Visual Arts & Theatre

In 2014, we developed lesson plans for elementary and secondary school teachers based on artworks included in the AFA collection. Browse lesson plans, sorted by division, and download PDF copies for your school.

We are a free, safe, educational program for students and families, as well as a comprehensive resource for art educators. We bring communities together to celebrate children's artistic expression. (Content is free but requires an account to access)

This Ottawa Art Gallery project aims to provide elementary and high school–level teachers with curriculum-linked lesson plans designed by contemporary Indigenous artists. The goal is to build students’ cultural competence and respect for diverse Indigenous peoples, while encouraging critical thinking about colonialism in Canada.

Free lesson plans, class activities, and professional development resources for teachers

Excellent online art history resources for teachers at the MET.

This guide for building effective visual arts lessons is based on the Getty Museum Education department's approach to curricula. We support classroom experiences that encourage students in all grades

Easy-to-use lesson plans for the elementary art teacher

We’ve listed all of our High School (Secondary School) art lesson plans here. These activities are best suited for Grades 9-12 – or – ages 14 and up years. Grade levels are given as a guideline only.

Teachers will find free videos for many different art projects that range from Grades 3-12

High resolution images and lesson plan for teachers from the National Gallery of Art (US)