  {"id":643532,"date":"2025-03-20T21:38:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T01:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/?p=643532"},"modified":"2025-09-18T10:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:37:42","slug":"museum-city-schools-partnership-inspires-young-minds-643532","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/museum-city-schools-partnership-inspires-young-minds-643532\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the museum: An arts partnership inspires young minds"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Memorial Art Gallery and Rochester City School District\u2019s Expanded Learning Collaboration cultivates creativity, curiosity, and connection.<\/h2>\n<p>For Zayd, a fourth grader from School #33 in the Rochester City School District, the farm scenes painted by Clementine Hunter spark excitement. \u201cIt looks like she painted her life,\u201d he observes during a recent visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/\">Ä¢¹½´«Ã½<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/mag.rochester.edu\/\">Memorial Art Gallery<\/a> (MAG).<\/p>\n<p>Around him, classmates eagerly share what they see in Hunter\u2019s paintings hanging on the gallery wall: clouds, trees, angels, and a big house that looks like a farm. After some discussion, the children listen to Kevin Carr, a teaching artist at the museum, read <em>Art from Her Heart<\/em>, a story about Hunter\u2014a self-taught folk artist who began painting in her 50s and who worked her entire life on plantations across Louisiana.<\/p>\n<p>The students then gather around Jacob Lawrence\u2019s <em>Summer Street Scene in Harlem<\/em>. James raises his hand excitedly. \u201cI see lots of colors,\u201d he says. \u201cThey make me happy.\u201d Solene sees a party, while others point out a food cart, shaved ice, and perhaps even a parade. From Beck Ugenti, another teaching artist, the students learn about Lawrence\u2019s life, gaining deeper appreciation for the power of storytelling through art.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_644082\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-644082\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-644082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0528-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"A handful of schoolchildren examine a work of art with an educator nearby.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0528-Edit.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0528-Edit-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0528-Edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0528-Edit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0528-Edit-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0528-Edit-1680x1120.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0528-Edit-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0528-Edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0528-Edit-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-644082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Faith Gruver (left), an ELC teaching artist, leads a group of schoolchildren during an Expanded Learning Collaboration session. (Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ photo \/ Matt Wittmeyer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>A path to empowerment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Since its inception in 2013, classes like this have participated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mag.rochester.edu\/about\/mag-rcsd-expanded-learning-collaboration\/\">Expanded Learning Collaboration<\/a> (ELC), a free program between the Memorial Art Gallery and the Rochester City School District (RCSD) that has opened inspirational pathways for local students. Initially created to extend the school day with arts integration, ELC has grown into a multiyear experience that empowers young learners from historically marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p>For ELC students, art is more than something to look at\u2014it\u2019s a path to understanding, self-expression, and joy. According to Adam Koneman, the Estelle B. Goldman Museum Educator for School and Community Programs at the museum, the program fosters creativity, curiosity, and connection, helping students see art as a catalyst for exploring themselves and the world. They also learn about diverse artists, many of whom reflect the students\u2019 identities, helping them think about their potential.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, the ELC serves hundreds of students in grades 2 through 4, including those receiving special education services. Participating classrooms visit the museum weekly for 90-minute sessions over four consecutive weeks. During each visit, students explore the museum\u2019s diverse collections, engage in thoughtful discussions, and create their own art in the museum\u2019s Creative Workshop. This year, the fourth graders are making journals, illustrating their covers and pages with rubber stamps they\u2019ve made themselves. For many, it\u2019s a favorite part of the program.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_644092\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-644092\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-644092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0351.jpg\" alt=\"A Rochester City School District teacher and a young boy create art together at the Memorial Art Gallery.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0351.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0351-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0351-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0351-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0351-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0351-1680x1120.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0351-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0351-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0351-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-644092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Expanded Learning Collaboration serves hundreds of city of Rochester students in grades 2 through 4 annually. (Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe kids love it\u2014they really enjoy looking at pieces of art and then creating their own based on what they\u2019ve seen and discussed in the galleries,\u201d says Tracy Plyem, a special education teacher with School #45. \u201cThe program gives them a real chance to experience art in a meaningful way and develop their creative brain, which helps them discover new interests and build confidence. They\u2019re genuinely excited to participate\u2014it\u2019s the kind of excitement that can be hard to spark in a traditional classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Changing young lives forever<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A cornerstone of the program is its focus on equity and accessibility. The Memorial Art Gallery removes barriers by providing transportation, art materials, and trained staff\u2014all at no cost to partner schools. The program also works closely with teachers, offering professional development opportunities to help them weave arts-based strategies into their classrooms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/sarah-jesse-named-eighth-memorial-art-gallery-director-574012\/\">Sarah Jesse<\/a>, the Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director of the Memorial Art Gallery, emphasizes that art fulfills essential human needs for inspiration and intellectual enrichment\u2014and access to it through educational programs like this can change young people\u2019s lives forever. \u201cWe know that kids need basic services\u2014food, clothing, shelter\u2014to survive. But to thrive, they also need food for the soul, food for thought, the kinds of experiences that an art museum like MAG can uniquely provide. By making MAG more accessible through programs like this, we\u2019re providing transformational encounters with works of art that expands worldviews.