School is almost in recess! Before you go, join MAD for the final segment in our 3-part series of Professional Development for Teachers led by artists, curators and other museum professionals. Chief Curator David McFadden will discuss the artists, installation and exhibition of the current exhibition Dead or Alive.
To register or for more information call the education department at 212.299.7720 or contact Molly.MacFadden@madmuseum.org.
Dead or Alive features over 30 international artists who transform organic materials and objects that were once produced by or part of living organisms-insects, feathers, bones, silkworm cocoons, plant materials, and hair-to create intricately crafted and designed installations and sculptures. Dead or Alive features new site-specific installations and recent work by contemporary artists from around the world, including Nick Cave, Christiane Löhr, Tim Hawkinson, Kate MccGwire, Damien Hirst, Lucia Madriz, Sanford Biggers, among others.
Reservations are honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited.
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Schedule
9:30 am Registration: Coffee and Danish provided
10 am – 11:00 am. Seminar: Chief Curator David MacFadden will discuss MAD’s current exhibition Dead or Alive, and how it fits into the museum’s focus of materials and process first seen in the inaugural exhibition Second Lives: Remixing the ordinary. RSVP required. RSVP NOW
11:00 am -- 11:45 am Tour the Galleries: Private highlights tour of the exhibition Dead or Alive.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch Break: Teachers should plan to go out for lunch, bring a bag lunch to eat in Columbus Circle Workshops begin promptly at 1p.m.
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Workshops: Museum Educators will work with teachers on materials and processes, concepts and ideas explored in the exhibition and how they can be translated for use in the classroom. Come socialize, and network with other educators, meet artists in our open studios, tour the exhibition, and learn about our online resources for teachers.
Please review our health and safety protocols before you arrive. MAD strongly recommends all visitors six months and older are vaccinated against Covid-19 and visitors ages two and up wear face coverings, even if vaccinated. Thank you for your cooperation.
