Friends of the Arts recognized that schools in this area found it difficult to travel to cultural centers for the arts. Our decision was to bring the Arts directly into the schools. Our mission today remains the same. Th is message and the program descriptions herein, includes what we feel to be one of our strongest seasons yet. We look forward to working with you in 2010 – 2011! The program, formerly named Art Encounters Education for Schools, started with just one school in 1973. Today our programs are off ered to more than 54 schools reaching over 8,500 students each year.
2010 – 2011 Arts Education Program Guide
Sponsored in part by grants from the NH State Council on the Arts and the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
2010 – 2011 School Programs At a Glance....
- Feb. 6th - 31st High School Juried Art Exhibit
- February and March
Fridays at the Drerup Art Gallery - Artist in Residency Programs.
— Eco Art Programs
— Arts Around the World.
Artist in Residency Programs
Eco-Art Programs
Friends of the Arts is offering in-school Artist in Residency programs throughout the year, including Eco-Artist Cynthia Robinson, who will be offering programs for grade K through 8, which include:
- Nature Shelters (for grades pre K-1)Creating spaces for animal and insect neighbors. This workshop is designed for an introduction to collaboration in art making. We begin with a storybook identifying many animal characters, and we discuss the kinds of homes local animals need. Proceeding outside, we then work in pairs or small groups to construct homes from natural materials.
- Art Trailworks! (for grades 2-8) Create a walk though Art Trail, with individual or group sculptures. Using an existing path (or an indoor space), this project engages students in the process of planning an experience of their landscape. Students will plan and build sculptures, made of local natural materials, which could include features for resident creatures.
Arts Around the World – Fine Art Activities from around the World…
The Friends of the Arts are pleased to announce our newest Artist in Residency program, ‘Arts Around the World’, focusing on the fine arts and exciting multicultural explorations. Offered as a ninety-minute program, and starting this fall, the Arts Around the World program highlights three distinct program areas or activities from around the globe…
- from Mexico…Huichol Yarn Painting
- from Australia…Aboriginal Skeleton Art
- from Asia…Mandala Making
The cost for this program is offered as either a half-day or full-day rate, with the half-day rate at $150 and the fullday rate at $285. We can accommodate groups of up to 25 students and can tailor our curriculum to meet your group or schools present needs. We have a wonderful team of educators, and can work directly with your staff to offer the best program we can provide.
31st Juried High School Art Exhibit
The Friends of the Arts and the PSU Art Department are pleased to announce the 31st Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit, being held in February 2010, with the Opening Reception occurring on February 6th, from 4pm to 6pm at the Silver Arts Center, on the PSU Campus.
Fridays at the Gallery, Paintings of the White Mountains
The PSU Art Education Program and PSU Art Department’s Karl Drerup Gallery invite you to our Spring Exhibition: ‘Paintings of the White Mountains’ for a morning or afternoon gallery tour and discussion, followed by studio activities with Art Education faculty and students.
When: Feb. 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18 & April 1.
Mornings: 10:00am to 11:30am.
Afternoons: 12:30pm to 2:00pm.
Where: Karl Drerup Art Gallery.
This opportunity is offered to grades K though 8, at a cost of $2.95 per student.
For further information or to register for any of our programs, please call (603) 536-1182, or email: friends@friends-of-the-arts.org.
And our annual events include:
- 27th Annual Fall Art Show
- 32st Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit
- 25th Annual Art Auction & Dinner
We hope to see you there!