Teacher Programs

I. Carnegie International Evening for Educators
Wed., Oct. 27, 2004
4:15–8:30 p.m.
Carnegie Museum of Art

Join us for an exclusive viewing of the 2004–5 Carnegie International, one of the most important international surveys of contemporary art in the world. See the work of 38 artists from all parts of the globe, network with other educators, discover connections between contemporary art and your curriculum, earn Act 48 Hours, and enjoy wine and light refreshments.

The evening begins with a keynote address by International artist and art educator Senga Nengudi, followed by tours of the exhibition. Throughout the evening, you will meet teachers from other districts and disciplines, learn about the exciting exchange of information and ideas taking place on the International web site, and gather resource materials that will inspire interdisciplinary classroom activities related to the exhibition.

The schedule of events follows.

4:15–5:00		Registration/refreshments, museum café
5:15–6:15		Welcome and Introduction Keynote Address: Senga Nengudi, Carnegie International artist, Carnegie Lecture Hall
6:15–6:35		School tour options and teacher resources, Carnegie Lecture Hall
6:35–8:30		Private viewing of the exhibition with docents and gallery activities

Feel free to come right after school; docents will be available in the galleries at 3:30

To register, call the Program Registration Office at 412.622.3288 by Monday, October 25. $20 registration fee; four Act 48 hours available.

II. Classes
Getting a Grip on the 2004–5 Carnegie International
101–2 Tues., Sept. 28, Oct. 5 & 12 (3 sessions, 5 Act 48 hours)
6:00–7:30 p.m., CMA Theater
$48 members/$56 nonmembers
How does a curator resolve the challenge of bringing the best in contemporary art to Pittsburgh in a way that communicates to museum visitors something about our world? Laura Hoptman, curator of the 2004–5 Carnegie International, has centered her selection of 38 artists around the work of three key artists: Robert Crumb, Lee Bontecou, and Mangelos. Join Vicky A. Clark, scholar and independent curator of contemporary art, for this three-part course that will look at the work of one of these influential figures each week. Clark will examine their influence on other artists in the exhibition and elucidate their role in confronting our cultural moment.

The Cartoonist Sketchbook
107 Sat., Oct. 16–Nov. 20 (6 sessions, 18 Act 48 hours)
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Studio 4, Simpson
$66 members/$80 nonmembers
Robert Crumb is almost as famous for his unbridled and inventive sketchbooks as for his published underground Comix. Join professional cartoonist, Don Simpson, in examining your own cartoonist's sketchbook as a resource for raw ideas, personal studies, and unedited explorations of your imagination. Develop sketchbook ideas into a finished cartoon, illustration, or comic strip. Gallery visits to look closely at Crumb's work in the 2004–5 Carnegie International are included.

III. Lectures
Teachers who attend public lectures related to the Carnegie International earn 2 hours for each lecture, attend all 10 and earn a total of 20 hours. Act 48 forms will be available at the doors.

Curator's Lecture: Laura Hoptman, Carnegie International curator and curator of Contemporary Art, Carnegie Museum of Art
Fri., Oct. 15, 6:00 p.m.
Carnegie Lecture Hall

Artist's Lecture: Julie Mehretu
Thurs., Oct. 21, 5:00 p.m.
Carnegie Mellon University, McConomy Auditorium

Artist's Lecture: Senga Nengudi
Thurs., Oct. 28, 5:00 p.m.
Carnegie Mellon University, McConomy Auditorium

Artist's Dialogue and Film Preview:
Senga Nengudi and Linda Goode Bryant, filmmaker
Making the Private Public:
Sat., Oct. 30, 2:00 p.m
Carnegie Lecture Hall

Artist's Lecture: Trisha Donnelly
Thurs., Nov. 11, 5:00 p.m.
Carnegie Mellon University, McConomy Auditorium

Curator's Lecture: Elizabeth Smith, curator, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
Lee Bontecou in Perspective
Sat., Nov. 13, 2:00 p.m.
Carnegie Museum Lecture Hall

Artist's Lecture: Kutlug Ataman
Wed., Dec. 8, 2:00 p.m.
Carnegie Museum Lecture Hall

Artist's Lecture: Jeremy Deller
Thurs., Feb. 10, 2005, 5:00 p.m.
Carnegie Mellon University, McConomy Auditorium

Artist's Lecture: Jeremy Deller
Sat., Feb. 12, 2005, 3:00 p.m.
Carnegie Music Hall. University Night to follow.

Artist's Lecture: Robert Breer
Sat., Feb. 19, 2005, 2:00 p.m.
Carnegie Lecture Hall

Stay tuned for other ACT 48 options for 2004–5 school year.