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Arlington Arts Center

Located in what used to be an elementary school, Arlington Arts Center is dedicated to showcasing and supporting the art of artists in Mid-Atlantic States. The arts center features nine galleries, studios for 13 artists to work in, and three classrooms. Exhibits include a range of different art mediums such as sculpture, computer graphics, and more.

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Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 12PM-5PM, By appointment.

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Art Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.

– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.

– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.

– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.

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ABOUT

Arlington Arts Center

Located in what used to be an elementary school, Arlington Arts Center is dedicated to showcasing and supporting the art of artists in Mid-Atlantic States. The arts center features nine galleries, studios for 13 artists to work in, and three classrooms. Exhibits include a range of different art mediums such as sculpture, computer graphics, and more.

contact info

Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 12PM-5PM, By appointment.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Art Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.

– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.

– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.

– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.

View Lesson Plan>>