Art is the Footprint of Mankind
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 We comprehend distant peoples through their art. A current show of Balinese art in San Francisco features stick puppets, and as a child I played with just such an exotic figure given to me by a traveling auntie. The flowing costume and leaning posture danced at my touch, and my fascination with this puppet inspired my curiosity about the people of Bali.
When children learn how to look at art, their eyes and minds are opened to a lifetime of curiosity. Years later I saw a lively Balinese puppet show with music and dancing, and I recognized stories I had discovered through my toy. Art entertains, preserves culture, and educates. Art embodies our thinking, and we appreciate the ideas of others through their art.
Post a picture of your favorite artwork from other cultures on our Facebook page.
Judy Sleeth, Executive Director
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Color Wheel Rock
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Color Wheel Rock
Emily Little, Art in Action alumna, created this video using Flash animation for the online lessons focusing on color. Music by Greg Percy.
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Advocate For Art
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 The Creativity Crisis - Recent research shows that American creativity is declining. What went wrong and how we can fix it.
Creativity Needs to be Nurtured - Has modern society extinguished the creative spark among our youth? Experts say creativity is innate, so it can't really be lost.
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Top 10 Reasons to Do Art in Action
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#10. Teachers love you
#9. Your child is proud of you
#8. Your child feels she's/he's cooler
#7. Your child's classmates respect you
#6. Your child's classmates' parents appreciate you
#5. Your friends think you are brave
#4. You get used to kids staring at you
#3. You actually learn something cool
#2. You finally get Jackson Pollock
The #1 reason you should do Art in Action -
Kids make fabulous art! (without messing up their homes)
Thanks to Cerese Hsu, Audubon School, Foster City, CA - The number one reason is based on the book Olivia, which ties in with the first grade lesson on Jackson Pollock.
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Must See Museum Shows - Asian Art
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 Asian Art Museum of San Francisco - Bali: Art, Ritual Performance
Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) - The Goddess of Music and Good Fortune
Seattle Asian Art Museum - Modern Elegance: The Art of Meiji Japan
Denver Art Museum, Asian Art Department - Everyday Traditions Gallery, objects from South and Southeast Asia
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| Why Do Children Like Art in Action? | |
 "I like the way the parents teach us about art. I especially like it when they tell the history about the painting, painter, or both. The cool thing is that I learn a little history and a lot of art."
"My favorite project was Picasso and all the shapes. When you arrange the figures in your own way, it gives you a special feeling that is very strong. I think it is cool for people to have different opinions and ideas."
See what other children say
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Friends of Art in Action Tours
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The Steins Collect - Matisse, Picasso, and the Parisian Avant-Garde, SFMOMA
Private Tour, Friday, August 26, 2011. See
masterpieces collected by the Stein family, including Picasso's famous portrait of Gertrude Stein. Register
Picasso at the de Young Museum, SF
Private Tour, Sunday, October 2, 2011. Discover the stories and secrets of Pablo Picasso. Register
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Welcome New Schools
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This summer we have welcomed more than 65 schools in 15 states to the Art in Action community, including: Our Lady of Angels in Burlingame, CA; Redwood Shores Elementary in Redwood Shores, CA; Yuma Lutheran in Yuma, AZ; NFL-YET Espiritu School in Phoenix, AZ; P.S. 262 in Brooklyn, NY; 1st United Methodist in Kissimmee, FL.
See the complete list
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For Teachers and Parents
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Contests for Students:
Fine Arts Camp Contest celebrates Colorform's 60th anniversary. Winners will receive a trip to art camps, as well as Coloforms prizes and potential for a $500 bond. Deadline: 9/15/11.
The 17th Annual Cray-pas Wonderful, Color World Contest is underway. Students, teachers and schools win great prizes.
Deadline 12/9/11.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has a call-for-entries in the "Decide to Drive" poster design contest. The contest is free, and open to children in grades 5-8. Deadline 11/15/11.
Resource Area for Teachers:
National Arts in Education Week: Bay Area Events - A special day of events on Wednesday, September 14, for arts educators, teachers and parents.
Asia Society Kids will enhance any lesson on Asian art. The wonderful and comprehensive site includes stories, games, art, languages, and exploration of many Asian cultures.
How to Teach Culture and Cultural Diversity to Young Children
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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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All Children Need an Art Education
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Join the celebration of the arts in your school or community.
National Education Assoc.
Arts Education Partnership
California State PTA
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Did You Know
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Art from other cultures
· tells the legends and myths of other cultures.
· shows us how to be tolerant, empathic, and compassionate to people from other cultures.
· lets us to experience other ways of life.
· consists of music, dance, folk art, live performances, and storytelling.
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| Register for Fall Training NOW | 
Now available:
Group training in
Menlo Park, CA
Custom training at your school
Training by conference call
Register
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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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| Book of the Month | 
Making Shadow Puppets
by Jill Bryant &
Catherine Heard
Discover the secret to creating traditional shadow puppets based on designs from around the world. |
| Volunteer Needed | This summer Art in Action volunteers logged more than 340 hours. They helped us update the online lessons, and prepared art materials. Volunteers make it possible for Art in Action to achieve our goals. But we still have more work and need a volunteer to help with additional office work and data entry. We are looking for someone who has computer skills, a sense of humor, and some time during the week to help in our Menlo Park office.
Contact Heather
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| Thank You Wells Fargo Foundation | 
We thank Wells Fargo Foundation for their grant of $2,500 that will enable Art in Action to bring our program to 200 underserved children at the Boys & Girls Club of North San Mateo County in South San Francisco, CA.
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Investing in Communities
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