Special Exhibit + Fav Artist Fridays!

Love T. Nolan will be hosting a traveling exhibit again this year!! From October 20th - 24th, we'll have 7 silk panels featuring 24 paintings from The International Museum of Twenty-First Century Arts on display.

"The goal of TIMOTCA is to collect one piece of art from an artist in every country in the world to serve as a catalyst for peace and cultural understanding through the universal language of art."

TIMOTCA's Art Beyond Borders collection, "was born from a series of international exhibits that premiered at the United Nations Headquarters," and features work by renowned international artists nominated to participate by their respective countries.

Launched in the City of Honolulu on June 17, 2010 the exhibit began its national tour to over 75 cities across America. We are so excited to be another stop on its journey!

Now, on to this Friday's Fav Artist (after the jump)!

Art Club Update + Fav Artist Friday

At our last Art Club meeting, we had a chance to Skype with Nashville-based landscape architect Matt Scott! He took time out of his busy day at Hodgson & Douglas to give us an awesome presentation about the history and process of landscape architecture, environmental art, and the importance of parks and planned outdoor spaces in our community.

Afterward, students got to interview him in real time from 250 miles away! Such a cool experience. Thanks, Matt!!

Now, check out this week's fav artist after the jump!

The Color Wheel

Here's an awesome color wheel video I came across when I visited Fun Art 4 Kids, another Art teacher's blog!

 

I like it almost as much as this OK Go cameo on Sesame Street (thanks to fellow FCS Art teacher Kim Muhlheim for sharing this one):

 

Have a great week!! See you back here on Friday for another Fav Artist!

Great News + Fav Artist Fridays!

My apologies for the delay in posts! I was out sick last week and spent this week catching up. I've returned with some pretty great news, though . . .

Super excited to announce that Art Club is officially open to 4th and 5th graders with recommendations from myself or homeroom teachers! We will be meeting every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 2:45 to 3:45 in the Art Room. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, October 3rd.

If your student is nominated you will receive a detailed parent letter and permission form (also available for print below) to be returned with a $20 fee by Friday, September 28th.

 

I've got some really amazing stuff planned for our club--artist talks with professionals, contests, and a big surprise for the end of the year!

In other news, Love T. Nolan will be holding its very first Fine Arts Night and Art Show on February 26th, 2013 in conjunction with our annual Black History program!! We will be teaming up with Artomé and every LTN student will have work in the show that has been professionally matted and framed available for purchase to help raise money for the Art Department! More info soon.

Onward to Fav Artist Fridays! (after the jump)