Volunteer Program
2011-2012 School Year Workshop Schedule & Membership Information: Click for printable information: 2011 – 2012 Workshop Schedule & Membership Information For New Volunteers: Frequently Asked Questions Volunteer Recruitment Flyer: Recruitment Flyer – color Recruitment flyer – black & white Membership Forms: Coordinator and Individual Thousands of New Mexico’s children have benefited from the efforts of [...]
After School Art Program
Art Teachers Needed for After School Program: click here Art in the School’s After School Art Program was developed in consultation with the University of New Mexico College of Education’s Art Education Program faculty and Albuquerque Public Schools’ Fine Arts Program management. The program began in 2007 at one school and has expanded to serve [...]
Teacher’s Workshops
“You have provided my students with a window on the world as well as a means of expressing themselves.” June 25th & 26th, 2012 Teacher’s Workshop Click on these links: June 2012 Professional Development Workshop for Teachers flyer June 2012 Workshop Registration Form Our professional development workshops for certified teachers show how an [...]
Our Approach to Art Education
“Students have very lively discussions of art. They are well versed on art terms and know how to critique works.” “The children are always expressive and love to give their point of view.” We believe that children benefit the most from art education when it includes: - art history: Using master art works, we place the art into historic and cultural context for children. - art criticism: We teach children about the elements of art and the vocabulary to describe what they are looking at so they may exam and respond to what they’re seeing. - aesthetics: We help children evaluate the aesthetic qualities of art work so they might understand the meaning, nature and value of art. - art making: We teach children how to use basic art techniques and tools so they can explore their creativity and express themselves beyond words. Closely looking at and discussing master works of art, then creating artwork: - addresses the whole child by supporting multiple learning...
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June Professional Development Workshop for Teachers
Integrating Art to Engage Learners & Enrich the Curriculum Monday, June 25th & Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science 1801 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 Registration Deadline: May 31 This workshop is free for certified teachers, but space is limited. Please complete the registration form, then email it to us. Click here: June 2012 Workshop Registration Form This two day, professional...
You’re invited! Mayor & First Lady’s Charity Gala
We’re proud to announce that Art in the School has been selected to be a recipient of Albuquerque Mayor and Mrs. Richard Berry’s Charity Gala. This wonderful event will be held Friday, June 15th. Other recipients are Keshet Dance Company and the United Way Charities. See the Gala’s website for all the details, including how to purchase tickets or become a sponsor of the event: http://mayorscharitygala.com/ Read More
Volunteer Program: It’s time to register!
Be sure to visit our Volunteer Program page where you’ll see all the information you need to register for this school year’s program. We have four interesting lessons to share with you and know that the children will love learning about each of them. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon! Read More
