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Wayne County Art Institute Authority 2019 Report Governance Arts Authorities shall have the right to appoint two voting members to serve on the DIA’s Board of Directors. Hubert Massey and Renata Evans retained their appointments to the Detroit Institute of Arts Board of Directors for CY 2019. 1 Free General Admission 174,312 Free General Admission + 17,559 Admissions to the Detroit Film Theatre = 191,871 Total Wayne County Admissions 2 Student Services and Curriculum Development DIA staff consult with teachers prior to field trips to ensure that students continue to have meaningful, educational experiences that connect to classroom learning. School field trip gallery teachers have expanded the repertoire of hands-on engagement strategies to further enhance all guided experiences The DIA launched two new STEAM adventures, utilizing the Detroit Industry Murals in Rivera Court for grades 5-12 and in collaboration with DIA Conservation scientists in the galleries for grades 6-12. A new guided field trip program was launched in order to support Social-Emotional Learning This program was designed to meet the SEL needs of schools and make connections between SEL themes and art. This year the DIA expanded the Meaning Through Art-Making program with 3rd – 12th graders. DIA studio instructors led learner-centered gallery tours and hands-on artmaking. Teachers from Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties met in January, March, and June to advise DIA staff and provide input on professional development workshops and online curriculum resources. There was an intentional focus to engage our Teacher Advisory Group around issues of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and access. In the fall of 2019, three new educators (one from each county) joined the current Teacher Advisory Group cohort for a 2-year term in order to bring new perspectives to the team while allowing experienced TAG teachers to mentor new members. The DIA hosted “Homeschool Afternoons” at the museum in February and June featuring art-making and guided tours. 3 Free Student Field Trips with Bus Transportation The DIA provides free field trips, free transportation, and access to K-12 students across Metro Detroit each year. 41,386 Wayne County residents participated in no-cost school field trips to the DIA. Complimentary transportation was provided to all groups. In support of DPSCD’s cultural passport program, all 2nd grade students visit the museum for a guided field trip experience. 4 Professional Development for Teachers 714 Wayne County teachers participated in the following professional development events. January Artist Demonstration Workshop: Animation with Gary Schwartz Asian Galleries "Deep Dive" Educator Event Refresh, Restore & Revitalize Educator Morning February STEAM Power: Using the DIA as a Resource for Project-Based Learning Reimagining the Scavenger Hunt March: Refresh, Restore & Revitalize Educator Morning April Create Your Own STEAM Adventure Workshop Creative Journals: Cultures, Watercolor, and Collage Making Multiples: Screen Printing and Bookmaking for the Art Room May Educator Appreciation Breakfast Mechanisms for Collaborative Artmaking Potter's Wheel for Educators June Refresh, Restore & Revitalize Educator Morning Student Field Trip Smorgasbord August Empty Bowls for Educators Extending Your Practice: Using VTS with Non-Art Subjects Potter's Wheel for Educators Taking It Further: VTS for Experienced Practitioners VTS: The Crash Course September Ofrenda Preview Educator Event Refresh, Restore & Revitalize Educator Morning Educators' Night Out November Creativity/SEL Mini-Conference with Peter H. Reynolds, author of The Dot Empty Bowls for Educators 5 The DIA provided the following customized Professional Development Days: In February, the DIA hosted a DPSCD meeting for new art teachers. Professional development workshops for were also held in March to develop a new jurying process for the DPSCD Student Art Exhibition and support teachers participating in the Student Art Exhibition with matting supplies and assistance over the course of four workshops. In April, the DIA hosted Wayne RESA Aspiring Administrators for two afternoons of tours and an overview of educational programs. In May, DIA Studio Instructors hosted U-M Dearborn Early Childhood Education Center for an Art-Making workshop. In June, the DIA hosted the Livonia Summer Institutes “Teaching Beyond the Textbook” workshop for a tour of K-12 field trip options and debrief discussion to explore classroom connections. The DIA hosted the Association of Independent Michigan Schools for a Visual Thinking Strategies workshop in March. In collaboration with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra the DIA developed Look. Listen. Connect - a multimedia concert combining