SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES 2013

For the second year, the Mennello Museum is partnering with the University of Central Florida to present exclulsive art encounters for children and adults during the summer, taught by UCF art students.

All of the camps and classes will be themed around the museum's exhibitions, which will be about art and the Everglades. (See the upcoming exhibition schedule.) We'll even have an authentic Seminole chickee hut in the Sculpture Garden!

THREE-DAY CHILDREN'S CAMPS

There are only two sessions, which are limited to 15 participants.

Time: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
Cost: $75 per sesson, $65 for MMAA members
Reservations: 407-246-4278
Genevieve.Bernard@cityoforlando.net

June 18-20 (rising grades 1-3)
Everglades Adventure
Experience the old ways of life in the Florida Everglades right here on the Mennello Museum grounds. Design a boat to explore mangrove swamps and rivers on your “wilderness journey.” Illustrate wetland wildlife like herons and alligators that you see or fish that you catch. Pick your choice: Create a portrait of a famous Seminole chief, design a traditional Seminole longshirt or make a Seminole doll.  Also fashion your own Seminole-style bandolier bag to take your treasures home.

July 23-25 (rising grades 4-6)
A Land Remembered
What was life like for the Florida Seminoles who lived in the Everglades?  Experience fishing adventures, encounters with alligators, boat races and life in a chickee hut. Create your own version of Seminole clothing and crafts using fabric, beads and items found in the environment. Design a graphic novel using words and art to capture memories of life in the Everglades.

ADULT CLASSES

After last summer’s success, we’re bringing back a series of one-time classes for adults (and mature high school students). The classes are taught by UCF art students and include coffee in the morning sessions and a glass of wine in the evenings.

Cost: $20 per session, $15 for MMAA members
Reservations: 407-246-4278
Genevieve.Bernard@cityoforlando.net

Wednesday, June 19 (6-7:30 p.m.)
Remembering
How do you store your memories? Dolls designed for the South Florida tourist trade reminded visitors of their journeys to the Everglades. Incorporate traditional elements of Seminole clothing design into a doll you’ll fashion. 

Wednesday, July 24 (6-7:30 p.m.)
Patterns in Life
Explore intriguing designs created by the Florida Seminoles. Their native patterns are often inspired by plant motifs and other aspects of the natural world.  Try your hand at designing symbols of your world.

Thursday, July 25 (9-10:30 a.m.)
Patterns in Life
Explore intriguing designs created by the Florida Seminoles. Their native patterns are often inspired by plant motifs and other aspects of the natural world.  Try your hand at designing symbols of your world.

Tuesday, August 6 (9-10:30 a.m.)
Florida Memories
Take a journey through the late Rob Storter’s diaries and sketches of the Florida Everglades. Explore places, people and experiences through various art media. Save your own meaningful memories of life in Florida in your personalized take-home book.

Thursday, August 8 (6-7:30 p.m.)
Florida Memories
Take a journey through the late Rob Storter’s diaries and sketches of the Florida Everglades. Explore places, people and experiences through various art media. Save your own meaningful memories of life in Florida in your personalized take-home book.

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FREE FAMILY DAY ON THE SECOND SUNDAY 2013

Every Second Sunday is Family Day with activities and free admission. There's a make-and-take craft station and mini-tours for kids from 12-2:30 p.m., and the museum galleries are open until 4:30 p.m. Upcoming dates are: June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8. See our Upcoming Events calendar for more details.

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The Mennello Museum of American Art offers educators tools to teach students about American Art and artists. Programs offered are guided tours, education trunks and Art in the Classroom.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FIELD TRIPS

Field trips, tailored to the age of participants, are available for students in grades PK - 8. Content can be matched to specific concepts and topics being studied. Schedule with Genevieve Bernard, Curator of Education, today. Make a day of it by pairing a visit to the Mennello Museum with a performance at Orlando Shakespeare Theater or the Orlando Repertory Theatre. Top it off with a picnic lunch in Loch Haven Park.

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EDUCATION TRUNKS

The Cunningham Trunk is equipped with lesson plans, power point presentations, videos, books, maps, and additional research tools to share the work of Earl Cunningham and discover more about Florida's history.
Cunningham Trunk Reservation Form

The Folk Art Trunk is a hands-on treasure chest filled with real Folk Art by artists such as Nelly Mae Rowe, Bessy Harvey, and Ernest Young. It includes a teacher's guide on Florida Folk Art and informational tools about the artists. This tool is available for use at the Museum during operating hours.
Folk Art Trunk Reservation Form

Art in the Classroom is a new educational tool offered by the Museum staff. A trained docent will visit your classroom and present a 30 minute lesson on the Museums' current exhibition or the permanent collection artist, Earl Cunningham. Following the lesson is a short review and art activity.
Classroom Visit Reservation Form

Docent guided tours, self guided audio tours and audio scripts are available for Grades 5 - 12. We also offer higher education tours for college students and seniors receiving continued education.
Guided Tour Reservation Form

Download an Earl Cunningham Activity Booklet for your next visit now!

Please submit the forms to Genevieve Bernard at  genevieve.bernard@cityoforlando.net.

ART IN THE CLASSROOM

To help with teaching American Art to your students, we have made our guides, lesson plans and activities downloadable to create the optimal learning experience. Click the title to download a pdf of the document.

LESSON PLANS/GUIDES

IMPRINTS: 20 Years of Flying Horse Editions
Lesson ideas to integrate the use of art works from IMPRINTS with other curriculum areas. Lessons are particularly useful for grades 4-12. (On view March 30-August 12, 2012)

1934: A New Deal for Artists
Ideas for activities based on paintings in the 1934: A New Deal for Artists exhibit (on view February 11 through May 1, 2011)

Earl Cunningham Trunk Teachers Guide
This guide will give tips, discussion points and activities to relate students to Cunningham and his works

American Folk Art Guide
This outline contains important topics to cover on the various regions of Folk Art and includes book and website references

ACTIVITIES

Cunningham Workbook
Learn about Earl Cunningham and his works by doing word search, playing eye spy, and creating your own works of art inspired the Cunningham style

Earl Cunningham Observation Activity
This discussion activity allows students to give their opinions and feelings about Cunningham's works

Memory Box Activity
Children learn about the importance of a memory box and have the opportunity to make their own unique keepsake

SLIDE SHOWS

American Folk Art
Slides of images and talking points on American Folk Art

Earl Cunningham
Images and personal history on the life and artistry of Earl Cunningham.

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