The Carlos Museum continues its important work in introducing young students to experiential learning through the exploration of the art and cultures of the past. This fall students from Montclair and Cary Reynolds elementary and Sutton Middle School toured the ancient American collection, studied Inka textiles and made quipu’s, a unique record keeping devise developed by the Inka. One hundred Emory students studying Spanish, Latin American Studies, and linguistics stepped into the role of Museum tour guide and workshop assistant while mentoring the young students on their first trip to a university campus. This program continues a six-year collaboration with Emory’s Office of University and Community Partnerships in promoting engaged learning opportunities for Emory students while opening up the resources of the university to the surrounding communities.

The Carlos Museum was once again chosen by the Atlanta Public School System as a site for their Cultural Experiences Initiative in which all students have an opportunity to learn outside the classroom. Last year students visited Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs. This year 2,900 7th grade students will visit the ancient world at the Carlos Museum. For this participation the Museum was honored by the Atlanta City Council through a proclamation that reads in part, “whereas new generations of Atlantans are valuing the importance of arts and culture in creating and sustaining a vibrant and livable community through the arts; the Atlanta City Council on behalf of the citizens of Atlanta honor the Michael C. Carlos Museum for its service to our community as a valued participant in the 2009 Cultural Experience Project.”