Art & Writing Institute at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is offering its second annual Art & Writing Institute this summer, July 27–28, at the museum in Ridgefield, CT. The institute is a professional development opportunity that enables teachers to expand their understanding of the relationship between art and writing. Teachers can learn to improve their students’ written and oral comprehension by using writing to respond to works of art. Susan Marcus is the keynote speaker, talking on new literacies, and Michael Bitz is presenting about the Comic Book Project. Registration is $225, with a discount for collaborating teachers from the same school. A light breakfast and lunch is included each day. For more information or to register, visit the museum’s website or contact Laura Kaufman at (203) 438-4519 or by e-mail. Registration is due by July 6.