Observing the work of water in collaboration with SRP  Wednesday, February 4 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.  Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester, on view January 24  through April 12  includes many drawings and diagrams exploring the work of water. Although oceans cover 70% of the Earth's surface, only 3% of that supply is freshwater, with only 1% considered usable freshwater. SRP Educator Kevin Rolfe, will join us to discuss the history of water in Central Arizona, environmental water issues, water science, and how managing this water has been such an important aspect of growth in the Valley over the past 100+ years.. Participants will receive water resource materials. Following this presentation, join us for a specia... (View more)

Teacher Professional Development Workshop Wolfswinkel Education Building Our brains are wired to rapidly make sense of and remember visual input. Visualizations in the form of diagrams, charts, drawings, pictures, and a variety of other forms can help students understand complex information. A well-designed visual image can yield a much more powerful and memorable learning experience than a verbal or textual description. Today, “applied visual thinking” (aka "doodling") is recognized as an important skill. Studies have shown that doodling can free up short and long-term memory, improve content retention and increase attention span. It can also produce creative insight and develop critical thinking skills. This day-l... (View more)

Everyone’s a Critic: Developing and Defending an Informed Opinion When viewing an artwork for the first time, we all  experience a response that is intuitive, personal and often purely emotional. This response shapes much of what we value – our likes and dislikes, and is key to formulating our critical and aesthetic responses. Identify techniques for moving students beyond their initial response to establish and articulate their own informed critical point of view relating to a work of art, and learn how these skills can be applied across the curriculum. Emphasis is on the use of art criticism in teaching critical thinking skills and effective persuasive communication. Session will be held in the Museum’s Lemon Art Rese... (View more)

Singer Hall In this one-day workshop and demonstration, participants will learn the time-honored technique of platinum/palladium printing with master platinum printer scott b. davis, whose work is on view in PLATINUM: Contemporary Photography. Each participant will create their own platinum/palladium print from a digital or analog negative, gain a better understanding of the essential steps in this historic process, and learn how to create a simple darkroom setup for platinum at home. Space is limited to 10 participants. Ticket sales close March 20.  Cost: Tickets are $100 and include all materials. Get tickets at tickets.phxart.org. Image Credit Scott B. Davis, dana point, california, 2006.  Platinum/palladium print. &cop... (View more)

Incorporating Contemporary Art into Your Classroom Curriculum Contemporary artists regularly include historical or archival research, writing, scientific inquiry, engineering, math, and technology in their work, making these objects perfect launch pads for lessons across the curriculum. Learn how to incorporate the work of living artists into your teaching practice, regardless of subject area. Session will include a visit to the Katz Contemporary Wing and a hands-on art activity in the Museum Studio. Reserve your seat! RSVP to education@phxart.org