scholastics art competition...

The Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards program (MSAA) is a statewide regional affiliation of the national Scholastic Art Awards program, which offers early recognition of creative teenagers and scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors.

This program is open to all Minnesota students in grades 7 through 12. Student entries are typically submitted by art teachers.

The Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards are celebrated with an exhibition and ceremony hosted by the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Selected artwork will continue on to the national competition in New York.

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CLICK to view 2009 award recipients

art competition...

The Freshwater Society and Metro ECSU/Success Beyond the Classroom would like to invite your students to participate in the 6th Annual Water is Life Art Scholarship Contest.

 

The 2010 Water is Life Art Contest offers scholarships and recognition to high school students who find an artistic way to express the significance of water. The Freshwater Society, working through Metro ECSU/Success Beyond the Classroom, offers this contest to Twin Cities metro area 9-12 grade public, private and home-schooled high school students.

 

Six $500 scholarships will be awarded!

 

Accepted artwork includes: photography, sculpture, fountains, painting, drawing, and short video. All artwork must be accompanied by an artist statement describing the work in relation to the theme Water is Life.

  

Scholarship Entry Materials:

Water is Life Brochure

Intent to Participate Due March 15, 2010.

Entry Form Due with artwork & essay March 25, 2010.

 

To learn more about the Water is Life Art Contest, contact Julie Schaal at julie.schaal@metroecsu.org or 612-638-1540.

Mid-quarter in room 46....

i can't believe it's the middle of term one.  it has flown by so quickly!  we have had a great time so far and i have enjoyed getting to know my students.  introduction to 3d art learners have been busy working with clay, both hand-building and wheel-throwing.  honors art "elitists" are creating original artworks in their chosen "major".  their sketchbook assignments are improving each week!

i look forward what is to come- completed creations from intro. kids and portfolio review in november for honors art students!  

Pop Art Food Sculpture....

starting this week, introduction to 3d art students will begin their sculpture unit.  the studentswill be introduced to the work of andy warhol, wayne thiebaud, claes oldenburg and karen shapiro. working with clay, they will construct a replica of their favorite food item.  after the artwork has completed a bisque-firing, acrylic paint.

powerpoint presentation

honors art field trip...

we've had a great start...

Honors Art students have begun progress on project #1.  Each have chosen a "major", or medium of choice.  They will focus on that medium the entire term, in order to strengthen their creativity and develop a deep understanding of its limitations.  The theme of project #1 is "non-traditional self-portrait".

GIUSEPPE ARCIMBOLDO (Italian, 1530-1593) 

Vertumnus (1590-1591) 

Oil on wood

Introduction to 3-D Art students have jumped right into the clay!  Starting with a pinch pot goblet and moving into a slab box, they will surely improve their hand-building skills.  Next, students will experiment with the potter's wheel, and be asked to form a cylinder.  With that, they will pull a handle and join the two pieces together to create a functional mug!

at-home-works help...

dear honors art friends,

i want to share with you the artwork of three artists who have developed their drawing skills through the work they have completed.  click on their name to see their work!

andrea

karen

france

drew

upcoming opportunities....

historic walking tour... 

Larry Millett Historic Walking

 Tours
Wednesdays
September 9, 16, and 23
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Writer and historian Larry Millett, author of AIA Guides: Twin Cities: The Essential Source on the Architecture of Minneapolis and St. Paul and St. Paul’s Summit Avenue and Hill District,will leadthree walking tours this

 September. This fall's tours will highlight three distinct areas of Minneapolis: the Minneapolis Milling District, Nicollet Island, and Lake of the Isles and the Prairie School.
Fee: $50 (for three lectures)

youngARTS registration deadline is 10/16/09

youngARTS is NFAA’s core program. It provides recognition and awards to young artists across the country. We are the only organization that encourages and recognizes artistic excellence in the literary, visual and performing arts, including dance, cinematic arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing..

 Each year, approximately 6,000-8,000 students register for the youngARTS program and approximately 10 percent receive cash awards.

new layout !

Now you may find links to all resources on the right-hand side!

room 46 calendar

NEW!  you are able to view mrs. yackel personal planner!

click to see lessons and daily class activities!