Welcome to the Art in
Action newsletter. Connect with current happenings at Art in Action,
museum shows, local events, and fun activities for kids. Art in Action
enriches lives through art.
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October is Art and Humanities Month!
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 NAHM is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the positive impact the arts bring to our schools and communities. Join supporters and leaders across the nation in recognizing the importance of arts and culture in our daily lives.
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Clay Workshop is Filling Up Fast!
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 Art in Action provides clay training at its offices in Menlo Park, Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Hands-on training sessions instruct docents and teachers in various clay techniques. Learn how to teach clay lessons, clay techniques, glazing, firing and clay storage. All attendees will create the clay project they will be teaching. All K-8 clay projects will be covered. Seating is limited to 40 people each session.
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Kindergarten Library Art Shows
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 The first in a series of library art shows this year, kindergarten artwork is on display in ten local libraries from October 15 - November 12, 2008.
Stop by and enjoy art created by our young artists at the following libraries:
Foster City Library- Audubon, Brewer Island, Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
Half Moon Bay - La Honda, Kings Mountain
Hillsdale Library -Laurel
Menlo Park Library-Nativity
Millbrae Library-Spring Valley
Redwood City Library-Adelante, Henry Ford, Orion, Roy Cloud, Selby Lane,
Redwood Shores Library - Belmont Oaks, Nesbit
San Bruno Library- El Crystal, Allen
San Carlos Library-Brittan Acres, Heather, St. Charles, White Oaks
San Mateo Library- Fiesta Gardens, George Hall, Highlands, North Shoreview Montessori, Park, St. Matthew, St. Gregory, South Hillsborough, Sunnybrae
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| Art in Action Teams up with Libraries to Make Sudanese Masks
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 The 2008 selection for the One Book, One Community program is What is the What by Dave Eggers. This is a fictional story about Valentino Achak Deng, a young boy who is a refugee of the Sudanese civil war. Fleeing from his village in the mid-1980s, Deng becomes one of the so-called Lost Boys. What Is the What is the story of survival of the human spirit and through the events during the month our community will learn more about the Sudan crisis. Magical masks have captured the hearts of children everywhere. Join Art in Action in making a Sudanese-style mask during the month of October. For more information visit the PLS website
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| Welcome New Schools
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Art in Action welcomes new school All Souls Catholic Elementary School in South San Francisco thanks to 2nd grade teacher, Christina Ivancich. We also welcome our newest coast side school, Farallone View School in Montara, introduced by principal, Katie Werdel. Art in Action continues to grow in the Bay Area and beyond.
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| ART ADVOCACY
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 ARTSVOTE 2008
Americans for the Arts Action Fund launched its ArtsVote2008 initiative in May 2007 in order to educate presidential candidates on issues impacting the arts and arts education with the goal of securing-for the first time ever-formal position statements from the top candidates. Click to see the summary of the Arts Positions of the 2008 Presidential Candidates.
The California Arts Alliance for Education reports that $109.7 million has been allocated by the California legislature for arts education for the 2008-09 school year. The Arts and Music Block grant funds reflect the Governor's and legislature's continued commitment to and understanding of California's need for high quality schools, rich in arts learning that prepare all students for success. Recognize this commitment and help secure future funding by sending a thank you today.
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| How can YOU help us bring Art in Action to more children in the Bay Area?
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Many of our docents have said that they would be happy to mention Art in Action to their friends with children in other schools in the Bay Area. We are keen to help your friends get more information about our program for their school, and even arrange for a meeting with the school principal or PTA. Please contact Torben Gronning or call 650-566-8339 ext. 204 for details. Thank you! |
| Online Teacher Resources
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Art in Action is developing exciting new teacher resources for online training. We have been working for two years to create a series of Flash animated and video recorded modules to help teachers and docents prepare for lessons. We are looking for a few schools to guide us as we continue to develop this project. Volunteers are welcome to take part in this project. We are looking for Flash designers, recording artists, and evaluators. If you are interested, please contact Judy Sleeth.
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E-magination is a monthly art resource for parents and teachers using the Art in Action program. To suggest events, submit articles, ask questions or give feedback, contact us on-line or call 650.566.8339.
(C) 2008 Art in Action
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Stanford ER Run
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Join
Art in Action on Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 - for a fun filled,
family friendly day. Participate in the 5k Fun Run/Walk, visit the many
booths, or cheer on runners as they cross the finish line. Join the fun
in a safe and supervised kids' center with music, snacks, free gifts,
prize drawing, mini run, bounce houses, and art projects led by Art in
Action instructors. Bring your family & friends - and support the
cause!
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| Invitation to Submit Student Artwork |
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Art in Action invites all students at AiA schools to submit original art work to be considered for permanent display at the Stanford Hospital and Clinics' Pediatric Emergency Room.
Please contact Betsy
or Mara
for details.
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Thanks!
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Volunteer of the Month
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Kudos to Andrea Burfield, site coordinator at Sandpiper School in Redwood Shores, for guiding the architects of the new Redwood Shores Library to design a display area for Art in Action students to exhibit their artwork. This proves one person can make a difference in a child's life. Check out the fabulous display of kindergarten art in the children's reading area this month!
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Gallery Highlights
Cantor Arts Center
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"Richard Diebenkorn: Abstractions on Paper"
These works represent Diebenkorn's exploration of abstraction during the 1970s and 1980s. Several large gouaches on view, named for his studio in Santa Monica near Ocean Park Boulevard, are fully realized creations, not preparatory studies related to paintings.
Date: July 23 - Nov. 9, 2008
Location: Stanford University, 328 Lomita Dr. at Museum Way
Call: 650.723.4177
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| Flo Oy Wong Celebrates 70 with an Exhibit of her Work! |
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"Raising the Voices, Installations by Flo Oy Wong" is on display through Nov. 26 at the Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. For gallery information call
650.917.6800.
Flo Oy Wong, who is featured in the AiA 8th grade curriculum, was featured in the San Jose Mercury on October 10, 2008.
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Donate to Art in Action through Amazon.com
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Now you can donate to Art in Action through Amazon.com!
When you make your Amazon.com purchases through the Art in Action website a portion of the proceeds will go to support the Art in Action program. Your purchases help us bring art to more children. Thank you for your continued support. View the link located at the bottom of our homepage.
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Got Photos?
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| Art in Action accepts any and all kid's art photos. Email them to us at photos@artinaction.org. We might use them on our new website! |
Job Opportunities
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Volunteer Art TeachersArt in Action is seeking adult volunteers to teach Art in Action for 6th and 7th grade at St. Elizabeth Seton school in Palo Alto from October - April, 2x/month for 3 hours. This is a rewarding experience bringing art to children who would otherwise not receive an art program. Days and times are negotiable. Contact Betsy to learn more.
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