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CEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART
410 Third Avenue SE - Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- 319.366.7503
http://www.crma.org
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Disciplines
Visual Arts
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Type of Program
Weekends
All day
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Age Range
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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| Organization |
| Mission: | |
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, deeply rooted in its native ground and holding the world’s largest collection of works by Grant Wood, is committed to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting work by artists from the Midwest. The museum’s collection, research, publications, and educational programs are dedicated to enriching appreciation for historic and contemporary art from the vast mid-continent region. The museum is also dedicated to expanding the understanding of this art within the larger frameworks of American and international art.
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| Founded: | |
1905
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| Vision: | |
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art will help the community and other visitors to the museum to make enriching connections between art and their everyday life.
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
Lectures, Studio workshops for adults and children, Summer art camps, Docent education, Guided tours of the permanent collection and exhibitions
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| Youth Served: | |
10-100
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Prerequisites: | |
Age
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| Season: | |
Fixed time interval
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| Schedule: | |
Monthly
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Survey
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| Free Program: | |
No
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| Scholarships: | |
No
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Artist
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
No
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
No
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| Funding: | |
Private support
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
Yes
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| Community |
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City, Multiple county, State
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Cultural institutions, Museums
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"We really enjoyed our visit. I feel our students left with quite a bit of knowledge regarding Grant wood and other artists. We thank you for your part in making our day an interesting and educational one."
-- Jan Logan, Educator at Keystone Elementary
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