Whitney Museum of American Art

Purpose: Expanding Educational Services The Whitney Museum of American Art will use the grant to expand its online educational resources. Working with a team of K-12 educators, consultants, and students, staff will develop Whitney Learning, an online learning tool to help educators, students, and families explore the richness and diversity of American art and culture. The site will be launched in June 2005 and will focus on the museum's permanent collection of 20th and 21st century art. The goals of Whitney Learning are to: (1) build access to the collection, exhibits, and educational resources, (2) expand and enhance educational offerings, (3) develop new digital resources, and (4) promote use of technology in the classroom and at home. Following the launch, Whitney Learning will be integrated into the museum's onsite school, educator, and family programs, among which are professional development seminars, Museum tours, classroom visits, in-school sessions, and long-term school partnerships. It will serve as a national model for learning.