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_644102\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-644102\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-644102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0032.jpg\" alt=\"A young boy binds a book that he created. \" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0032.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0032-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0032-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0032-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0032-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0032-1680x1120.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0032-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0032-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-MW010925UR_0032-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-644102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cThe kids love it\u2014they really enjoy looking at pieces of art and then creating their own based on what they\u2019ve seen and discussed in the galleries,\u201d says Tracy Plyem, a special education teacher with School #45. (Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ photo \/ Matt Wittmeyer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During the academic year, Jesse notes that, in addition to this program, the museum\u2019s galleries are full of students who are here on school tours for what is often their first-ever visit to an art museum. \u201cI love reading the letters we get from kids after they visit because they remind me of the real impact that a field trip can have on a young person,\u201d she adds. \u201cKids are so receptive to the messages that artists communicate through their work, they\u2019re so game to find meaning in art.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.air.org\/resource\/report\/review-evidence-arts-integration-research-through-lens-every-student-succeeds-act\">Research<\/a> has underscored the <a href=\"https:\/\/artsintegration.com\/research-and-advocacy\/\">impact of arts integration programs<\/a> like ELC. By integrating the arts, ELC nurtures critical thinking, historical empathy, and social understanding. With curated lesson plans and high-quality materials, ELC promotes visual literacy and deep engagement. Teachers report seeing quieter students come alive, too, and notice them sharing ideas and connecting with peers in new ways.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A win for all<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Initially piloted in one Rochester city school, ELC now includes three schools\u2014#19, #33, and #45\u2014and is guided by external evaluations, teacher feedback, and collaboration with the University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warner.rochester.edu\">Warner School of Education and Human Development<\/a>. Recent enhancements emphasize social-emotional learning and improved accessibility, reflecting the program\u2019s ongoing evolution.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, the Memorial Art Gallery is exploring ways to bring ELC experiences to schools that cannot visit in person. It has also introduced initiatives to engage students\u2019 families, including free family passes, community days, and programs designed to increase museum access for underrepresented groups.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_644072\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-644072\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-644072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-Adam-Koneman_Sarah-Jesse-IMG_9650.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Koneman and Sarah Jesse seated and smiling at the camera with Memorial Art Gallery artwork in the background.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-Adam-Koneman_Sarah-Jesse-IMG_9650.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-Adam-Koneman_Sarah-Jesse-IMG_9650-630x473.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-Adam-Koneman_Sarah-Jesse-IMG_9650-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-Adam-Koneman_Sarah-Jesse-IMG_9650-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/inline-Adam-Koneman_Sarah-Jesse-IMG_9650-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-644072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adam Koneman, the Estelle B. Goldman Museum Educator for School and Community Programs, and Sarah Jesse, the Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director of the Memorial Art Gallery. (Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ photo \/ Melanie Fazio)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Koneman says that these steps help ensure that the Memorial Art Gallery remains a space where students and their families can connect with their community and embrace a lifelong interest in art. By the time students complete the program in fourth grade, they have developed creative skills, a sense of agency, and significant connection to the museum\u2014a win for all involved.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMuseums are the rare spaces where we can go and have the reasonable expectation of having a sort of epiphany\u2014where we can expect to see something we\u2019ve never seen before or be exposed to a new idea,\u201d says Jesse. \u201cArt is an infinite resource, so we have an obligation to share our museum generously, welcoming everyone in our community, young and old, rich and poor.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>The MAG-RCSD Expanded Learning Collaboration is made possible by generous support from the William and Sheila Konar Foundation and M&amp;T Bank, with additional support from an anonymous donor, and the estate of Rosemary Christoff Dolan. Funding is also provided by the Guido and Ellen Palma Foundation, the Wan Jou Family Foundation in memory of Shi-Ling C. Hsiang, and Deborah Goldman. <a href=\"https:\/\/mag.rochester.edu\/about\/mag-rcsd-expanded-learning-collaboration\/\">Find a full list of sponsors.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Memorial Art Gallery and Rochester City School District\u2019s Expanded Learning Collaboration cultivates creativity, curiosity, and connection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":922,"featured_media":644152,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13092],"tags":[37452,936,12692],"class_list":["post-643532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-arts","tag-community-engagement","tag-memorial-art-gallery","tag-warner-school-of-education"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Beyond the 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