Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation

Programs: The bechtler museum of modern art offers an array of innovative opportunities for the community at large to enrich their cultural experiences, social engagement and personal self-discovery. During the 2016-17 fiscal year, the museum offered the following programs:modernism + filminvestigated themes in modern and contemporary art and architecture through the lens of film. (continued on schedule o)jazz at the bechtleroffered new perspectives on modern jazz composers, legendary artists, and musical styles that grew in popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century. Guest lecturesmuseum directors, art historians and other experts explored the many facets of modern art and architecture. Family dayfamilies engaged with modern art through art-making activities and docent tours tailored for families and children. Bechtler by nightdesigned for guests who don't normally have the opportunity to see the galleries during normal hours. Free of charge every third friday of the month. Artists in schoolsthe bechtler provided educational outreach to kindergarten through 12th grade students in mecklenburg, gaston and cabarrus county schools with a special focus on title 1 schools. Programs were facilitated by trained teaching artists and integrated the visual arts with core curriculum goals and standards. Charlotte-mecklenburg schools outreach at a glanceapproximately 1,800 students were served by the bechtler's school outreach programs. Students served included kindergarteners through grade 12 from title 1 schools. Artists lead lessons for students for each program for a total of approximately 39,000 contact hours. The program was provided free of charge to the schools. Community outreachstriving to awaken the artistic spirit in everyone, the bechtler museum of modern art provides teaching artists to various community organizations to show participants how making and appreciating art can be a means of self-discovery. These programs are designed to inspire positive experiences and increase self-esteem, in addition to facilitating an appreciation of modern art. Outreach and access programs are tailored to each organization and mayinclude field trips, virtual museum tours, tactile and descriptive tours, art-making classes, and/or an exhibition of participants' artwork. Participants currently include developmentally disabled adults; incarcerated youth and latino inmates; individuals with low to no vision; medical providers; and alzheimer's/dementia patients and their caregivers.