I used MTM in Arkansas about 12 years ago, so I was quite familiar with the program when I needed art curriculum again. The packaging, directions, and techniques of the master artists made implementation straightforward. The Jacob Lawrence materials were especially meaningful because they reinforced the idea that an urban student can be a person of color and an artist. When budgetary cuts impact art curriculum, this is an affordable response that gives students opportunity to replicate outstanding art.
Baseline Educational Services
Oak Park, Michigan
At a Glance
Baseline Human Educational Services serves approximately 450 students across 5 schools. The organization needed an art curriculum that provided students with art history knowledge and hands-on programming. They required something affordable that could be implemented effectively despite typical budget constraints facing educational services organizations serving urban communities.
Key Metrics
Implemented successfully across five schools.
5
Schools in District
450
Students Enrolled in District
Before Meet the Masters
Baseline had no formal approach to art education before implementing MTM. Budget cuts consistently impact arts programming, making it difficult to provide students with quality art instruction.
The organization needed an affordable curriculum that included both art history and hands-on creation opportunities.
They wanted packaging and directions that made implementation easy, plus engaging content that would resonate specifically with their urban student population.
What They Received
Meet the Masters provided Baseline with complete packaging, clear directions, and curriculum focused on master artists’ techniques. The program included materials that allowed students to study artists like Jacob Lawrence, whose work specifically resonated with their urban student population. The student art gallery showcased beautiful replications that demonstrated what students could achieve with proper instruction and quality materials, despite budget constraints.
Benefits of Meet the Masters
Increased Student Engagement in Art
Students discovered new talents and interests through hands-on art programming. The curriculum provided something many students lacked: exposure to art history combined with actual creation opportunities using techniques from recognized master artists.
Culturally Relevant Role Models
Jacob Lawrence materials particularly resonated with students. The curriculum reinforced that urban students and people of color can be artists, providing representation that many students had never encountered in their previous educational experiences.
Beautiful Student Replications
The student art gallery showcased impressive work that surprised educators and families. Students’ replications demonstrated genuine artistic skill and understanding of master techniques, proving that quality art education produces quality results regardless of budget constraints.
Would They Recommend Meet the Masters?
“Yes. Budgetary cuts always impact art curriculum, so this is an affordable art response that provides descriptions of masters’ techniques and offers opportunity for students to replicate outstanding art. The packaging and directions make it easy to implement, and the engaging curriculum resonates with our students.”
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Sue McNair
Sales Manager, Schools & Districts
sue@meetthemasters.com
949-215-1064