Public Art
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 Art surrounds us; intentional and serendipitous art surprises us, sparks our imagination, and inspires our sense of beauty. Discover public art this summer-sculptures in parks and malls, murals on buildings and the buildings themselves. While art in museums is controlled by a quiet, clean, carefully installed interior, outdoor art is  dependent on our capacity to notice. Are we rushing to work, relaxing over lunch, alone or with friends?
What makes you stop and notice public art? Would Picasso's Head in Chicago inspire your curiosity? Does Oldenberg's  Bow and Arrow in San Francisco make you smile? Can Isamu Noguchi's Red Cube in New York City stimulate you to notice the stark surrounding architecture?
Collect some photos of outdoor art this summer, post your favorites on our Facebook page.
Judy Sleeth, Executive Director
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Don't Miss These Museum Shows
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 de Young Museum (SF) - Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso
The Rosenbach Museum & Library- (Philidelphia) Grace Notes: A Sendakian Rhapsody - This collection reflects the range of musical influences on Maurice Sendak's work.
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Why do teachers like Art in Action?
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"Art in Action not only provides an exposure to the arts, it helps students develop self-esteem, is an outlet for creative expression and increases parent participation within the school. Our students are fortunate to have this program." 3rd grade teacher Like Art in Action on Facebook
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Summer Art Shows
|  The annual Summer Art Shows in local libraries highlight the outstanding creativity of Art in Action students. The artists and their proud families enjoyed the receptions celebrating their achievements. Library Schedule |
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Friends of Art in Action Tours
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The Steins Collect Matisse, Picasso, and the Parisian Avant-Garde at SFMOMA
Private Tour, Friday, August 26, 2011
See masterpieces collected by the Stein family, including Matisse's Blue Nude and Picasso's famous portrait of Gertrude Stein. Register
See Picasso at thede Young Museum, SF Private Tour, Sunday, October 2, 2011
View Demoiselles d'Avignon, Portrait of Dora Maar, Head of a Bull and other masterpieces by Picasso. Discover the stories and secrets of Pablo Picasso. Register
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Welcome New Schools
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St. Stephen School, San Francisco, joins the growing number of Catholic Schools that value quality art education for their students. 43 new schools will enrich their students' lives, thanks to the Art in Action Scholarship Program supported by Hot Topic Foundation and SanDisk Community Sharing.
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Thank You School Coordinators
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We salute School Coordinators who are graduating from Art in Action leadership at their schools. Their dedication and hard work has built outstanding programs, confident docents, excited teachers, and creative students! Colleen Sullivan-Highlands; Kelly Bravo-Brittan Acres; Gail deBellis-Hawes; Cindy Balestin-St. Timothy; Christina Ivancich-All Souls; Nadja Greinke and Wylie Kaplan-Heather; Sarah Murphy-South School; Lori Givans-Laurel School; Mary Ferris and Celia Walker-Henry Ford; Teffaney Ebert-Kings Mountain; Julie DiMaio-Spring Valley; Victoria Gatzke-Lafayette. Thank you for enriching so many lives! Betsy Halaby, Program Director
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The Art Scholarship Program
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The Art in Action Visual Arts Scholarship Program is open to elementary schools in the U.S. that are not already using the Art in Action program. Apply Now!
DEADLINE September 12,2011
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For Teachers and Parents
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Contests for Students:
Art Made Easy has a monthly art contest for kids. It's free to enter; your child's work will be displayed online!
Deadline June 30, 2011.
Look and Learn Art UK, has a monthly children's art competition.
Resource Area for Teachers:
RAFT offers a two day institute with four components including perspective drawing and color theory. Create fabulous projects and ideas for your students. July 13-14th. San Jose, CA.
National Gallery of Art Classroom provides online art resources for teachers from the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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| Be An Art Advocate | |
Let's Stop Congress from Terminating Arts Education programs - Did you know that Congress is trying to cut the only dedicated federal source of support for arts education programs in the country? Last month, a piece of federal legislation (HR 1891) was introduced for the purpose of terminating federal education programs, including Arts Education. Learn more
No Child's Imagination Left Behind - What is learned by participating in creative, physical and intellectual activities is lasting and profound. And conversely, what is learned through canned curriculum and endless testing is fleeting and superficial.
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E-magination is a monthly art resource for teachers and parents to connect with current happenings at Art in Action, museum shows, events, and teacher resources. Art in Action advocates for all children to have access to a quality art education.
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Did You Know?
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Pablo Picasso
· spoke his first word, pencil.
· exhibited, at age 13, in the back of an umbrella store.
· was accused of stealing the most famous painting in the world, Mona Lisa, in 1911.
· sculpted Head of a Bull from an old bicycle.
· originated a style called "Cubism" with George Braque. · changed the way we see faces.
· turned the art world upsidedown.
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 Art in Action subsidizes half the cost of the program in most schools. Help provide quality arts education for more kids.
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Parent Docents
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Parent docents who help teach the Art in Action Program share their stories.
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Picasso-Inspired Sculptures
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Kids will love making animals with clay and found objects. Follow these easy steps!
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| Book of the Month | 
Oooh! Picasso
by Mil Niepold &
Jeanyves Verdu
This book is a great introduction to Picasso's found art sculptures, showing one detail at a time.
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Fall Training
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