Erie Art Museum Awarded Prestigious Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
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Museums for America grants strengthen a museum’s ability to serve the public more effectively by supporting high-priority activities that advance the institution’s mission and strategic goals.The Erie Art Museum also holds a collection of over 5,500 objects, which includes significant works in American ceramics, Tibetan painting, Indian bronzes, contemporary baskets, and a variety of other categories.Currently in its third year, this innovative program targets middle school teachers and students and teaches them about the Museum process- selecting, evaluating, interpreting and presenting objects in exhibitions.“The idea for the project came from two simple facts,” states Kelly Armor, the Erie Art Museum’s Education Director.It maintains an ambitious program of 15 to 18 changing exhibitions annually, embracing a wide range of subjects, both historical and contemporary and including folk art, contemporary craft, multi-disciplinary installations, community-based work, as well at traditional media.The Erie Art Museum also holds a collection of over 5,500 objects, which includes significant works in American ceramics, Tibetan painting, Indian bronzes, contemporary baskets, and a variety of other categories.The Museum offers a wide range of education programs and artists’ services including interdisciplinary and interactive school tours and a wide variety of classes for the community.Admission is free for members, free on Wednesdays, $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students and $2 for children under 12.For additional information on the Erie Art Museum, visit online at http://www.erieartmuseum.org/ or call (814) 459-5477.### Contact Information Erie Art Museum Tammy Roche 814-459-5477 www.erieartmusuem.org Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Erie Art Museum Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend