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 20 & 21, 2011 Teacher’s Workshop Click on these links: 2011 Teachers’ Workshop Details June 2011 Workshop Registration Form This workshop is now full, but we can put your name on a waiting list [...]
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...
Our Blog
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
2011-2012 Workshop Schedule is Ready
The new school year is just around the corner and I wanted to let you know that our 2011-2012 Workshop Schedule and sign up information is posted on the Art in the School website on the Volunteer Program page: Volunteer Program Information New things for this school year: The Introduction to Art in the School workshop for new volunteers will be offered on one date only: Sept. 24th All other workshops will be presented on a Tuesday and repeated on a Saturday. One workshop on Tuesday,...
Great Deal! Art Sale and Silent Auction June 10th
Don’t miss our second annual Great Deal! Art Sale & Silent Auction Friday, June 10th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church’s Social Hall, Carlisle at Comanche This fabulous sale will once again feature work donated by dozens of well-known New Mexico professional artists in a variety of media. There’s something for every taste and budget. All art work will be priced from only $50 to $200. A silent auction will be held on several featured pieces. Plenty...
