Travel Through Time with GRACE Art in the Schools This school year, GRACE Art, a PTA-sponsored art enrichment program at Lake Anne Elementary, will explore the history and impact of art in ancient and contemporary cultures with the children. We will begin with an exploration of Women Artists, and from there, travel to the world of naturalist Andy Goldsworthy. We will explore the sculpting world of Auguste Rodin, and then study the amazing work of Fernando Botero. Then we will examine the concept of Public Art and the many different forms of Public art and artists. We will travel back to the time of Michelangelo and pause to admire the beauty and intricacies of his art. We will wrap the year up by learning about Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin and then finishing with Mark Rothko. There will be much to learn and enjoy each month through art concepts and featured artists.

Unlocking Creativity with Hands-on, In-class Projects Each month, parent volunteers for each classroom spend an hour to hour and a half delivering a short presentation and leading the class in a hands-on art project. Projects are age-appropriate and are designed to help bring the lessons to life with suggestions from GRACE and the help of our school's art teachers. Each portfolio has also been made into a power point presentation to make the presentation even easier. Children will be introduced to various media and challenged to develop art skills along the way. Most importantly, the program hopes to unlock their creativity and instill a desire to learn more about the world around them through art. Making Connections with Science, Math and Social Studies Art is intertwined with many disciplines. As we present each GRACE Art lesson, we connect the artists' work to the unfolding history of their times. We explore how certain works of art reveal mathematical thought. We discuss how science plays a part in the subject and medium artists choose. In cooperation with teachers, we synchronize the presentations with current lessons in the curriculum to enhance what the children are learning whenever possible. The goal is learning - not just in art - but across the broad spectrum of subjects.

Join the GRACE Art Team at Lake Anne Elementary

Why join the GRACE Art Team?

It's a fun way to get involved with your child's class and the children love GRACE Art.

What do I do?

You present an artist or art theme using information and posters provided by GRACE followed by a related art project.

How much time does it take?

Time commitment: 2-4 hours per month

Training session - 1 hour per month

Presentation - 1-2 hours per month

Portfolios are available to present from October to May, but you don't have to commit every month.

Not comfortable giving the presentation? Work as a team with another parent volunteer and be an assistant?- a second pair of hands is always helpful.

But I don't know much about art or the specific artists.

No art experience is necessary; training is provided each month. We provide art posters, background information, project suggestions, and art materials.

JOIN US!!

Be a part of this year's fun-filled art journey through the various styles and techniques of multiple countries and cultures through the centuries.

No art experience is necessary!

To sign up, or for more information, contact:

Maureen Barrett : maureenhbarrett@yahoo.com
Kae Bieber : Tinkkbell7@netscape.net

Schedule and Handouts:

2011-2012

October	Women Artists womenartists.ppt Women Artists presentation outline.doc
November	Goldsworthy Andy Goldsworthy.ppt Andy Goldsworthy Outline.doc
December	Rodin Rodin_Outline.doc Auguste Rodin.ppt
January	Botero Fernando Botero.ppt Fernando Botero Outline.doc
February	Public Art Public_art_outline.doc Public Art.ppt
March	Michelangelo
Aoril	Gauguin
May	Rothko

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