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Imagination Conversations at the Children's Art Centre
 | | Painting as storytelling in the Early Childhood Art Studio |
In a recent meeting, Children's Art Centre staff discussed an article entitled "Imagination Conversations", a project by the Lincoln Center Institute (LCI) that investigates examples of Imagination, Creativity and Innovation in today's workforce. Reaching out to major sectors such as government, business, education and science, the Lincoln Center Institute received answers on how these interrelated capacities of Imagination, Creativity and Innovation functioned, were nurtured and then sustained in these different realms.
"Imagination, LCI believes, is the capacity to conceive of what is not, to perceive new possibilities. Creativity involves translating what has been imagined into action - introducing something original into the world. When such a creative act pushes past boundaries to truly new territory, innovation occurs."
What impact do these skills make in today's workforce? And how can we support their development in the youth we serve? Children's Art Centre Coordinator Helen Schroeder gives an example:
"I see all three skills most fluidly at work when creating new curriculum - especially the Uncover and Discover class. Looking at ways to make connections across learning areas, and looking at the connections between art and STEM while being aware of developmental levels definitely requires imagination. Translating those loose ideas and goals into tangible projects with clear learning objectives - making a real 'product' and structure for each class - requires creativity. I hope that my work on curriculum can enter into the realm of innovation."
Arts-in-Education Specialist Catherine Aiello reflects on a more lighthearted incident where she used Innovation to ensure the safety of one of our participants. On a field trip with 12 youth, after riding the Green Line hauling bagged lunches and a first aid kit, one of our student's flip-flops broke - a serious situation when walking through the city streets and cross walks of Boston. Sure enough, after rummaging through the first aid bag, Catherine discovered a pipe cleaner (what first aid kit doesn't have one!) and quickly fixed the flip-flop in a blink of an eye, derailing a stressful situation!
Read the full Imagination Conversations article HERE. How do you use Imagination, Creativity and Innovation in your workplace?
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Introducing Art Making and Wine Benefit Nights!
Looking for a new date night activity?
Need an excuse to be creative and have fun for a good cause?
Join us behind our iron gate from 7:00-8:30pm for Studio @ 36: art making, wine, and networking in the heart of the South End! Each session will focus on a new printmaking technique that will expand your creativity in our historic Children's Art Centre. All proceeds directly support high quality arts education and programming for children and families regardless of their ability to pay. Join us for one night or all three!
December 13th, 2012 || Block Printing for the Holidays
March 14th, 2013 || Screen Printing on Fabric
May 16th, 2013 || Monoprints and Experiments
$25 Donation includes light refreshments, wine, and art supplies. Must be 21 + with a valid ID. Click HERE to learn more and RSVP!
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Teen Art in the South End Winter 2013 Session!
Creative workshops, visits to galleries and time in artist studios! Discover new techniques and create work with professional artists. At the completion of 8 weeks, students receive a free ART PACK of supplies and resources to influence their creativity beyond class time.
Winter 2013 Session -
Screen Printing and Design
Come explore the exciting process of screen printing! Your wardrobe and walls will never be the same again!
Most commonly used to create the graphics you see every day, screen printing can be a fun and creative process to make t-shirts, posters and experimental prints. We will learn the basics of design elements to create strong images and then explore different ways to create our screens using stencils, photo emulsion and drawing fluid.
January 18, 25 // February 1, 8, 15 // March 1, 8, 15 Cost: $25 // Financial Scholarships available
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Exploring, Wondering, Creating:
CAC's Arts In Early Learning
Classes use the Arts to Promote School Readiness Skills and Family Engagement in the Community
Each Monday morning, children and their parents or caregivers have been hard at work in the community room of Interfaith Homes making predictions, conducting experiments, and using art to learn about science and math concepts during UNCOVER AND DISCOVER: S.T.E.M. EXPLORATION THROUGH THE ARTS, an 8 week arts workshop offered free of cost to Interfaith residents and community members thanks to a partnership with Thrive in 5. A popular component of this class has been the art engagement backpacks for each child, which are filled with new projects ideas and materials for continuing the learning at home. Children (and their parents) cannot wait to fill their backpacks each week and have reported eagerly on projects done at home. Thanks to Thrive in 5 and Interfaith Homes for making this programming possible!
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Save the Date
December 6
6 - 8 p.m.
566 Columbus Ave.
Community Colors Opening Reception
Join us for this annual collaborative art exhibition, featuring art by South End artists and USES Youth Programs! Click HERE to RSVP.
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Save the Date
December 13
7 - 8:30 p.m.
36 Rutland Street
Studio@36: Art Making + Wine Benefit Night
Join us after hours for art making, wine, and networking in the heart of the South End! We will be exploring Block Printing for the Holidays. Must be 21+ with a valid ID. Click HERE to RVSP!
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Save the Date
January 7
3:30 - 6 p.m.
48 Rutland Street
ARTS After School Program Begins
There's still time to register your K1-1st Grader for this engaging afternoon arts program! Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Save the Date
February 19
8:00 a.m.
36 & 48 Rutland St.
February Vacation Arts Program Begins
Register your 5-12 year old now for this action-packed week of art making, dance, yoga, field trips, and collaborative creativity! Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Thank You Interns & Volunteers!
 | | Lesley University Intern Jaime Peck |
The work of the Children's Art Centre would not be possible without the hard work of our wonderful interns, volunteers, and Service-Learning students. From assisting with classes and residencies to taking on leadership roles with our work in the community, our Fall 2012 interns and volunteers and consistently impressed us with their skills, professionalism, and passion for the arts. - you will be missed!
-Basel Al-Husseini
-Rachael Ballantine
-Louise Breyfogle
-Rebecca Cohn
-Rachael Hall
-Jaime Peck
-Henry Peers
-Siyao Li
-Angi Lui
-Joann Rothschild
-Deanna Sorvillo
-Mengxiao Wang
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From the Archives
 | | Children drawing in the Children's Art Centre Courtyard, circa 1980. |
Learn more about the CAC's amazing history at the Northeastern University archives.
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