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Art Adventure News An environment of inquiry, exploration, and discovery is at the heart of Edgewood Science, Math and Technology Magnet School. In conjunction with its scientific core of study, this school utilizes a variety of programs to bridge student learning with additional subject areas and specialized experiences. One of these is the Art Adventure Program. With the thorough and thoughtful planning of Coordinator Lori Mollberg and her parent volunteers, known as Picture People, the Art Adventure Program complements Edgewood’s curricula. Of the Art Adventure themes and their connections to the school, Mollberg said, “all of them have in one way or another supported and connected with what the students were learning in their math, social studies, geography, technology, and science classes.” Working in collaboration with Mollberg and the Picture People, classroom teachers employ the Art Adventure discussions and related activities to target specific grade-level curriculum and classroom goals. “We try to focus our questions in ways that allow the students to tap into the knowledge and skills they are developing in other areas”, Mollberg said. Encouraged to exercise observational skills and to support thoughts with visual evidence, students are using and expanding on methods similar to those taught in their science labs. In addition to discussing the artworks, Edgewood students also participate in hands-on art activities developed by Mollberg and Picture People Heather Zemien, Lori Yerbich, and Brenda Levang. The expanded activities, based on the Art Adventure A biannual publication for Art Adventure volunteers Fall 2008 • Volume 17 • Issue 1 Looking at Art through a Scientist’s Eyes themes and objects, contribute to student experiences and propel critical and creative thinking. Also, like the discussions, the related activities provide additional paths for meeting grade-level learning goals and district requirements in the arts. One such activity took flight in fall 2007, when Mollberg paired Edgewood’s Art Adventure theme with its annual science fair about Monarch butterflies. Artwork from the People and Their Environments Art Adventure set “worked beautifully in connection with that,” Mollberg said. While students of all grade levels prepared for the science fair by conducting research on butterfly habitat, migration, and beyond, Art Adventure volunteers guided the children in making eye-catching art projects. Inspired by ideas of environment and continued on back page Student artwork inspired by science fair learning and an Art Adventure theme.
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Art AdventureNews
An environment of inquiry, exploration, and discovery is at the heart of Edgewood Science, Math and Technology Magnet School. In conjunction with its scientific core of study, this school utilizes a variety of programs to bridge student learning with additional subject areas and specialized experiences. One of these is the Art Adventure Program.
With the thorough and thoughtful planning of Coordinator Lori Mollberg and her parent volunteers, known as Picture People, the Art Adventure Program complements Edgewood’s curricula. Of the Art Adventure themes and their connections to the school, Mollberg said, “all of them have in one way or another supported and connected with what the students were learning in their math, social studies, geography, technology, and science classes.”
Working in collaboration with Mollberg and the Picture People, classroom teachers employ the Art Adventure discussions and related activities to target specific grade-level curriculum and classroom goals.
“We try to focus our questions in ways that allow the students to tap into the knowledge and skills they are developing in other areas”, Mollberg said. Encouraged to exercise observational skills and to support thoughts with visual evidence, students are using and expanding on methods similar to those taught in their science labs.
In addition to discussing the artworks, Edgewood students also participate in hands-on art activities developed by Mollberg and Picture People Heather Zemien, Lori Yerbich, and Brenda Levang. The expanded activities, based on the Art Adventure
A biannual publication for Art Adventure volunteers
Fall 2008 • Volume 17 • Issue 1
Looking at Art through a Scientist’s Eyes
themes and objects, contribute to student experiences and propel critical and creative thinking. Also, like the discussions, the related activities provide additional paths for meeting grade-level learning goals and district requirements in the arts.
One such activity took flight in fall 2007, when Mollberg paired Edgewood’s Art Adventure theme with its annual science fair about Monarch butterflies. Artwork from the People and Their Environments Art Adventure set “worked beautifully in connection with that,” Mollberg said.
While students of all grade levels prepared for the science fair by conducting research on butterfly habitat, migration, and beyond, Art Adventure volunteers guided the children in making eye-catching art projects. Inspired by ideas of environment and
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Student artwork inspired by science fair learning and an Art Adventure theme.
TA R G E T FA M I LY DAYS AT T H E M I A
Take advantage of free monthly events for families, featuring hands-on art activities, treasure hunts, and other fun arts-related programs, on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Upcoming Target Family Days
Sunday, September 21:“Fantastic Faces” investigates fabulous portraits and the stories behind the people.
Sunday, October 12:“Think Big!” reveals the secrets of architecture on a grand scale.
Sunday, November 9:“Art Masala” explores the many art forms of the diverse and colorful country of India.
Sunday, December 14:“Celebrations Around the World” travels through the festival traditions of diverse cultures.
Sunday, January 11, 2009:“The Sun and the Moon” celebrates these celestial beings and their symbolism in stories around the world.
