WISIT Summer Institute 2026: Full Schedule

WISIT Summer Institute 2026

August 3 to 7, 2026
Washington International School, Tregaron Campus

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10:45am EDT

Uncovering Hidden Stories in American Art

LIMITED

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT

National Gallery of Art - West Building

Limited Capacity seats available

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How can works of art bring American history to life? During three to four stops in the American art galleries, participants, particularly 6th–12th grade teachers, will engage in activities such as slow looking exercises, thinking routines, sketching, and creative writing that foster conversations about works of art. They will develop interpretations based on evidence in the works of art, make connections to American history, consider multiple perspectives, and discover hidden stories. Together we will reflect and debrief on how these artworks and approaches might be applied to classroom practice.

Participants will meet at the National Gallery of Art's West Building, Main Floor, Gallery 64.

Speakers

Elizabeth Diament

National Gallery of Art

Elizabeth Diament is a Senior Educator at the National Gallery of Art where she manages and designs tours for school and public groups, overseeing 130 docents who facilitate child-centered and visitor-centered, conversation-based tours and experiences. A Londoner still, Liz graduated... Read More →

Deirdre Palmer

National Gallery of Art

Deirdre Palmer joined the National Gallery of Art in 2006 as a museum educator with the Tours and Docent Programs. As part of a team of three, she helps train a corps of 160 docents in a range of strategies designed to engage students and the general public through interactive tours... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT
National Gallery of Art - West Building

Museum Course 1

2:15pm EDT

Dear America: An Interactive Museum Course

LIMITED

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT

National Gallery of Art - West Building

Limited Capacity seats available

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Ready to become a civic architect? This dynamic course invites you to step into the National Gallery of Art's groundbreaking "Dear America" exhibition and transform your understanding of American history through the powerful lens of justice-centered design thinking.

Participants will meet outside of the Dear America exhibition located by the 7th St ground floor entrance to the National Gallery of Art's West Building.

Speakers

Kerri Redding

Savoy Elementary School

Kerri Redding is a lifelong educator and digigriot fueled by curiosity and a love of humans. A founding member of DC-Project Zero (DC-PZ) and WISIT, she has served on the faculty of WISIT since its founding. Kerri currently serves as an elementary Library Media Specialist for DCPS... Read More →

Sheryl Anderson Petty

Anderson Petty Consultants LLC

Sher Anderson Petty is an innovative & reflective teacher-leader with 20+ years experience fostering the development & growth of learning communities, facilitating professional development, and writing curriculum. In K-12 education, she has crafted curriculum for and taught AP and... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
National Gallery of Art - West Building

Museum Course 2

WISIT Summer Institute 2026

From $500.00

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