New York State Funding for Arts Education Partnerships - SAP

Questar III with R-C-G BOCES and Teaching Artist Nicole Jordan
“Connections”

Students were exposed to Alexander Calder's mobiles through videos. Concepts of focus, balance, and problem solving were explored as each student built his/her own mobile with wire, pliers, and colorful wood forms. The mobile provides an example of working together, harmony, and community.

students with their mobiles (wow, what a sense of success they felt with those!)

Lakeisha and her mobile

Students learned about the paintings of Joan Miro through books, posters, and the internet. Each group of six students designed and painted its own acrylic-on-canvas mural using the theme of Miro's Constellation series. Concepts of listening, cooperation, collaboration, and decision making were a focus as the students worked together on this large-scale activity.

students working on their mural (incredible team work and problem solving took place with this)

Bill working on the calculations for his mandala

Our Art Reception is Thursday, May 18th, 11:00-12:00 in the brand new library in the building.