Patterns of Meaning connects history, art, and industry to spark curiosity in K-12 students and the communities around them. With your support, we can bring our curriculum and exhibitions directly into classrooms, museums, and public spaces across the country.

Honoring the Past to Inspire the Future

Through the Patterns Initiative: K-12 Introduction to Industry Through Art , Patterns of Meaning connects history, art, and industry to spark curiosity in K-12 students and the communities around them. With your support, we can bring our curriculum and exhibitions directly into classrooms, museums, and public spaces across the country.

Contact us here to learn more about how you can bring Patterns of Meaning to your community or classroom.

Ways You Can Help

  • Fund Classroom Programs & Field Trips

    Give students immersive, hands-on learning experiences linking creativity and industry through the Patterns Initiative: K-12 Introduction to Industry Through Art.

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  • Underwrite Traveling Exhibits

    Bring the story of America’s industrial ingenuity to new audiences - underwrite exhibits carried to communities beyond our current reach

    Sponsor an Exhibit 

  • Open Doors Through Your Connections

    Be a connector. Introduce us to trusted institutions and organizations in your region to host exhibits and programs

    Make an Introduction 
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Who We've Partnered With

Patterns of Meaning is partnering with schools, exhibition venues, and organizations across the country to bring history, art, and industry to life. Each collaboration demonstrates the power of creative learning to connect communities and inspire the next generation.

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