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    Fifth grade students at Diamond Path elementary school in Apple Valley, Minnesota acted as docents to guide fellow students and parents through an on-site exhibition of 20 art objects from the Asmat collection at the University of St. Thomas' American Museum of Asmat Art. The objects were divided into four categories allowing students to become experts in different aspects of Asmat culture. Both students and parents enjoyed learning about the Asmat people through interacting with authentic artifacts, in what was a unique experience that had not been done before at other schools the participating parent had experience with. This successful partnership has paved the way for future collaborations between schools and the museum.

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    Fifth grade students at Diamond Path elementary school in Apple Valley, Minnesota acted as docents to guide fellow students and parents through an on-site exhibition of 20 art objects from the Asmat collection at the University of St. Thomas' American Museum of Asmat Art. The objects were divided into four categories allowing students to become experts in different aspects of Asmat culture. Both students and parents enjoyed learning about the Asmat people through interacting with authentic artifacts, in what was a unique experience that had not been done before at other schools the participating parent had experience with. This successful partnership has paved the way for future collaborations between schools and the museum.

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    Fifth grade students at Diamond Path elementary school in Apple Valley, Minnesota acted as docents to guide fellow students and parents through an on-site exhibition of 20 art objects from the Asmat collection at the University of St. Thomas' American Museum of Asmat Art. The objects were divided into four categories allowing students to become experts in different aspects of Asmat culture. Both students and parents enjoyed learning about the Asmat people through interacting with authentic artifacts, in what was a unique experience that had not been done before at other schools the participating parent had experience with. This successful partnership has paved the way for future collaborations between schools and the museum.

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    Fifth grade students at Diamond Path elementary school in Apple Valley, Minnesota acted as docents to guide fellow students and parents through an on-site exhibition of 20 art objects from the Asmat collection at the University of St. Thomas' American Museum of Asmat Art. The objects were divided into four categories allowing students to become experts in different aspects of Asmat culture. Both students and parents enjoyed learning about the Asmat people through interacting with authentic artifacts, in what was a unique experience that had not been done before at other schools the participating parent had experience with. This successful partnership has paved the way for future collaborations between schools and the museum.

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    Utilizing art pieces from the University of St. Thomass Asmat collection, fifth grade docents guided fellow students and parents on a journey to Papua Indonesia. Twenty objects from the American Museum of Asmat Art (AMAA) at the University of St. Thomas became an onsite exhibition at Diamond Path elementary school in Apple Valley in January 2013. The objects were divided into four categories, allowing students to become experts on Asmat Ancestors, Daily Living, Adornments and Tools & Weapons. According to Art Teacher Anne Landreman, "Having the art of the Asmat was a delightful experience for everyone at Diamond Path. It is important to be able to view the authentic artifacts of a culture to enhance the appreciation and depth of the learning experience in art." The children also enjoyed a visit to the AMAA where they learned about life as a museum professional. The training was conducted by museum staff and art history graduate students from the University of St. Thomas. Being a docent was a unique experience for most students. It taught me many things, like how to talk in front of people, memorizing lines and how to share ideas with my partner. It has also taught me about an amazing culture and its people, said fifth grader Emma N. Parents also enjoyed the program, with one parent writing, I think this was an incredibly unique learning opportunity for the students, particularly in that it allowed for quite a number of students to participate in the docent portion of the program. Ive experience with schools systems in MN, NY, PA, TN, TX, NE, GA and done many field trips where the students travel to museums. This is first time Ive ever seen an exhibit brought into the school and I thought it provided for quite a different experience on many levels. This successful partnership between the AMAA and a public elementary school has paved the way for future endeavors. The elementary exhibition has been constructed and stored so it is ready for another school to easily replicate and share this valuable experience.

    Written by art history graduate student Wendy DePaolis

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