Art



 ** //"What a society deems important is enshrined in its art."// Harry Broudy **

= **Artsy-Patsy will show you her favorite art spots:** =

**Click on the field trip destination to access information immediately:** ** // [|Columbus Museum] [|Cyclorama] [|High Museum] // ** // **[|Center for Puppetry Arts]** //

**or scroll down for hours, rates, and basic information about field trips**
= [|Columbus Museum] = http://www.columbusmuseum.com/home.html



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 * The Columbus Museum's permanent collection features over 300 years of art, arranged chronologically--giving the visitor a glimpse of the evolution of art over time. The rest of the collection is featured on a rotating basis, and temporary exhibits are displayed for several months at the time. A 17-foot boat display of Chihuly blown glass is exhibited just around the corner from the informal auditorium in which a 20 minute film on the history of the Chattahoochee Valley can be viewed. The Transformations interactive gallery allows children to enjoy art in hands-on format, including interactive computer ** **programs--the most recent addition to this area. **

1251 Wynnton Road Columbus, GA 31906-2899 (706) 748-2562 Admission Is Free! Museum Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: Closed

The Educator's Guide to the Museum's Permanent Collection is now available online! Designed for grades K-12, this guide is an excellent tool for teachers in explaining the Museum's art collection in terms of themes, artists, resources and more. Click [|here] to view and/or download. ||
 * **[|The following information is directly from the museum's website.]** ||  ||
 * The Education Department at the Columbus Museum maintains a strong relationship to Muscogee County teachers and students. Educational programs and resources, including tours, curriculum guides, and programs related to the Museum's collection and exhibitions are offered throughout the school year. For more information about school programs contact Kaci Kelly, School and Educator Services Coordinator, at 706.748.2562, ext. 653 or **kkelly@columbusmuseum.com**.

= [|Cyclorama] = [|www.atlantacyclorama.org]

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** The Cyclorama offers a panoramic display of the Battle of Atlanta in a painting that is larger than 15,000 square feet. Historical artifacts are housed in the adjoining museum, and the entire site is adjacent to Zoo Atlanta. **

800 Cherokee Avenue Southeast Atlanta, GA 30315-1470 (404) 624-1071

Times Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Guided tours are every hour on the half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and Martin Luther King’s birthday. Admission Adults (13-64) $10 Seniors (65 and up) $8 Children (4-12 years) $8 Children (3 and under) Free School and Group Info Groups of 10 or more: Adults $9 Children $7 Call for reservations: 404-658-7625 Scavenger Hunt Packages for 1st-8th grade students are available upon request. For more information call 404-624-1071; 404-658-7625; or email info@atlantacyclorama.org from the website:

A 14-minute film shows events leading up to the Battle of Atlanta.

The Cyclorama of the Battle of Atlanta is the __[|world's largest oil painting],__ painted in 1885-86 by artists from Germany. It has been shown in Grant Park since [|1893].

The three-dimensional foreground, called a diorama, was added in [|1936], bringing a depth of 30 feet to the display.

Artifacts from the American Civil War period are displayed on two floors and include weapons, photographs and uniforms. A touch-screen computer system tells the story of the war. Other videos recount period history and Cyclorama restoration. Steam Locomotive //Texas// The centerpiece of the museum is the steam locomotive //Texas//, which played a key role in the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862 (also known as Andrews� Raid). The //Texas// was used by the Confederates to pursue and recover the locomotive General, stolen by Union raiders led by James J. Andrews. The raiders planned to tear up tracks behind them to disrupt the vital Western and Atlantic Railroad supply line between Atlanta and Chattanooga. The General is currently on exhibit at the Kennesaw Civil War Museum in Marietta, Georgia. The Great Locomotive Chase was the subject of a Disney movie in 1956.

** [|High Museum] **

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from a diverse variety of sources, including 18th and 19th century works by American artists, European pieces, and African folk art. Visiting collections from around the world are displayed regularly. Recent visiting exhibits have included Van Gogh's Starry Night and a display of artifacts from King Tut's tomb. **
 * The permanent collection of the High Museum is comprised of over 11,000 pieces

High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Replies to voicemail and e-mail messages are made during regular Museum office hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

24-hour Info 404-733-HIGH

Receptionist 404-733-4400

Education Programs, Family 404-733-4463

Education Programs, Schools 404-733-4815 [|E-mail]

from the website:

The High Museum of Art offers a variety of professional learning programs and resources for all educators. At our Clendenin Center for Creative Teaching, we offer both online and printed teacher resource materials to enhance your classroom learning and enrich lesson planning and preparation. The Center is available for use during our professional learning programs.

Regular Hours † //[|Friday Jazz] is the 3rd Friday of every month (except December) from 5-10 p.m.// The museum is closed on major holidays. Hours are subject to change.
 * Monday || Closed ||
 * Tuesday || 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ||
 * Wednesday || 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ||
 * Thursday || 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ||
 * Friday || 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. † ||
 * Saturday || 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ||
 * Sunday || 12 noon to 5 p.m. ||

For the latest information about field trips, consult the [|Schools Program Guide for 2010-2010.]

Audio-guided Tours Special exhibition audio-guide tours are available for grades 2–12. Tour enhancements, such as dramatic performances, are also available for some special exhibitions. [| View available special exhibition student tours >>]

Docent-Led Tours A wide selection of docent-led student tours of the permanent collection and select special exhibitions are available for grades PreK–12. A docent is a volunteer museum-guide, trained to enhance the educational experience of visitors.

[|View available docent-led student tours >>]

Most tours cost $6--$8 per student.


 * [|Center for Puppetry Arts] **
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**The Center for Puppetry Arts offers a unique display of visual and performing arts. In workshops related to the current performances, visitors are given the opportunity to create their own puppets. The instructors provide a wealth of information about the history and function of the puppets being made and explain more subtle elements of the live performances.**

1404 Spring Street Northwest Atlanta, GA 30309-2851 (404) 873-3391

Schools,[| click here] for information.

[|Study guide]s are available for many performances--past, present, and future!

** Educational Group Rates ** To qualify for these rates, you must be a public or private school, day care, church school or home school. Group rates are valid for groups of 10 or more if booked and paid at least 4 weeks in advance.


 * Complimentary Show Tickets: 1 FREE ticket for each 10 paid ** (divide total number of tickets by 11 and round down)

There is a $2 handling fee per event.
 * Educational Group Rates for Family Productions through May 29, 2011 (includes 8% sales tax):**
 * || 3-Show Subscription || $19.44 ||
 * Group Inclusive Ticket* || $13.02 ||
 * Performance Only || $7.02 ||
 * Create-A-Puppet Workshop || $4.00 ||
 * Create-A-Puppet Workshop TO GO || $4.00 ||
 * Preschool Workshop || $6.00 ||
 * Museum Admission || $4.32 ||
 * Guided Tours || $6.00 ||


 * Group Inclusive Ticket includes admission to a performance, Create-A-Puppet Workshop, and Museum.


 * Educational Group Rates for New Directions Series performances through May 22, 2011 (includes 8% sales tax):**

There is a $2 handling fee per event.
 * Weekday Matinees || $12 ||
 * Evenings and Sunday Matinees || $15 ||

Contact information for educational programs:

alanlouis@puppet.org Phone: 404.881.5144 Fax: 404.873.3391
 * Director of Museum and Education Programs**
 * Alan Louis**

distancelearning@puppet.org Phone: 404.881.5117 Fax: 404.873.9907
 * Videoconferencing/Distance Learning**
 * Patty Petrey Dees**, Distance Learning Program Director

All images were downloaded from the respective destinations' websites.