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MCA Collection
Student tested, teacher approved! With lesson plans, photos, and information about artists from the MCA Collection, this manual is an important resource for teachers of grades three to twelve in all subject areas. Now available online, this project is made possible by a generous grant from the Polk Bros. Foundation.

Behind the Scenes in the Art World
Students from Hyde Park Academy interview an architect, a stage manager, a costume designer, a graphic designer, and a visual artist about their education, job histories, and daily responsibilities. View it online. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Polk Bros. Foundation.

H.C. Westermann Teacher Curriculum
The Smart Museum of Art and the MCA jointly developed a website designed for teachers featuring the work of this important American artist, presenting thematic pairings of his prints and sculptures. Explore connections between H.C. Westermann's work and themes such as World War II, science fiction, technology, humor, and much more. Visit the H. C. Westermann Online site.

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