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Educator Programs, Spring 2011

To make a reservation for programs listed here and earn continuing professional education credit hours , call 210.805.1768 or email education at mcnayart dot org. Space is limited and reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis.

Workshop: Drawing with the Figure with Vincent Valdez

Saturdays, February 19, 26, March 19, 26, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Valero Learning Center

Vincent Valdez instructs on drawing the fi gure in space, lighting the fi gure, portraits, and self-portraits. Sign up for one or more sesssions; supplies will be provided. Teachers earn three hours of continuing professional education credit per session. Space is limited; register by February 17. Fee per session: McNay members $10; nonmembers $18

Evening for Educators: Ordinary Materials, Extraordinary Objects

Thursday, March 3, 5:00 - 8:30 pm, Stieren Center for Exhibitions

Learn how everyday objects might relate to art, language arts, science, and theatre and earn three hours of continuing professional education credit. Teachers choose two sessions including Prozac and Cheez Doodles, a performance by Gloria Sanchez. Space is limited and registration is required. Fee: McNay members $5; nonmembers $13

Workshop: Cardboard Ransom

Saturday, April 2, noon - 3:00 pm, Valero Learning Centers

New Image Sculpture artist Kiel Johnson builds replications of boom boxes, cameras, and microphones among other mechanical devices. In this one-day workshop, Johnson collaborates with participants to construct a short story with 3D words. Ages 14+. Space is limited; registration deadline March 31. Fee: McNay members $10; nonmembers $18

Public Workshops, Spring 2011

Lecture: Art in the Jazz Age

Thursday, March 17, 6:30 pm, Chiego Lecture Hall

Jody Blake, Curator, Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts, discusses

Artist Panel: An Evening with Okay Mountain

Thursday, April 21, 6:30 pm, Chiego Lecture Hall

Find out how this group of ten artists cooperates with one another and learn more about their installation in New Image Sculpture

Artist Panel: Exhibition Talk: The Femme Fatale in Art Nouveau: Interpreting Jocelyn Herbert's Set Designs for Berg's opera Lulu

Thursday, April 28, 5:30 pm

Adrienne Cain, Tobin Theatre Arts Fund Intern, discusses designs for Berg's opera Lulu Brown and Tobin Theatre Arts Galleries