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| Letter from the Executive Director
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Art Transforms Schools Art in the hallways is a sure sign that your school is special. It gives evidence of engaged students in an exciting learning environment. Art celebrates both the students' creative talents and the school's stimulating environment. Visit the annual art show at an Art in Action school and you will see a vibrant art community where parents have transformed a room into a museum of self-portraits, collage figures, abstract paintings, and clay sculptures. Learning through art transforms the way children think. They observe more closely, imagine other possibilities, and recognize divergent solutions. The Art in Action Program inspires all learning styles. Lessons develop creativity, problem solving skills, and critical thinking skills essential for success in the classroom and the workplace. As art transforms your school, notice how adults and children discover new possibilities and begin to think in new ways.
Judy Sleeth
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New: Art in Action@home
| Art in Action is now also available for students educated at home. The homeschool curriculum initially consists of six different online program modules, each containing 12 lessons. The curriculum is entirely online and is limited to single family use in the home. Learn more
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Teacher of the Month
| Jennifer Nelson, art teacher at Village Elementary in Coronado CA, is transforming her school through Art in Action. With a grant from the Coronado Schools Foundation, Jennifer began teaching first and third graders in January. By March, hallways were filled with artwork, including a ten foot Pollock mural. Parents were so impressed by their child's knowledge of art history and their growth in art skills that by April, the PATT (parent/teacher group) was eager to bring Art in Action to the entire school. Jennifer keeps busy teaching Art in Action EVERY DAY!
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Welcome New Schools
| Lack of funding for arts education did not deter our two newest schools from bringing Art in Action to their students. Thanks to funds from a SMART grant through the Redwood City Education Foundation and the passion of teacher Susan Stanchfield, Kindergarten students at Fair Oaks Elementary School are learning about art around the world. FIRST 5 LA and California State Preschool Program (CSPP) funds will allow young students at El Rancho Unified in Pico Rivera, CA. to engage in Art in Action this fall.
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Art Makes Science Come Alive
| The lesson on Johannes Vermeer (Program
Level 3) is a perfect way to introduce color study. Learn how color
is affected by light while mastering the art of mixing tints
and shades of a hue with tempera paint. Check out the 100 websites to help you integrate art into your core curriculum.
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Art Advocacy - Creative Ways to Fund the Arts
| The Arts: Alive and Well in Petaluma, CA Art and music programs are extremely important in providing a well-rounded education to students. Yet in times such as these, when schools are forced to make deep cuts just to preserve the basics, it's usually the art and music programs that are the first to go. Yet that's not necessarily the case in Petaluma, where several schools have developed innovative methods to continue providing art and music instruction. Continue
Arts Group Protects Escondido School Programs - Escondido community leaders are launching an arts education advocacy group today to protect school arts programs from budget cuts. The Escondido Alliance for Arts Education will consist of parents, teachers, business leaders, arts organizations and elected officials. Continue
| The Arts Flourish in Salinas High Schools - We applaud Superintendent Jim Earheart's decision to fund arts and music programs at Salinas Union High School, and acknowledge the vital support provided by the Salinas Union High School District Foundation." Learn 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, email us or call 650.566.8339. Copyright 2010 Art in Action
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Summer Art Show 2010
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| Visit the annual Summer Library Art Shows from June 5- July 31
to see outstanding artwork from Art in Action schools. Join us for a
reception celebrating student art work at your local library.
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Student Artists
|  6th Grade student from Southwestern Christian School in Chula Vista, CA. Artwork inspired by Picasso.
 3rd Grade student from Bernardo School in Escondido, CA. Artwork inspired by Miro.
 3rd Grade student from Easterbrook Discovery School in San Jose, CA. Artwork inspired by Braque.
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Art Contest
| The San Mateo County Office of Education and The Friends of Filoli invite San Mateo County K-12 students to exhibit their
drawings and paintings based on the theme: AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
This contest offers unique possibilities for expressing the meaning of the beauty of America. Entries might be inspired by Art in Action lessons including landscapes, still lifes and portraits. Please submit artwork to Dick Sperisen, San
Mateo County Office of Education, 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City,
CA DEADLINE: May 3 - 7, 2010 Call Marilyn at 802-5338 for more information.
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Spring Art Shows
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| | Excitement is growing as Art in Action
schools celebrate student artists at their Spring
Art Shows. Students are proud to
show off their masterpieces, parents are excited to applaud their
child's accomplishments, and teachers and principals appreciate the
support and dedication from a vibrant arts community. Look for your school's Art Show date |
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| We are looking for a sales representative to help bring the Art in Action program to more schools. See more details
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| Book of the Month | 
Emily's Art by Peter Catalanotto Catalanotto subtly conveys the value of creating art for art's sake in
this tender picture book about a first grade art contest. To read more |
Gallery Highlights Oakland Museum of California
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| The newly transformed Oakland Museum of California opens with 31 hours of continuous, round-the-clock free programs and events. The festivities open with a Native American Ohlone blessing, a marching
band, Project Bandaloop performing an aerial dance, and
more. May 1 - 2, 2010 Oakland Museum of California
Call 510.238.2200
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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 website! |
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