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Read more about the article Dave McDonald | Visual Arts/Comics

Dave McDonald | Visual Arts/Comics

  • Post author:Art Powers
  • Post published:August 19, 2019
  • Post category:ECM Partners/Visual Arts

Reinforce standards-based concepts through comics! Sample ELE: The students will review concepts and ideas from the 4th grade science standard on "Light" and incorporate them into an original multi-panel comic.…

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Read more about the article Voices on Cloth – Peggie Hartwell

Voices on Cloth – Peggie Hartwell

  • Post author:Art Powers
  • Post published:September 5, 2018
  • Post category:ECM Partners/Visual Arts

STORYBOOK QUILT WORKSHOP Concept: The Storybook Quilt Workshop gives students the opportunity to share stories through quilt making, art, and writing.   Participants are introduced to the history of quilt making…

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Read more about the article Sublime Sustainability and Permaculture Possibilities

Sublime Sustainability and Permaculture Possibilities

  • Post author:Art Powers
  • Post published:September 5, 2018
  • Post category:ECM Partners/Visual Arts

Program Description: Students explore creative solutions to current environmental issues through sustainable themed art projects that are both fun and functional. Sample Experience 1: 3rd-8th Grade: After discussing current issues in…

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Read more about the article Marielena Martinez

Marielena Martinez

  • Post author:Art Powers
  • Post published:August 26, 2018
  • Post category:ECM Partners/Visual Arts

Looking to integrate the arts into your curriculum?  Want to make your standards come alive in your classroom? Wish to have your students be totally engaged and wanting more? Contact…

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Read more about the article Fabulon Art – Susan Irish

Fabulon Art – Susan Irish

  • Post author:Art Powers
  • Post published:July 15, 2018
  • Post category:ECM Partners/Visual Arts

Susan Irish is an artist that employs modern and ancient methods and materials to create paintings and mixed media pieces. She knows that students learn best when their minds and hands…

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Read more about the article Rosemary Giusti Dillon – Visual Art

Rosemary Giusti Dillon – Visual Art

  • Post author:Susan Antonelli
  • Post published:September 5, 2016
  • Post category:ECM Partners/Visual Arts

Imaginative teaching in a wide array of artistic mediums promoting creativity and open-mindedness.

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Read more about the article Meryl Weber – Mosaics

Meryl Weber – Mosaics

  • Post author:Susan Antonelli
  • Post published:August 5, 2016
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Mosaic is an ancient art form that can be used as a vehicle to help students visualize concepts from any subject area.

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Read more about the article Textiles with Kristy Bishop

Textiles with Kristy Bishop

  • Post author:Susan Antonelli
  • Post published:August 5, 2016
  • Post category:ECM Partners/Visual Arts

Explore the vibrant and colorful world of natural dyes! Choose a study of cave paintings, or the culture of Africa and Europe with a focus on natural pigments and dyes.

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Read more about the article Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

  • Post author:Susan Antonelli
  • Post published:August 5, 2016
  • Post category:ECM Partners/Field Experiences/Visual Arts

Explore the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art’s exhibitions through inquiry-based guided tours and discover the different ideas present in contemporary art.

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Read more about the article Gina Bean – Puppetry and Creature Building

Gina Bean – Puppetry and Creature Building

  • Post author:Susan Antonelli
  • Post published:August 5, 2016
  • Post category:ECM Partners/Puppetry Arts/Visual Arts

Explore characteristics of proportion, design, colors and shapes, problem solving and more problem solving, connecting ideas, and world culture.

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