The Latino Museum is dedicated to providing the widest possible audience with a compelling academic analysis of Latino contributions to society with a specific concentration on the impact of Latino culture in the United States. Of particular importance to The Latino Museum is reaching out to the public school students of Los Angeles County where nearly 60% of the students in grades K-12 are of Latino heritage.

Through its Educational Program, which is free to the public, The Latino Museum has provided off-site classes and workshops to thousands of Los Angeles public school students. In addition, The Latino Museum offers a variety of online educational tools including: Resources, Glossary, Windows to the World, and Curriculum Guides. We also provide online educational information on the artists and works featured in our collection: Contemporary Latino Artists and Self-Help Graphics.


Educators, students and aficionados of Latino art can learn more about Latino art venues (museums, galleries and alternative spaces) and professionals (critics, scholars and publications) by searching the databases below:
 Museums
 Alternative Spaces
 Foundations
 Cultural Centers
 Schools
 Fairs/Biennials
 Independent Scholars
 
Learn more about Latino artists from around the world through the extensive database listed below:
 
     


With funding provided by the California Arts Council and the State of California and technical assistance provided by New Visions Foundation, The Latino Museum has developed two curriculum guides on the history of Latino art: the In-School Curriculum Guide and the After-School Curriculum Guide. Both were specifically written for public school teachers of grades 5 through 10 but are adaptable to any grade level. To meet the needs of Los Angeles County’s student population, there are English and Spanish versions of each guide.

In-School Curriculum Guide

The In-School Curriculum Guide is intended for use in Visual Arts, Social Studies and Spanish Language courses. The Guide consists of five units organized thematically under historical sections that inform Latino and Chicano contemporary art. The In-School Guide also includes images of important works by Latino and Chicano artists for in-class presentations and lectures.

The In-School Curriculum Guide has approximately 250 pages and dozens of copyright protected images; thus, it is not available for download. Teachers interested in receiving a free copy of the In-School Curriculum Guide should contact The Latino Museum.

After-School Curriculum Guide

The After-School Curriculum Guide provides 20 distinct and interesting hands-on activities for students in grades 5-10. It is designed to work in tandem with or independently from the In-School Curriculum Guide.

Teachers interested in receiving a free copy of the After- School Curriculum Guide should contact The Latino Museum.


 
 
 
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