A newspaper clipping featuring a architectural review on the new Getty Center. The $1 billion creation was funded by a single private source and designed by one man in what has been called the architectural commission of the century. The construction took nearly fourteen years to complete.

A newspaper clipping from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, unveiling LA's new Getty Center. The $1 billion creation was funded by a single private source and designed by one man in what has been called the architectural commission of the century. The construction took nearly fourteen years to complete and houses the world's richest art museum.

Photocopy of a press information from the J. Paul Getty Trust, forwarded to Jack Davis and Bill McCarter, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, from Julie Abel. The press information is in regards to the Getty Art History Information Program, AHIP, announcing the formation of an international Imaging Initiative, developing the standards for scholars, teachers and students have public access to images of art and cultural objects over the internet.

Art education lesson plans analyzing architecture and design at the Bayless-Selby house.

A document by Oakhurst Elementary School about the realm of public art and its impactful role in educating and engaging communities, showcasing the influence of art in shaping collective knowledge and awareness.

A North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts newsletter for the Summer of 2001, Vol. 12 No. 2. The newsletter features an article, "Developing Art-Centered Units of Study." August 2001 marks the fifth and final year of Transforming Education through the Arts Challenge (TETAC) and subsequently North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts partnership with it. The newsletter offers abbreviated model of TETAC's guidelines for designing units of study based on works of art.

A letter from Bev Dana to R. William McCarter dated October 1, 1987, regarding the attached copy of "Learning to Look and Create (The SPECTRA Program): Basic Art - Grade Two."

A document about the innovative 1998 High School Curriculum Unit, "Transforming Education through the Arts Challenge," emphasizing Discipline-Based Art Education (DBAE) and its transformative impact on enhancing art education in high schools.

A handbook from the Forth Worth Independent School District 1997 Art Institute that includes practical guides, activities, studies, articles, and graphic visuals relating to discipline-based art education, art critical inquiry, art historical inquiry, and art curriculum development in K-12 grades.

A North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts newsletter for the Summer of 2000, Vol. 11 No. 2. The newsletter features an article "The Art of Ecology: Exploring the History, Philosophy, and Artwork of Friedensreich Hundertwasser." This issues of the NTIEVA newsletters focuses on an artists who has been described as "a self-appointed goodwill ambassador to the planet." The artist, Austrian Friedensreich Hundertwasser artwork brings public awareness of environmental problems and provides solutions through art.

A proposal titled "A Proposal for the Establishment of The North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts", which was submitted to The Getter Center for Education in the Arts, that introduced the idea of a region wide institute that addresses discipline-based art education programs for art educators.

A agenda for the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts Summer Institute held in Fort Worth. Attached documents include various materials relating to NTIEVA and art education.

A North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts newsletter for the Fall Semester, 1997, Vol. 8 No. 3. The newsletter features an article, "Learning Through Architecture," Why Teach Architecture? The newsletters states that students in the classroom are familiar with architecture even if they are not consciously aware of the structures. The newsletter provides suggested resources and the architecture of art museums to involve students into exploring architecture.

A handbook for the NTIEVA Summer Institute in 1992. It is divided into four sections corresponding to the four art disciplines discussed: Art Production, Art History, Art Criticism, and Aesthetics. Schedules, maps, diagrams, and more information on the program are included.

A North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts newsletter for the September 1991, Vol. 2 No. 3. The newsletter features an article, "Museum Educator Named To UNT Staff." North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts and the University of North Texas welcomes Nancy Berry, with a one-year appointment, who graduated with degrees in both art history and art education. Berry has a rich-background in museum education and will become an invaluable asset to the Art Department.

A handbook for the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts (NTIEVA) 1993 Summer Institute.

Photocopy of a letter from Nancy Reynolds, project coordinator of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Beverly Fletcher, Art Office of Fort Worth ISD. The letter is an enclosed summary of the evaluations from Fletcher's secondary institute. Reynolds writes that NTIEVA is excited about the positive results and are happy that they reflect the success of the Institute. Reynolds continues, wanting to let Fletcher know that the Ghost Ranch Spring Retreat idea has become reality, and that she'll send details in the upcoming newsletter. The retreat is for twenty adults for the nights of March 14 - 18 at Ghost Ranch Conference Center north of Aliquiu, New Mexico. Reynolds mentions that participants can go on to mini-seminars and excursions or just enjoy free time and relax. Attached to the letter is Fletcher's evaluation summary.

A document containing an overview of the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts' Curriculum, Instructional, and Resource Materials Committee and a report with 8 appendices. Table of contents appears on the third page.

A North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts newsletter for the Fall Semester, 1999, Vol. 10 No. 3. The newsletter features an article, "Interdisciplinary Connections: School-Community Collaborations." This issues of NTIEVA newsletter will look at three successful school-community collaborations in the North Texas area. The Selby House restoration is a collaboration between North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, the Elm Fork Education Center, and the College of Education at the University of North Texas. The second collaboration, the Oakhurst Elementary Japanese Garden project a partnership between Fort Worth ISD and Nagaoka, Japan. The third collaboration, the Amon Carter Museum - TETAC Schools Alliance is a program where museum educators are actively involved with public schools and teachers.

A detailed documentation of "Imagine the Possibilities," a collaborative work by Judy Pace and Howard Gardner.

A North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts newsletter for the Fall Semester, 1998, Vol. 9 No. 3. The newsletter features an article, "Integrating Art and Mathematics," stating that artists from different times and cultures have been fascinated by mathematical concepts and have used them to create artwork. This newsletter will explore the significant art and math activities for students to help them understand math in real-life situations.

A letter from Harriet Laney to Beverly Fletcher about updated cost for the Fort Worth Second Institute. Attached documents include a summer institute schedule and a Fort Worth Independent School District 1993 Art Education Institute participant handbook.

A report on The North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts for the Spring and Summer of 1992 by Brent Wilson and Melinda Mayer. The report is organized in two sections, the first dealing with the implementation visit to institute school districts and the second part deals with the summer institute program and the theoretical and practical issues.

An administrators handbook for the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts 1991 Summer Institute. Included in the handbook are activities focused on disciplined-based art education and implementation plans.