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Summer Art Fun at the Museum
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Summer is a great time for families to visit a museum or outdoor sculpture garden. Sculpture is fun to interact with - w  alk around it, lie down and see it from below, and touch surfaces wherever it's allowed. Notice the textures and how they are different from the surrounding landscape. After your visit, search the Internet or library to learn more about the sculptures. Create your own museum by collecting objects such as baskets, interesting containers, or your own artwork, and arrange them for others to see. Have fun building your own sculptures with found objects such as wood scraps, cans, small boxes, feathers, stones, or toy figures. Attach pieces with glue, nails, staples, ribbons, or yarn. Paint the sculpture or wrap it with cloth or paper for a different look.
If you don't have a nearby museum to visit, the Google Art Project, lets you get up close and personal with art from museums all over the world. Read more
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Register Now for Fall Training
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 At these training classes you will
-Learn how to teach critical thinking through art discussions
-Learn the tricks for each lesson
-Practice using various materials
-Explore the online support ideas
-Build your art community with colleagues and new friends. Register now
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Thank You Donor Circle of the Arts
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For Parents and Children
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Looking for art activities to share with your children? Check with your local Parks and Recreation Department for art classes, or your local art museum for art events. See our Art Destinations page.
Contests for Kids:
American Academy of Pediatrics 8th Annual Children's Art Contest: This year's theme is "A Healthy Start to Your Day" - Deadline: Aug. 13, 2012
This year's theme is "If I were going..." More info starting Aug. 1, 2012
Save the Frogs! Art Contest: Everyone is invited to submit their best frog artwork - Deadline: Oct. 15, 2012
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Welcome New Schools
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 Welcome Marin Christian Academy in Novato, CA. The 6th grade students will explore Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art through Program 6, Ancient Art. See the complete list
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Advocate For Art Education
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 Global Creativity Gap - A new study released by Adobe found that "More than half of those surveyed feel that creativity is being stifled by their education systems, and many believe creativity is taken for granted (52% globally, 70% in the United States)."
Why Arts Education Is Crucial and Who's Doing It Best - "Art does not solve problems, but makes us aware of their existence," says sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz. Arts education, on the other hand, does solve problems.
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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. Submit articles or give feedback. Subscribe. See previous newsletters.
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Meet Our
Summer Interns
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Hear from our 2012 Summer Interns about why they love working at Art in Action!
* "Art has played a huge role in my life, and the AiA program helped to steer me towards a career in art." - Emily
* "I enjoy working at AiA this summer because I believe that every child should have a decent arts education, and I know that I've done my part to help give that to them." - Camille
* "I remember doing AiA in elementary school, and it has led to a life long interest in art. It is great to help this non-profit thrive as I work for them this summer." - Michelle
* "AiA helps students grow and learn to appreciate art. I'm so lucky to be a part of the dedicated team this summer, which keeps this amazing program alive." - Emma
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Donors subsidize half the cost of the Art in Action Program to keep the program affordable. YOU can help provide quality art education for more students. |
| Friends of Art in Action Tours |
Back by popular demand are our Friends of Art in Action private art tours. Join us for tours of the Rodin Garden at the Cantor Museum, Jasper Johns at SFMOMA, Dutch/Rembrandt at the de Young Museum, and the Terra Cotta Warriors at the SF Asian Art Museum. Learn more
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| Book of the Month | 
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
by E.L. Konigsburg
When Claudia and Jamie run away from home to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art they encounter a baffling mystery. After reading this book, you will never look at a museum in the same way.
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