PD Provider: Addison Gallery of American Art

Contact Information
Addison Gallery of American Art 180 Main Street Andover, MA 01810 Christine Jee Manager of School and Community Collaborations cjee@andover.edu Phone:978-749-4198 cjee@andover.edu

Provider Details
Organization Type(s):	Non-profit Organization
PD Format(s):	Training Session/Workshop
Audience(s) serviced:	Teachers, Advocates/community partners or leaders
PD mode(s) of interaction available:	Face-to-Face, Blended (Hybrid), Online
# of PD in an average year:	10 events or fewer
Years of experience providing PD in MA:	Over 25 years

Brief Description of Services
Opened in 1931, the Addison Gallery of American Art was the gift of Phillips Academy alumnus Thomas Cochran, who envisioned a museum that would “enrich permanently” the lives of students and inspire “a love of the beautiful”. The Addison’s collection of American art is one of the most comprehensive in the world, including more than 25,000 objects spanning the 18th century to the present. In a typical year, the Addison presents approximately twelve shows, including both permanent collection installations and major traveling exhibitions, carefully balanced to represent a wide range of art, across time and media. The Addison is committed to serving the public through an education outreach program that reaches diverse audiences, including teachers, students from pre-kindergarten through college, and adults. The Addison’s Education Department can work closely with teachers to develop and facilitate customized experiences that support curriculum topics as well as broader social themes, and the development of visual literacy and critical thinking skills across disciplines. Professional development opportunities could include, but are not limited to: thematic workshops for any subject area or grade level, individualized curriculum planning and project development, and more. All Addison education programs and admission to the museum are offered free of charge.

Brief Description of Services

Opened in 1931, the Addison Gallery of American Art was the gift of Phillips Academy alumnus Thomas Cochran, who envisioned a museum that would “enrich permanently” the lives of students and inspire “a love of the beautiful”. The Addison’s collection of American art is one of the most comprehensive in the world, including more than 25,000 objects spanning the 18th century to the present. In a typical year, the Addison presents approximately twelve shows, including both permanent collection installations and major traveling exhibitions, carefully balanced to represent a wide range of art, across time and media. The Addison is committed to serving the public through an education outreach program that reaches diverse audiences, including teachers, students from pre-kindergarten through college, and adults. The Addison’s Education Department can work closely with teachers to develop and facilitate customized experiences that support curriculum topics as well as broader social themes, and the development of visual literacy and critical thinking skills across disciplines. Professional development opportunities could include, but are not limited to: thematic workshops for any subject area or grade level, individualized curriculum planning and project development, and more. All Addison education programs and admission to the museum are offered free of charge.

Content Area(s)

Content Category	Details	Grade Levels	Educator Evaluation Standards
Arts	Fine Arts (e.g., painting, visual arts)	Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12)	T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment T-II: Teaching All Students T-III: Family and Community Engagement T-IV: Professional Culture

References

Type	Name
District/School	Lynn Public Schools
Educational Collaborative	Andover Bread Loaf

Regions Served

Greater Boston

Northeast

Last Updated: March 1, 2015