About the store
Hi! I’m Brittany, a designer and museum educator who has spent years helping students, families, and teachers connect with art in meaningful, joyful ways. Museum Cat grew out of my experiences traveling through Italy, where I kept spotting cats wandering through ancient museums and castles, living freely among centuries of art and history. I loved the idea that curiosity can roam just as freely.
With a background in editorial/graphic design, art education, and writing, I’ve led gallery lessons, created teacher resources, and developed workshops that help young learners make sense of big ideas. I started Museum Cat to bring that same imaginative, approachable learning to classrooms everywhere, making art history accessible, diverse, and fun for kids.
Through digital lessons, activity sheets, and creative resources, Museum Cat helps students explore artists, cultures, and stories from around the world… all with a sense of play and wonder.
Shop Museum Cat totes, mugs, and more at https://www.museumcat.com/shop.
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Black Art History Bundle | Henry Ossawa Tanner
Bring art history to life with this ready-to-use Henry Ossawa Tanner art history lesson!Step into the studio of Henry Ossawa Tanner with this beautifully designed, kid-friendly Google Slides lesson! Perfect for curious learners, this slideshow introduces students to the life, legacy, and artwork of Henry Ossawa Tanner, one of America’s most important painters. Created with teachers in mind, this bundle includes a student activity, and a teacher guide with thoughtful discussion prompts, and copy
3rd - 8th
Art History, Black History, Visual Arts
Edmonia Lewis Art History Lesson | Black Art History | Google Slides
Bring art history to life with this ready-to-use Edmonia Lewis art history lesson!Step into the artistic work of Edmonia Lewis with this beautifully designed Google Slides lesson! Perfect for curious learners, this slideshow introduces students to the life, legacy, and artwork of Edmonia Lewis, one of America’s most important Neoclassical sculptors. Created with art analysis in mind, this lesson is an exercise in interpretation. Ideally for older students, grades 5 and up, this lesson includes
5th - 12th
African History, Art History, Black History
Elements of Art Classroom Poster
This poster brings a playful, Museum Cat energy to any wall. Bold blocks of blue frame illustrated cats and simple definitions of the elements of art (color, line, shape, space, texture, form, value) making the piece lively, educational, and charming. Hang it in a studio, classroom, or cozy nook to spark curiosity and invite a smile. Dimensions: 11x17
PreK - 12th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Henry Ossawa Tanner Art History Lesson | Black Art History | Google Slides
Bring art history to life with this ready-to-use Henry Ossawa Tanner art history lesson!Step into the studio of Henry Ossawa Tanner with this beautifully designed, kid-friendly Google Slides lesson! Perfect for curious learners, this slideshow introduces students to the life, legacy, and artwork of Henry Ossawa Tanner, one of America’s most important painters. Created with teachers in mind, this lesson includes kid-friendly explanations, thoughtful discussion prompts, and copyright-safe artwor
3rd - 8th
Art History, Black History, Speaking & Listening
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
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Also included in: Black Art History Bundle | Henry Ossawa Tanner
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Video Lesson - Edmonia Lewis and The Death of Cleopatra | Art History
This 15-minute video lesson explores the Neoclassical work of Black and Native American artist Edmonia Lewis. Lesson synopsis: Edmonia Lewis uses African symbolism and iconography to redefine Black cultural identity in America. When creating art concerned with the subject of cultural identity, American artists can either heal or enshrine the scars of the country’s sordid and complex past. Edmonia Lewis’ 'The Death of Cleopatra' does both by recognizing the pain while infusing it with hope. This
5th - 12th
African History, Art History, Black History
Teacher Guide | Black Art History | Henry Ossawa Tanner
This two-page teacher guide is a ready-to-use companion resource for lessons on Henry Ossawa Tanner, one of the most important American artists of the late 19th century. Designed to support classroom discussion and visual analysis, this guide provides clear background information and thoughtful prompts to help students engage meaningfully with Tanner’s work. Don't forget to grab the Henry Ossawa Tanner Google Slides lessons from this shop for your class! The guide focuses on two of Tanner’s mos
3rd - 8th
Art History, Black History
Also included in: Black Art History Bundle | Henry Ossawa Tanner
Artist Biography Student Activity | Henry Ossawa Tanner | Black Art History
This fill-in-the-blank worksheet helps students learn key facts about Henry Ossawa Tanner, one of the most important American artists of the late 19th century. Students review a brief artist biography and complete missing information to reinforce understanding of Tanner’s life, artwork, and historical significance. This activity is ideal for independent work, early finishers, or review and works well alongside lessons on The Banjo Lesson and The Thankful Poor. Check out the accompanying Tea
3rd - 8th
Art History, Black History
Also included in: Black Art History Bundle | Henry Ossawa Tanner
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Hi! I’m Brittany, a designer and museum educator who has spent years helping students, families, and teachers connect with art in meaningful, joyful ways. Museum Cat grew out of my experiences traveling through Italy, where I kept spotting cats wandering through ancient museums and castles, living freely among centuries of art and history. I loved the idea that curiosity can roam just as freely.
With a background in editorial/graphic design, art education, and writing, I’ve led gallery lessons, created teacher resources, and developed workshops that help young learners make sense of big ideas. I started Museum Cat to bring that same imaginative, approachable learning to classrooms everywhere, making art history accessible, diverse, and fun for kids.
Through digital lessons, activity sheets, and creative resources, Museum Cat helps students explore artists, cultures, and stories from around the world… all with a sense of play and wonder.
Shop Museum Cat totes, mugs, and more at https://www.museumcat.com/shop.
My own education history
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Arts from Old Dominion University, with a minor in Anthropology. Later, I received a professional certification in Graphic Design from Southern Methodist University’s Continuing and Professional Education program. I now hold a Master of Arts degree in Modern and Contemporary Art History, Theory, and Criticism from Azusa Pacific University.
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