Developed in partnership with students and teachers in a K-2 multi-intensive autism classroom, inStill for All is a multi-part experience designed to welcome and empower students with disabilities. Accessible experiences with trained, experienced museum educators foster a sense of belonging in museum spaces and celebrate every student for who they are. Accessible experiences include a teacher walkthrough, a pre-visit interactive video with supplies, a Museum visit, and a post-visit art-making experience with paint, clay, or sound.
What will we do?
Pre-Visit Experiences
Teacher Walkthrough:
Join CSM staff for a walkthrough of the Museum to discuss your goals, teaching approach, and student needs.
Interactive introductory Video:
Prepare for your visit as a class by learning more about the educators and the Museum. Follow along with this video to learn more about Clyfford Still, look closely at his artwork, and start expressing yourself.
Field Trip Experience (1 hour and 15 minutes)
Welcome and Community Building:
Meet Museum Educators and be welcomed into the Museum. Build community with educators and each other.
Looking Closely
Utilize visual thinking strategies to look closely, listen to others’ perspectives, and develop your own interpretation of the work of Clyfford Still.
Responding Creatively
Play and create with a variety of materials.
Art-making Experience
Investigating Paint, Colors & Tools:
Experiment with different types of art-making materials, colors, and tools while painting on your own canvas.
Explore Clay and Texture:
Play and experiment with a variety of sculpting materials. Investigate and create with textures you are drawn to.
Experimenting with Sound:
Share the joy of responding to abstract art through music. Play with a variety of instruments to cultivate self-expression and wonder.
Post-Visit Reflection
Teacher Survey:
Reflect on your experience and provide feedback to help us continue to improve the program.