The Birmingham Zoo and the Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative along with numerous participating arts, cultural and science organizations has launched Prism, an online directory of resources to help students of all ages experience arts, culture and science safely.
Published: November 20, 2020
Prism is a searchable directory of socially-distanced resources that help stimulate curiosity and creativity at home and at school. These high-quality lessons, activities, and tools are developed by local arts, cultural and science organizations to increase access to the benefits of STEAM education in Greater Birmingham. Resources are designed for all ages including Pre-K, K-12, and adult learners, and include virtual performances, after-school classes, virtual field trips, lessons for teachers, and programs for schools. Topics include music, theater, dance, creative writing, visual art, social and emotional learning, history, environmental literacy, and more. Many resources build curiosity and creativity while supporting academic learning like reading and math.
“As informal education institutions, we have been forced to think in new ways in order to reach the community,” says Roger Torbert, Vice President of Education at the Birmingham Zoo. “Prism is a one-stop-shop for families and educators alike—giving them direct access to resources from over 20 institutions throughout the region.”
“Access to the abundant arts and cultural resources are essential for the well-being of our community especially now,” says Deanna Sirkot, the Executive Director of the Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative. “We are thrilled to provide a place for students, teachers, and parents to connect with arts and cultural resources in our community”.
Prism is developed and hosted by the Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative. Participating organizations currently include the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham Children’s Theatre, The Dance Foundation, Vulcan Park and Museum, Shelby County Arts Council, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Moundville Archeological Park, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, International Capoeira Angola Foundation – Birmingham Chapter, The F.I.L.E.S. Arts Project (TFAP), Exposure Community Development Corporation, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, McWane Science Center, Space One Eleven, Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative, ArtPlay, Dawson Music Academy, Red Mountain Theatre Company and Ursula Smith Dance.
Explore the directory today at birminghamartsed.org/prism