Vision and Mission
Our vision is to create a dynamic environment where museums provide authentic, meaningful and engaging experiences to immigrant communities and where learning, enjoyment and civic engagement support the development of the individual’s voice. Our mission is to serve as… Read More
In the News + Media
Break the Ice Media – Podcast – July 25th, 2018 https://breaktheicemedia.com/podcasts/patricia-lannes/ ______________________________________________________ BroadwayWorld.com – November 2nd, 2017 “VACNJ Visual Arts Center Expanding Services for English Language Learners” “Art has long been touted as a useful tool in developing… Read More
Contact Us
For more information, initial consultations and general inquiries, please reach out to CALTA21 and Patricia Lannes using the contact information below. Calls and emails are welcomed – we look forward to speaking with you! General Inquiries: calta21info@gmail.com Patricia… Read More
Resources
Free Museums
Do you know how many museums in New York City have free admission or pay what you wish rates? The New York City Department of Cultural affairs has a comprehensive list of museums with free admission and museums with… Read More
Image Collections
Curriculum Images The CALTA21 curriculum includes a pre-selected set of images and links to a carefully chosen set of artworks that we highly recommend using in the classroom. These images are available either as PowerPoint presentations for class discussions… Read More
History of CALTA21
CALTA21 was founded as an intervention model initiative to build professional capacity to empower adult immigrant English language learners (ELLs). The intent of this initiative, led by Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY),… Read More
About the CALTA21 Curriculum
To access the CALTA21 curriculum and its additional materials, email calta21info@gmail.com with your request. Please include your professional title and the name of the organization or institution with which you are affiliated. In response, you will receive login… Read More
Student-Led VTS Discussion from CALTA21 on Vimeo.
Student-Led VTS
During their first trip to the Katonah Museum of Art, students had the chance to take turns leading VTS discussions in front of the works of art. One of our students, Marco, selected this Kehinde Wiley portrait for… Read More
Appreciating Art in a New Way
After a trip to the Katonah Museum of Art, student Catherine Jones reflects on how visiting the museum with her classmates can be community building activity.