W H AT ’ S N E W AT T H E FA M I LY C E N T E R
Families with young children can take a break in the Family Center in the first floor. Explore the current special exhibition for children, “Play and Ceremony: Cherished Items for Children,” highlighting objects that have played a role in the ceremonial and daily lives of Native American children. Stroller parking, snacking and private nursing areas, computer activities, games, quiet reading areas, and a restroom are also available.
Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future
Explore the modern architecture and furniture of the Finnish-born architect Eero Saarinen, designer of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (Gateway Arch) in St. Louis, Missouri. On view through January 4, 2009. Free.
Co L L EC T I o N Co N N EC T I o N S
Exploring Art Adventure themes at the MIA
Alexander Roslin and the Comtesse d’Egmont Pignatelli
Get better acquainted with the museum’s recently acquired painting, The Comtesse d’Egmont Pignatelli in Spanish Costume. Explore its historical importance and find out what made the Comtesse one of the most celebrated women in 18th century Paris. On view in Cargill Gallery 103 until November 30. Free.
Alexander Roslin, Comtesse d’Egmont Pignatelli in Spanish Costume, 1763, oil on canvas, The John R. Van Derlip Trust Fund
United States Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis, Missouri, under construction, 1965, From the Collections of Arteaga Photos Ltd.
Clockwise from upper left: Cradle Board (Northern Arapaho, 2003); Plastic Doll (Africa, 20th century); Female Doll (Lakota, 20th century); Moccasins (Oglala Lakota, 1900); Doll (Chad, 19th century); Pair of Child’s Moccasins (Apsaalooka, c. 1880)
News and information for program coordinators
Art Adventure Set Pick-up and Drop-off
You are welcome to pick up and drop off sets at the Art Adventure Distribution Center, conveniently located in the School Services area of the museum’s Third Avenue entrance. Check your confirmation letter to verify your designated pick-up and drop-off dates. For an alternative arrangement, call Marya Larson at (612) 870-3056.
Art Adventure Tours
Beginning September 1, the Tour Office will begin accepting reservations for Art Adventure tours. Tours fill up fast—so don’t delay! Coordinators should have received a tour request form, but if you need one, please contact Marya Larson at (612) 870-3056. Tours are always free at the MIA!
Pre-tour Video
Planning a field trip to the museum? Consider showing students our free pre-tour video before they come. This video helps students understand what they can expect to see and do when they come to the museum. To borrow a copy, call (612) 870-6333 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Coordinator Materials
Don’t forget to visit the Art Adventure Coordinator Web site! There you’ll find informative handouts for your Picture Person volunteers, such as What To Expect From Picture Person Training as well as the Picture Person Training Registration Form. These convenient PDF documents allow you to easily e-mail them to your Picture Person volunteers.
Coordinator Change at Your School?
Be sure to contact Marya Larson at (612) 870-3056 with updated coordinator information and any other changes.
Celebrate Your Success
Would you like to see your school featured in an upcoming issue of Art Adventure News? Contact Christine McKigney at (612) 870-3134 or Marya Larson at (612) 870-3056 to let us know what kinds of experiences your students are having with the Art Adventure Program.
H oT o F F T H E P R E S S
Stop by the museum gift shop to get your copy of the MIA’s new Handbook of the Collection. A perfect gift and a great way to get to know the MIA, it is filled with colorful highlights of the museum’s encyclopedic collection.
Au D I o To u R S
Tune in to Quick Stops Audio Tours to learn about hundreds of your favorite artworks at your own pace. Also look for kid-friendly Family Stops and Extended Stops for those who want more detail. Quick Stops Audio Tours can be rented at all museum entrances and at the Information Desk on the first floor.
Free for MIA members; $3 for seniors, students, and children; $4 for non-members.
C o M E J o I N u S !
When you join the MIA, you enrich the entire community with your support. Your membership helps maintain the museum’s free admission policy, provide arts education for people of all ages, and host traveling special exhibitions. Benefits include invitations to members-only previews and unlimited free passes to all ticketed exhibitions. Become a member today!
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habitat, Edgewood students created more than 550 individual butterfly garden steppingstones. Students sketched butterfly and garden-themed designs, prepared the cement for the steppingstones, and created original mosaic designs using pieces of stone, glass, and other materials.
Reflecting the Art Adventure theme, these artworks will enhance the school environment upon installation this fall in the butterfly gardens and outdoor classrooms at the school’s new home in Maple Grove, opening in August. These Art Adventure students have made a lasting contribution to the school’s environment, and their artworks will provide inspiration to both students and butterflies in the years to come.
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Maria Martinez and Julian Martinez, Vessel, 20th century, ceramic, Gift of Barbara L. Strom
