Turning Pages Book Club: The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion that connects the book The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoë Schlanger with an exhibition Fallen Fruit: Monument to Sharing on view in the Museum. Following a group discussion, participants can enjoy a guided tour exploring correlations between the book and the exhibitions.
 
Arrive early to place a lunch order with the Café! Space is limited and advance registration is recommended. Book available for purchase through the Museum Store.

Educator Evening: Learning Cultural History Through Maps and Art

Join Megan Bellister, Nell J. Redfield Curator of Learning and Engagement, for a discussion with educators about a visual language that conveys stories of food, water, life and people using the exhibition We Were Lost in Our Country. Learn how to connect art, science, and social studies using standards-based strategies. Presentation followed by a wine reception.
 
Educator Evenings are a FREE professional development series presented by the Nevada Museum of Art. These in-person offerings provide state-approved professional development hours for participation.
 
Educator Evenings are sponsored by the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Bank of America and the Nell J. Redfield Foundation.
 
 

Educator Evening: Integrating Math and Art in the Classroom

Join Megan Bellister, Nell J. Redfield Curator of Learning and Engagement, for a presentation and discussion with educators about the installation Rachel Hayes: Someday When We’re Dreaming and Nevada Academic Content Standards for math. Learn about concrete and abstract math concepts and how to integrate them into classroom practice using visual art and quilts. Presentation followed by a wine reception.
 
Educator Evenings at the Nevada Museum of Art offer professional learning opportunities for teachers to connect the Museum’s collections and exhibitions with interdisciplinary art education, aligning with Nevada Academic Content Standards. Through interdisciplinary art education programming, Educator Evenings facilitate dialogue, collaboration among peers, and inspire innovative lesson plans. Registration is FREE. These offerings provide state-approved professional development hours for participation.
 
Educator Evenings are sponsored by the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Bank of America and the Nell J. Redfield Foundation.
 
 

Educator Evening: Inquiring Minds Want to Know About Ichthyosaurs

Take a journey into Deep Time with Megan Bellister, Nell J. Redfield Curator of Learning and Engagement, and explore themes of natural history, paleontology, art and design in the exhibition Sea Dragons of Nevada. Learn about Nevada’s state fossil alongside Next Generation Science Standards. Presentation followed by a wine reception.
 
Educator Evenings are a FREE professional development series offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Professional development hours are available for participating in the Educator Evenings and issued upon request.
 
Educator Evenings are sponsored by the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Bank of America and the Nell J. Redfield Foundation.
 
 

Educator Evening: Enhancing Vocabulary and Writing with Art

Step through a portal with Megan Bellister, Nell J. Redfield Curator of Learning and Engagement, and engage in a discussion with educators about creative writing and art using the exhibition Anthony McCall: Swell. Learn how to implement standards-based language and writing strategies alongside Common Core English Language Arts Standards. Presentation followed by a wine reception.
 
Educator Evenings at the Nevada Museum of Art offer professional learning opportunities for teachers to connect the Museum’s collections and exhibitions with interdisciplinary art education, aligning with Nevada Academic Content Standards. Through interdisciplinary art education programming, Educator Evenings facilitate dialogue, collaboration among peers, and inspire innovative lesson planning. Registration is FREE. These offerings provide state-approved professional development hours for participation.
 
Educator Evenings are sponsored by the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Bank of America and the Nell J. Redfield Foundation.
 
 

Educator Evening: Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Ichthyosaur Stories

Join Megan Bellister, Nell J. Redfield Curator of Learning and Engagement, and learn about Nevada’s early and present-day paleontologists and fossil hunters in the exhibition Sea Dragons of Nevada. Learn about Nevada’s state fossil alongside Next Generation Science Standards, English Language Arts Standards, and Nevada Social Studies Standards. Presentation followed by a wine reception.

Educator Evenings at the Nevada Museum of Art offer professional learning opportunities for teachers to connect the Museum’s collections and exhibitions with interdisciplinary art education, aligning with Nevada Academic Content Standards. Through interdisciplinary art education programming, Educator Evenings facilitate dialogue, collaboration among peers, and inspire innovative lesson planning. Registration is FREE. These offerings provide state-approved professional development hours for participation.

Educator Evenings are sponsored by the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Bank of America and the Nell J. Redfield Foundation.

Educator Evening: Arts Integration with Mapping and Music

Dawn Roskelley, music teacher and Arts Integration Specialist, shares with educators techniques about the integration of maps, music, and art — inspired by the exhibition We Were Lost in Our Country. Learn how to connect science, social studies, music, and art using standards-based strategies. Presentation followed by a wine reception.

Educator Evenings are a FREE professional development series offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Professional development hours are available for participating in the Educator Evenings and issued upon request.

Educator Evenings are sponsored by Bank of America, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Nell J. Redfield Foundation, and Jill and Par Tolles.

Educator Evening: Inquiring Minds Want to Know More About Ichthyosaurs

Dive into the Triassic Ocean with Megan Bellister, Nell J. Redfield Curator of Learning and Engagement. Learn about ichthyosaurs, ammonites, and art in the exhibition Sea Dragons of Nevada alongside Next Generation Science Standards. Presentation followed by a wine reception.
 
Educator Evenings are a FREE professional development series offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Professional development hours are available for participating in the Educator Evenings and issued upon request.
 
Educator Evenings are sponsored by Bank of America, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Nell J. Redfield Foundation, and Jill and Par Tolles.
 
 

Educator Evening: Learning Living History Through Social Studies and Art

Join Colin Robertson, Charles N. Mathewson Senior Vice President of Education and Research, and Cienna WindRiver, Archive and Library Assistant, for a discussion with educators about the interconnectedness between art, people, and the environment using the exhibition Of the Earth: Native American Baskets and Pueblo Pottery. Learn how to connect art and social studies using standards-based strategies. Presentation followed by a wine reception.

Educator Evenings are a FREE professional development series offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Professional development hours are available for participating in the Educator Evenings and issued upon request.
 
Educator Evenings are sponsored by the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Nevada Gold Mines, operated by Barrick, Arrow Electronics Inc, Click Bond, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Jill and Par Tolles, and Bank of America.
 

Educator Evening: Storytelling and Art

Join Megan Bellister, Nell J. Redfield Curator of Learning and Engagement, for an educator-focused discussion on connecting art and storytelling through The Art of Judith Lowry. Explore how stories introduce students to diverse people, places, and events, and discover strategies to connect English Language Arts with visual art using standards-based approaches. A wine reception will follow the presentation.
 
Educator Evenings are a FREE professional development series offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Professional development hours are available for participating in the Educator Evenings and issued upon request.
 
Educator Evenings are sponsored by Nevada Gold Mines, operated by Barrick, Arrow Electronics Inc, Click Bond, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Jill and Par Tolles, Bank of America, and the Nell J. Redfield Foundation.