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Greetings!
There's a movement afoot in the California Legislature to name March as "Arts Education Month." At Art in Action we think this would give much-deserved recognition to the importance of integrating the arts into the school curriculum. At the same time, the new Common Core education standards have been adopted by most states across the country. As we point out elsewhere in this newsletter, there are ample opportunities for integrating art into these standards that are designed to benchmark not just what students are learning, but HOW they are learning.
Art in Action has been a leader in providing standards-based art education in schools for 30 years. The depth of our curriculum ensures that students understand how to interpret a piece of art and express its meaning based on evidence observed. They learn to recognize art concepts, like color and spatial theory, then apply it creatively in their own projects. They come away from our program as complete learners. Oh, and they build confidence in their own innate artistic abilities too.
We believe we are simply the best in this field. We hope you will give us a chance to show your school why.
Jeffrey Dollinger, Executive Director
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Atelier d'Artistes March 4, 2013
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Don't miss our 5th annual fundraising event,  Craig Watson, Director of the California Arts Council; student artists from Abbott Middle School; and honoree, Judy Sleeth, founder of Art in Action. Join us at the Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, CA.
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Join Us for Special Private Tours
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 Schools are all abuzz about the new Common Core Standards being implemented. Art in Action is excited, too. The new standards open up the opportunity for more of the arts in the classroom: visual arts, music, dance, and theater.
Common Core focuses on college and career readiness. Students must be able to analyze, think critically, negotiate meaning, show evidence of understanding, think creatively to solve problems and produce work that shows their understanding. The definition of "text" has also been broadened to include "reading" works of art, dance, music, and theater.
This is what we have been waiting for. Art in Action curriculum was written to align with the State and National Visual Arts Standards and it beautifully fits in with the Common Core Standards.
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Exciting Program Promotions
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 Start the Program Now - Half Off
Why wait to start the Art in Action program in the fall when you can try the program now with our mid-year promotion? We are offering half off the regular license fee for the remainder 2012-2013 school year for any new school. Contact Jonelle Teevens at 650.566.8339 x204. Add a Classroom - Get a Free ARTbox
Already have Art in Action in your school? Why not add a classroom and get a free ARTbox. If you refer another teacher/class in your school and they order the Art in Action program, you will receive a PapersPlus ARTbox for 24 students, FREE. Download quote form. |
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March 23, 9:30-10:30 am: 