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Bringing the WORLD to Your Classroom
How It WorksA Complete Cultural Arts Program, Ready to Teach
World Culture in Context gives teachers a fully designed cultural arts experience: a short documentary-style video, a standards-aligned curriculum, and a live, moderated virtual visit with a working artist. Students don’t just learn about a culture — they meet someone living it.
Program Detail
Before the Visit
Watch a short documentary of the artist and engage with pre-visit activities.
Virtual Visit
Meet the artist via a moderated Zoom session where students can ask questions and learn directly from artists.
After the Visit
Students reflect on their own cultural identities through follow-up activities and an art project inspired by the artist's practice.
What Teachers are Saying
This program allowed my students to connect with an elder artist and learn more about their tradition and culture. My students enjoyed the pre-visit activities, including creating music with found objects from where we live.
Abigail Shell, Elementary School teacher in Baltimore, MD
Jontavious … really brought the curriculum to life… He even made a song up on the spot using student suggestions! My students loved it and asked if he was coming back!
Sarah Tiede, Middle School Chorus teacher in Lewisburg, PA
The Barrier Island Center has loved partnering on the World Culture in Context program. Through the marvel of technology, Eastern Shore of Virginia students from both public and private schools enjoyed virtual visits with artists from all over the globe!
Sally Dickinson, Cultural Center in Machipongo, VA
Ready to get started?
Download the Program Guide to learn about pricing, scheduling, and how to find the right artist for your class.