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Celebrating 30 Years of Art in Action
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Thirty years ago I shared my love of art 
with my daughter's kindergarten class when I showed the children van Gogh's painting of sunflowers. We talked about the flowers' personalities, and then I passed out red and yellow paint and taught them to create their own flowers. As a museum docent of many years, I knew that the lesson would be more powerful if they tried it themselves. But I had no idea how powerful that lesson would become. It was the beginning of the Art in Action Program, and this year, 108 lessons later, we are celebrating our 30th Anniversary. This month nearly 4,000 kindergarteners will paint those vibrant flowers and begin a lifelong love of art! Read more
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Friends of Art in Action Tours
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 Join us for special private tours:
11/10/12- Jasper Johns, SFMOMA
2/2/13 - Dutch/Rembrandt, de Young Museum, SF
3/23/13 - Terracotta Warriors, SF Asian Art Museum
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Fall Training, Register Now
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 -Learn to teach critical thinking through art discussions
-Get tips to make lessons successful
-Practice using art materials
-Explore online lessons and resources
Register here
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Thank You US Bank
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 We thank U.S. Bancorp Foundation for their generous grant of $2,500 that will enable Art in Action to continue to bring quality art education to students, to support our advocacy efforts to reach educators, and to develop our use of technology to reach more students. |
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For Parents and Children
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Contests for Kids:
Every Picture Matters - Fuji Film: Enter a theme-related photo and tell why your picture matters.
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2012
Looking for art activities to share with your children? Contact your local Parks and Rec Dept. or art museum for art classes and events.
See our Art Destinations page
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Welcome New Schools
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 Welcome to our new Art in Action schools:
River Glen School, San Jose, CA
Franklin Elementary, Burlingame, CA
St. Peter and Paul Salesian School, SF, CA
Tulsa Lighthouse Charter School, Tulsa OK
See the complete list
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Advocate For Art Education
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 12 Most Loving Ways to Spark Creativity in your Child - It is said that kids are naturally creative. Learn new ways to stimulate creativity.
PBS: The Whole Child - Creativity is the freest form of self-expression. There is nothing more fulfilling for children than to be able to express themselves openly and without judgment.
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 Free Museum Day: Saturday, Sept. 29
Check out other exciting museum exhibits:
de Young Museum, San Francisco: Rudolf Nureyev: A Life in Dance
High Museum of Art Atlanta: Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913-2012
Philadelphia Museum of Art: Shipwreck! Winslow Homer and The Life Line
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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.
Copyright 2012 Art in Action
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The first in a series of public library art shows this year, first grade student artwork is on display in 13 San Francisco Bay Area libraries from Oct. 16 - Nov. 12, 2012. Stop by to enjoy artwork created by our amazing young artists. 
