2026 Educator Evening: Sustainable Art Practices for the Classroom
Professional Development, Open to Educators
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00PM
The Sun Valley Museum of Art
191 5th Street E.
Ketchum,ID83340
Prepare your students for Earth Day with a
creative, sustainability-focused Educator Evening designed for K–12
classrooms. This hands-on session draws from Art Education for a Sustainable
Planet by Joy G. Bertling*, exploring how art education can foster
environmental stewardship, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Together, we’ll experiment with earth-friendly and natural art materials,
discuss practical strategies for integrating sustainability into visual arts
curricula, and develop classroom-ready ideas that connect artistic practice
with environmental awareness. Participants will gain adaptable lesson
concepts that encourage students to reflect on their relationship with the
planet through making and meaning.
Spend the evening browsing eco-art titles from our Director’s personal
library, sharing ideas with fellow educators, and leaving inspired with fresh
tools for meaningful Earth Day instruction.
Educator Evening is offered monthly—held in either Hailey or Ketchum on the
third Thursday from 4–6 pm. Light refreshments provided, including water,
sparkling water, wine, beer, and charcuterie. Creativity encouraged.
Connection guaranteed.
This event takes place from 4–6 pm at The Museum.
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