A spectrum of resources to help students of all ages experience arts and culture education safely.
Prism is a directory of socially-distanced resources that help stimulate creativity. These high-quality lessons, activities, and tools are developed by local arts and cultural organizations to increase access to the benefits of arts education in Birmingham.
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Birmingham Children’s Theater Fall Season 2021
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University
Theater
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts
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Moundville Archaeological Park In-Person and Virtual Programs
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult, Teacher Education
Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, Media Arts
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), World Languages
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Culture Cases
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult, Teacher Education
Visual Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness
Social Studies/History
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DRUM The Program The Outdoor West African After-School Program
6-8, 9-12
Visual Arts, Music, Dance
Social Emotional Learning
Social Studies/History
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Coaching for Educators: Social Emotional Learning Professional Development Workshops
Teacher Education
Visual Arts
Social Emotional Learning
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Bloom City
The Flourish Alabama & the Arts Collab
6-8, 9-12
Creative Writing, Theater, Media Arts
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts
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DiscoverDiscovery Field Trips: Digging Deeper Teacher Resources
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Pre-K, K-5
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Theater
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Discovery Field Trip + Companion Storytime: Pollination Observation
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Pre-K, K-5
Visual Arts
Environmental Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
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Discovery Field Trip + Companion Storytime: Native American Plant Practices
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
K-5, 6-8
Creative Writing, Visual Arts
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Environmental Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Discovery Field Trip + Companion Storytime: The Secret Life of Trees
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Pre-K, K-5
Creative Writing, Visual Arts
Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
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Discovery Field Trip + Companion Storytime: Exploring Barber Alabama Woodlands
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
K-5, 6-8
Creative Writing, Visual Arts
Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
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Discovery Field Trip + Companion Storytime: George Washington Carver Garden
Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
K-5, 6-8
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Theater, Arts History
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Birmingham Museum of Art
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult, Teacher Education
Visual Arts, Media Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections
Social Studies/History
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Dancing With Words On-Demand Video Teaching Tool
The Dance Foundation
K-5, Teacher Education
Creative Writing, Dance
Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts
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Affordable Music Lessons in Woodlawn
Mason Music Foundation
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult
Music
Cultural Connections, Social Emotional Learning
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In-School BCT Programs
Birmingham Children's Theatre
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Teacher Education
Creative Writing, Music, Theater, Dance
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Effective Advocacy 101
DRUM the Program
9-12, University, Adult, Teacher Education
Visual Arts, Media Arts
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts, Social Studies/History
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Beginner Level Social Studies and Cultural Arts
DRUM the Program
6-8, 9-12
Visual Arts, Music, Dance
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
Social Studies/History
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Ursula Smith Dance Virtual Community Classes
Ursula Smith Dance
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult, Teacher Education
Dance
Cultural Connections
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The F.I.L.E.S. Arts Project (TFAP) Programs
The F.I.L.E.S. Arts Project (TFAP)
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult
Music, Dance, Arts History
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness
Business & Careers
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute: Lesson Plans for K-12 students
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness
English/Language Arts, Social Studies/History
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Exposure Community Development Corporation Non-Profit 501(c)3
Exposure Community Development Corporation
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adult
Music
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
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Virtual Vulcan Student Videos
Vulcan Park and Museum
K-5, 6-8
Visual Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections, Environmental Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Student Field Trips
Vulcan Park and Museum
K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Visual Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Teacher Professional Development
Vulcan Park and Museum
Teacher Education
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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YayMaker.com
Yaymaker.com
6-8, 9-12, University, Adult
Visual Arts
Cultural Connections
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Capoeira Angola
International Capoeira Angola Foundation - Birmingham Chapter
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult, Teacher Education
Music, Dance
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
Social Studies/History
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Ask the Zoo!
Birmingham Zoo
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult
Environmental Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
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Teaching & Directing Virtually
Red Mountain Theatre Company
Teacher Education
Music, Theater, Dance
English/Language Arts
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Page to Stage
Red Mountain Theatre Company
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Theater
Cultural Connections, Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts
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Introduction to Musical Theatre
Red Mountain Theatre Company
K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Music, Theater, Dance
Cultural Connections
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Private Music Lessons
Dawson Music Academy
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult
Music
Social Emotional Learning
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ArtPlay Lunch and Learns
ArtPlay
University, Adult
Cultural Connections
Social Studies/History
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ArtPlay Classes, Meet the Artist Series, Family Days, and Vocabby’s World
ArtPlay
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, Media Arts
Cultural Connections, Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts
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Arts Integration Professional Development
Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative
Teacher Education
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, Media Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Collaborating Schools Program
Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, Media Arts
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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City Center Art
Space One Eleven
K-5, 6-8
Visual Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
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Alabama Charcoal
Space One Eleven
9-12
Visual Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
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McWane on the Web–Digital Documentaries
McWane on the Web--Digital Documentaries
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adult, Teacher Education
Visual Arts, Media Arts
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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McWane on the Web–Live Stream Experiments
McWane Science Center
Pre-K, 9-12
Visual Arts, Theater
Cultural Connections, Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
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McWane on the Web–Digital Workshops
McWane Science Center
Pre-K, 9-12
Creative Writing
Cultural Connections, Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
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BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult, Teacher Education
Cultural Connections
English/Language Arts
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Virtual Conductor Masterclasses
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
K-5, 9-12, Teacher Education
Music
Cultural Connections
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Virtual Moundville Native American Festival
Moundville Archaeological Park
Pre-K, K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult, Teacher Education
Visual Arts, Dance, Arts History
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Statewide High School Juried Art Exhibit
Shelby County Arts Council
9-12
Visual Arts
Cultural Connections
Business & Careers
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Iron Pour Experience with Sloss Metal Arts
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult
Visual Arts
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Virtual One-on-One Sewing
Bib & Tucker Sew-Op
6-8, 9-12, University, Adult
Visual Arts
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning, Environmental Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Business & Careers
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QUARK
Bib & Tucker Sew-Op
K-5, 9-12, Teacher Education
Visual Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Social Emotional Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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David Hockney: Six Fairy Tales
Shelby County Arts Council
6-8, 9-12, University, Adult, Teacher Education
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections
English/Language Arts
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Birmingham Themed STEAM
Vulcan Park and Museum
K-5, 6-8
Visual Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Birmingham History at Home
Vulcan Park and Museum
K-5, 6-8
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Virtual Museum Tour Series
Vulcan Park and Museum
K-5, 6-8
Cultural Connections
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History
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Creature Copycat
Birmingham Zoo
Pre-K, K-5
Environmental Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
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It’s Alive!
Birmingham Zoo
Pre-K, K-5
Environmental Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
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Animals of Central and South America
Birmingham Zoo
6-8, 9-12
Cultural Connections, Diversity Awareness, Environmental Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Social Studies/History, World Languages
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Zoo Careers
Birmingham Zoo
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Adult
Environmental Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), Business & Careers
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Movement to Music
The Dance Foundation
Pre-K
Dance
Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
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Brain Body Balance: social-emotional learning through movement
The Dance Foundation
K-5
Dance
Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts
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Dancing With Words
The Dance Foundation
K-5
Dance
Social Emotional Learning
English/Language Arts
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Culture Bridge: eLearning Across Asia
Birmingham Museum of Art
K-5, 6-8, 9-12, University, Teacher Education
Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Arts History
Cultural Connections
English/Language Arts, Social Studies/History
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