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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art offers a wide range of activities for all ages and interests.
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The Power of Story » Robert Duncanson, William Still, Colson Whitehead
Join us for a virtual professional development session with Raven Cook, associate museum educator for outreach and community tours. The Underground Railroad is one of the most recognized historical initiatives in American history. In considering artist Robert S. Duncanson‘s work, we will explore the narratives behind the Underground Railroad and new approaches to educate students on its history. Let’s explore the past, consider the present, and imagine the future through African American artworks and literature. One hour of PD credit available.
The Power of Story is a monthly teacher professional development series exploring Black history through art works in the Crystal Bridges collection. Let’s explore the past, consider the present, and imagine the future through African American artworks and literature.
Free. Register online or with Guest Services. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the Zoom meeting in your ticket registration confirmation email.
Sponsored by Avis and Bill Bailey and Neff and Scarlet Basore.
Robert Seldon Duncanson, Landscape, 1865, 13 x 25 in., oil on canvas. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2010.104
