Volunteer Training

Volunteers from all walks of life, most with little or no teaching or art experience,
have successfully enriched schools across New Mexico by participating in Art
in the School's volunteer program.  Many schools welcome trained parent volunteers 
into the classroom to present comprehensive Art in the School lessons. No 
teaching or art experience is necessary in order to participate. 

The trainings include a background lecture to acquaint the volunteers with the
topic followed by a hands-on studio workshop. Guest lecturers include artists, 
art historians,and community art experts. Then, in the studio workshop, experienced 
art educators show how to lead children in a guided discussion of the slides and 
teach art making skills.  Several different art making activities are introduced 
to accommodate varying age levels. 
 

2007-2008 School Year Volunteer Program:
Art Tells the Story:  My Community
Four unique Art in the School lessons will travel around the world and across
time to discover how different cultures have expressed their feelings about their
communities though art. These units are designed to support literacy and have
many extension possibilities across the curriculum:  

Origins of Art:  Paleolithic Painting

Sculptures of the Old and Famous:  Greek Gods and Heroes

Journey to Japan:  Hokusai’s “Great Wave”

Impression’s of Beauty:  Claude Monet’s Water Lilies

Pack your suitcase and come along for a great trip!

Volunteer Program Registration for 2007-2008 School Year

Training Calendar