Standard: Social Studies

08 Feb 2025

Arts in the Natural World Series: Exploring Natural Materials

August-Oct; March 15th-June

Nature provides endless inspiration for expression. Be prepared to get your hands dirty as we experiment with natural materials and our creativity! Programs in the Arts in the Natural World series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. This program only operates in warmer months (August-October 31; March 15-June). All multi-grade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

Vocabulary:

nature, resources, imagination, inspiration

08 Feb 2025

Arts in the Natural World: Ephemeral Art

August-October 31; March 15-June

Ephemeral Art is a type of art that is temporary and subject to the changes time brings. At Greenacres Arts Center, we will explore how Ephemeral Art can be made in nature, leaving no lasting environmental impact. Immerse yourself in the natural world and discover how to use your surroundings to create art in ways you may not have considered before. Programs in the Arts in the Natural World series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. This program only operates in warmer months (August-October 31; March 15-May). All multi-grade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

Vocabulary:

ephemeral, natural resources, leave no trace, decompose, interpretation

08 Feb 2025

Arts in the Natural World: Seasonal Inspirations

August-June

Every season brings a different experience at Greenacres – inside and outside! Use observable seasonal changes in fall, winter, and spring to express yourself and your experiences through the Arts. This program’s content changes in fall, winter, and spring, so you can visit one, two, or three times! Programs in the Arts in the Natural World series seek to demonstrate intersections between the arts and the world around us. All multigrade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

Vocabulary:

seasons, observations, changes, inspiration, traditions

08 Feb 2025

Cincinnati’s Stories

August-June

Greenacres Arts Center shares  Cincinnati’s rich and exciting history each season with a different local story. Join us for the day and walk away with pride for Cincinnati’s history, arts, and culture! This program’s content changes in fall, winter, and spring, so you can visit one, two, or three times. This program is ideal for students ages 9 and up. All multi-grade program offerings will be supported by grade-level appropriate standards, available to share upon request.

  • Fall: The history of The Camargo Hunt and Julius Fleischmann Jr., who built and lived in what is now Greenacres Arts Center. 
  • Winter: Rookwood Pottery and Greenacres Arts Center’s connection to it.
  • Spring: Louis and Louise Dieterle Nippert, who founded Greenacres and left positive impacts all over the Queen City.

Vocabulary:

history, context, impact, environment, community, values