Art Museum Field Trip Activities

Miss Easel takes her class on a field trip to paint a mural for City Island. They visit the City Island Art Museum to find inspiration, exploring various galleries including painting, sculpture, and motion. Students learn about different art forms like still life, abstract sculptures, and zoetropes. Inspired, they return to complete the mural, which is praised by Mayor Sitwell for its representation of City Island's diversity. The video concludes with credits and a promotion for PBS Kids apps.

What is the main task for the class during the field trip?

• Visit a comic book store

• Paint a mural for the city

• Go on a nature walk

• Attend a music concert

What is the first type of art the class explores at the museum?

• Sculptures

• Motion art

• Paintings

• Digital art

What is the purpose of the City Island Art Museum?

• To sell art pieces

• To showcase art from around the world

• To host music concerts

• To teach cooking classes

What does the abstract sculptor Abby focus on in her art?

• Famous personalities

• Historical events

• Feelings and emotions

• Realistic depictions

What is unique about the zoetrope in the motion gallery?

• It spins to create moving images

• It is made of glass

• It creates music

• It changes colors

How does the class feel after visiting the museum?

• Inspired

• Tired

• Confused

• Bored

What does the student with painter's block find at the museum?

• A lost item

• A new friend

• Inspiration for painting

• A new hobby

What does the class learn about art from the museum visit?

• Art is always realistic

• Art is only for adults

• Art can be in various forms and styles

• Art is only about painting

What does the mayor think of the completed mural?

• It is too abstract

• It beautifully represents City Island

• It is too colorful

• It needs more work

What does the class receive for their work on the mural?

• A pizza party

• A day off

• An A+ grade

• A trophy