A member of the Chamber's Non-Profit Task Force, JMoMA received funding for the project from the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation. After the successful completion of a pilot program at St. Clair Evans Academy, the museum has expanded the program to include four other elementary schools located in Jacksonville's urban areas. So far, the program has been introduced to West Riverside Elementary, North Shore and Fishweir Elementary. Sticky fingers and playing with bugs. Exploring themes found in nature.
Students then produce a creative narrative based on the insect of their choice.
In addition, they are introduced to a variety of printmaking techniques and produce relief prints based on their insect. The museum educators visit the same classroom for nine consecutive weeks. The two-hour visits allow them to make meaningful connections with students and teachers, and both are actively involved. Since participating in the program, student scores have dramatically increased. Information on the program is available by calling JMoMA's education department at 366-6911.