music with art from the DIA’s collection in April. The program was part of the DSO’s live educational concert series, facilitated by DSO musicians with DIA education programs staff and webcast to classrooms nationwide. In July, the DIA hosted the American Association of Teachers of French - Detroit Chapter for a VTS Workshop in French using objects created by French artists. The workshop helped teachers understand how to use VTS and art to teach French language. The DPSCD New Teachers Institute were introduced to VTS and engagement strategies appropriate for various grade levels, including special education, during a two-day event in July. An overview of DIA education programs emphasizing teacher workshops and field trips was provided. In August, The DIA Studio presented a hands-on workshop for teachers from Basilica of St. Mary Montessori Academy, which included an exploration of the galleries, alternative art-making materials, and collaborative art-making projects with applications for learners in their classrooms. In August, the DIA hosted Social Studies educators from Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Grade- level-appropriate tours were offered, demonstrating how the DIA’s collection can support the Michigan Social Studies curriculum. Opportunities for further professional development were discussed. VTS trainings were conducted for new and veteran teachers of Vista Meadows Academy during a two- day workshop in August. Wayne County Community College District educators were introduced to VTS during a workshop hosted at their campus in August. In October, teaching staff at Detroit School of the Arts were introduced to VTS. This was held at the DSA and a second day of training was provided in November. The DIA provided VTS training for the Inside Out Literary Arts poets and writers in November. This workshop demonstrated how the DIA’s collection can be used for writing prompts, in addition to giving the poets skills for engaging students. 6 Teachers at Clarenceville High School and Vista Meadows welcomed DIA educators to discuss VTS and other engagement strategies in November. In December, the DIA and Wayne RESA hosted a meeting and training for teachers of Middle Eastern studies. This training Included tours of the Ancient Middle Eastern and Islamic galleries. A workshop was also held for Henry Ford Community College Preservice Teachers. 7 Senior Program Thursdays at the Museum The DIA’s Thursdays at the Museum program, provides tri-county residents 55+ with a different museum experience each Thursday of the month including free group transportation and concluding with coffee reception. In 2019, the DIA continued to attract new audiences for the Thursdays at the Museum by broadening the menu of programs. A selection of special offerings is highlighted below: Art Bingo: seniors learned about the DIA’s collection through an art-themed bingo event. America Let’s Exercise: participants enjoyed a local senior dance group and presentation focused on healthy living and exercise habits for older adults. In the Garden: seniors attended a special talk exploring the hidden meanings behind images of flowers, plants, and gardens in some of the DIA’s favorite works of art. Mother’s Day Music: attendees enjoyed a performance featuring jazz, Latin, vocal, contemporary, and classical sounds. Due to the success of these new programs, the DIA will continue to incorporate special offerings alongside the regular rotation of private film screenings, tours of galleries and exhibitions, and hands-on artmaking opportunities. From August through December, 50 interviews were held with Thursdays at the Museum program participants. Results will be analyzed and will impact future program planning. The DIA welcomed 103 senior groups to the museum with more than 2,900 residents participating in TATM. All groups were offered complimentary bus transportation. AAUW of Livonia - Dearborn Heights Adams Butzel Complex Seniors - Detroit Adult Well Being Services - Detroit All 4 Seniors - Grosse Pointe American House Westland Ashford Court - Westland Bowin Place Apartments - Detroit Bradberry Condos - Plymouth Bridgewater Seniors - Brownstown Butzel Family Center Seniors - Detroit Cambridge Towers Apartment - Detroit Canton Leisure Services Club 55+ - Canton Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church - Livonia City of Dearborn Housing Division Seniors - Dearborn Columbia Court - Belleville Country Club Village Condos - Northville Dearborn Heights Seniors Dearborn Schools Retirement Group Dearborn Senior Center Delta Dears (Delta Sigma Theta) - Detroit Detroit Association Retired School Personnel Detroit Retired City Employee Association (DRCEA) 8 Ellis Manor Apartment Seniors - Detroit Grace Community Church Senior Sisters - Detroit Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church - Detroit