WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Thursday, May 1, the Clark Art Institute hosts a free creative professional development event for educators from across the region. 

 

Participants will explore ways to strengthen their students' social and emotional learning through the arts. Evening for Educators is recommended for Pre-K through Grade 12 educators, including school counselors and administrators. Educators can earn professional development points through participation. The program runs from 5 pm to 8:15 pm.

 

The evening commences with a keynote address by Käthe Swaback, the Massachusetts Cultural Council's program officer for creative youth development and health. Swaback is a visual artist, art therapist, and arts administrator with an M.A. in expressive therapy.

 

A series of workshops, developed by local educators who are members of the Clark's new Teacher Advisory Group, provide educators with inspiring methods to enliven social and emotional learning in the classroom. Participants can choose to attend two of the five workshops, which range from gallery engagement activities to hands-on art making and align with state standards.

 

The event begins in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

 

Program Details:

 

5 pm: Arrival and Check-in

 

5:15 pm: Keynote Address

Presented by Käthe Swaback, Massachusetts Cultural Council

 

5:55 pm: Complimentary Buffet Dinner

 

6:45- 8:15 pm: Workshop Series

 

Select two:

 

Artful Yoga

Advance registration is strongly encouraged. To register, visit clarkart.edu/events or email Dana Schildkraut, School Specialist, at dschildkraut@clarkart.edu. The program, all supplies, and dinner are provided free of charge to all professional educators.