For two years I was apart of the Gallery Educator program at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). With my cohort, I led museum tours and outreach visits for local youth. By facilitating art experiences, I fostered creativity and collaboration for youth while cultivating a sense of growth and belonging in the museum. Not to mention, I got to hear some awesome observations, perspectives, and stories from these kids. I cannot stress enough the importance of spaces like museums to provide supplemental art education to school districts where funding and engagement is low for the arts.
Alongside my gallery education work for UMMA, I designed video content and coloring pages to compliment our education program. The video content was used in classroom outreach to prepare students for their upcoming visits, and promote a sense of familiarity and ownership of the museum and collection. The coloring pages were designed as a simple reflective engagement activity after their tour, and served as a souvenir of their visit.
Adriana's Art Studio 