scholastics art competition...

i will be busy this week preparing our student's artworks for entry into the scholastic art competition!

for more information about it.. click HERE!

an update....

intro to 3d students are mid-way through creating their first hand-built piece from clay... a cubed box with a lid.  they are in the process of transferring a famous artwork onto the surface of the clay.  i cannot wait to see the final products!  each student is also spending time on the potter's wheel, creating a wheel-thrown mug with a handle.  the process is difficult, yet so rewarding!  we continue to have a quiz every friday...  this friday's quiz covers terms used on potter's wheel.

click HERE to study!

ceramics students are designing a set of canisters - focusing on a design that considers function before form.  the canisters are built using the slab technique, with a rolled texture.  the texture was created by carving or adding to a wine cork.

in addition, ceramics students are throwing cylinders and constructing a set of 2 goblets or 4 mugs.

Welcome to Mrs. Merkel-Jacobs!

Dear Kennedy High School parents/guardians and students, 

My name is Sara Merkel-Jacobs and I will be student teaching with Kelly Yackel in room 46 until December 18.  I go to school at Concordia in St. Paul and this is my final requirement in receiving my teacher’s certification.  I also hold a bachelor’s degree in art and a master of fine arts degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison.  I moved here about a year and half ago and at that time decided that I really wanted to teach and share my love of art.  I have been having a great learning experience here during these first few days and am very much looking forward to getting to know the students in ceramics and 3-D this term.  I hope I will have the opportunity to meet some of you in the next several weeks!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Merkel-Jacobs

Vote for Tony!!!

Tony Eliason has been selected as a finalist for this week's "Artist of the Week" award for the 10th-12th age group.  The finalist who receives the most online votes between now and Saturday November 14 will be selected as our "Artist of the Week."  

 

To view the finalists and cast your vote, simply click on the link below.  Voting is limited to one vote per computer per day for each age group!

Vote HERE

The "Artist of the Week" will be featured on the Artsonia homepage and will receive a commemorative plaque from Artsonia.  In addition, Blick Art Materials has generously donated $100 gift certificates to the winning teachers and $50 to the winning artists

Study smart...

the schedule for room 46 finals is as follows:

Tuesday, November 10 : Hour One

Wednesday, November 11: Hour Two and Four

Honors Art Final - Click Here

Intro to 3d Art Study Guide - Click Here

National Portfolio Day...

Join us at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Sunday, November 1 from 12-4 PM for the National Portfolio Day at MCAD! Schools from around the country will review your artwork, give you pointers on improving your portfolio and help you choose the right college and program.

No reservation required. This event is free and open to the public. 

Please arrive promptly as we are expecting a large turnout.

More information : CLICK

what??? a new button...

To the right, you will find "artsonia".  Room 46 is gradually adding students' artworks.  Artsonia is the world's largest kids' art museum. It's a dream that every child will have a special art gallery online, reflecting their masterpieces from pre-school through high-school, preserved for all time!  

When items are purchased with your artwork on it, 15% comes back to Kennedy's Art Department!

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.

CLICK for more information

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!