through research, policy and practice.

The California Art Education Association is the professional educational organization for pre-K through university educators working in all areas of the visual arts, such as drawing, painting, digital media, weaving and fabrics, ceramics, glass, sculpture, and mixed media.

The National Art Education Association (NAEA) advances visual arts education to fulfill human potential and promote global understanding. Members include elementary, middle, and high school visual arts educators; college and university professors; university students preparing to become art educators; researchers and scholars; teaching artists; administrators and supervisors; and art museum educators—as well as more than 54,000 students who are members of the National Art Honor Society.

Lesson plans in the visual art and music.