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 children's lives through art.
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Art Contest for
Stanford ER Pediatric Unit
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 Stanford Hospital's Pediatric Emergency Unit wishes to display children's art for their young patients. Approximately 15 original artworks created by Art in Action students will be on display. We are pleased to invite all Art in Action students to submit original artwork to be considered.
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Second Grade Library Art Shows
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 In the third in a series of library art shows this year, second grade artwork is on display in ten local libraries from December 12, 2008 - January 12, 2009. 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 - Kings Mountain, Hatch
Hillsdale Library - Laurel
Menlo Park Library - Nativity
Millbrae Library - Spring Valley
Redwood City Library - Adelante, Clifford, Orion, Redeemer Lutheran, Roy Cloud, Selby Lane
Redwood Shores Library - Belmont Oaks, Nesbit, Sandpiper
San Bruno Library - Allen
San Carlos Library - Arundel, Brittan Acres, Central Elementary, Cipriani Heather, IHM, Notre Dame, St. Charles, White Oaks
San Mateo Library - College Park, Fiesta Gardens, George Hall, Highlands, North Shoreview Montessori, Park, St. Gregory, St. Matthew, South Hillsborough, Sunnybrae
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"Dear President Obama" Contest
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 Art in Action is proud to sponsor a new contest launched today on SecretBuilders.com, a fun, safe, learning-oriented virtual world for kids. The "Dear President Obama" contest asks children to share a thought with President-elect Obama. Kids send in a drawing, photo, or video with a short text message highlighting anything they wish to bring to the attention of the President-elect and the world. The winning entry wins $500 for the contestant and $500 for their school, AND will be published on President's Day 2009 on The Huffington Post news website.
Spread the word and let's make sure all Art in Action kids have their creative voices heard!
For contest details or email mona@secretbuilders.com
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| New Schools this Month!
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 Art in Action expands to Southern California! We welcome Bernardo Elementary School in the Escondido/San Diego area  thanks to the efforts of 2nd grade teacher, Lisa Jones.
Also near the coast but closer to home, El Granada Elementary in Half Moon Bay joins the growing community of Art in Action schools. |
| Holiday Art Tips from Betsy....
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Make your own holiday wrapping paper. Buy a large roll of white paper from Ikea. Cut off a piece big enough for wrapping what ever it is and let your children draw pictures, scribble color on, or write messages. Colored pens work best and won't rub off. Or, cut out colorful magazine pictures and glue them on with white craft glue, or make snowflakes out of silver or gold paper and glue them on. Stamp the paper with silver or gold ink or draw squiggles with a gold or silver paint pen for another variation. Tie up with colorful yarn instead of bows for a real home-made look!
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| ART ADVOCACY
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 The Importance of the Arts in a Troubled Economy
Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses the importance of rallying behind the arts in times of economic uncertainty. Americans for the Arts is working with several national partners, including the International City/County Management Association and the National Association for Business Economists, to further spread the message to governments and corporations that the arts are essential to the growth of cities and communities and are a powerful economic generator. To learn more
Opportunities to Build Creativity Elude Many Students
Many employers value workers with creative skills, yet
research suggests most high schools provide the problem-solving or
artistic endeavors believed to foster creativity only on an elective
basis. "The findings ... present an opportunity for school systems and
business leaders to further engage in a dialogue about how best to
foster creativity among students, not only to produce a competitive
workforce, but also to help all students succeed in life," said Paul
Houston, Director of the American Association of School Administrators. Read more
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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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23,000 Art in Action Students Need Your Help!
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Give a gift that grows with a child, enriching their education and providing tools for success in their world. Art is essential for all students in today's world. Art inspires creativity, develops critical thinking, fosters self-confidence, and promotes cultural awareness. The Art in Action program builds the life skills we need for the future. Help us ensure that every child is enriched by a quality art program in school. Support Art in Action for 2008-9!
Your gift will help open a child's life to art.
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Family Art Workshop
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January 19, 2009 Celebrate 3rd Annual Martin Luther King
Art Day
Back by popular demand! Celebrate Diversity! Share time with your child creating art projects inspired by art from around the world. Create Chilean rainsticks, paint Japanese carp streamers, weave African textiles, and more!
Register online: $5.00 per child.
Two sessions:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Thanks to The San Francisco Foundation
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Art in Action thanks The San Francisco Foundation for their recent grant of $10,000.
This grant will help us bring art to more students through our K-8 programs and teacher training in Bay Area schools in 2009. It is because of ongoing supporters like them, that we have been so successful in achieving our mission of bringing a quality visual art program to children in the Bay Area. We thank them for making a difference.
About The San Francisco Foundation
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Art in Action School Referral Program is Launched
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Area schools, and you can help us. Please tell your friends with
children in grades K-8 about Art in Action. We'll give your school a $50 credit against future Art in Action purchases, when your referral leads to a new school's sign-up for Art in Action. For more information or to download a sample letter. |
Gallery Highlights
San Jose Museum of Art
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Crocker Art Museum The Art of Warner Bros. CartoonsBugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and their comrades come together in a comprehensive overview of the legendary Hollywood animation studio and rambunctious birthplace of characters that have become part of American folklore. Acclaimed as America's finest, funniest and most inventive animated shorts, Warner Bros. animation stands among the most famous art ever produced in California. See 160 drawings, paintings, animation cels and related art objects used in the making of Warner's classic cartoons.
Date: Through January 18, 2009
Location:216 O Street, Sacramento
Call 916.808.7000
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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! |
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