| December 2010 |  |  Forward to a Friend |  | | IN THIS ISSUE
| | | | | | CONTACT USSchool + Educator Programs Online
School Tours
Phone: 206.654.3123
Educator Programs
Phone: 206.332.1325
Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center
Phone: 206.654.3186
WYCKOFF TEACHER RESOURCE CENTERA FREE lending library for all educators, the Ann P. Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center (TRC) offers more than 4,000 art- and culture-related educational resources.
Location: Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect Street, Seattle WA, 98112
Hours: Thursdays & Fridays 2–5 pm, School Year Saturdays 10 am–5 pm, Summer Saturdays 10 am–2 pm FEATURED TRC RESOURCEOMuRAA Each month SAM features a resource at the TRC.
Some websites really do offer one-stop shopping. “Asia for Educators” from Columbia University has developed an amazing website called Online Museum Resources on Asian Art or OMuRAA. With searches yielding results in special exhibitions and teaching units, the homepage lets you browse by museum (or just those that have online collections), art subject area, time period, country/region or religion - everything you've ever needed to incorporate Asian art into your curriculum! Check out this site and other online resources for Asia and Asian art by searching "Web Links" in the Topic "Asia" in the TRC Online Catalogue. MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT FOR EDUCATORSTeachers receive 20% off membership to the Seattle Art Museum. Proof of current employment as an educator is required. Looking for holiday gifts? Teachers with valid ID receive a 12% discount in the SAMSHOP all year round! | HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM SAM
Winter break is quickly approaching. But it's never too early to start planning for the spring. This month's SAM Educator Newsletter focuses on Seattle Asian Art Museum programs.
Show your support for SAM’s School + Educator Programs by becoming a fan of our SAM Educators Facebook page. In appreciation of your support, "Like" our page and then come by the Teacher Resource Center with your school ID to receive a FREE pass to the Picasso exhibition. We only have 50 to give away, so come by early!
Help us spread the word about SAM's programs for teachers. Forward this newsletter and encourage your colleagues to join the SAM Educator email list by completing this online registration form.
NOTE: The Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center will be closed Thursday December 23, 2010-Saturday January 1, 2011. | | | UPCOMING EDUCATOR WORKSHOP
Writing About Art: Wang Huaiqing
Thursday, February 24, 2011, 5–8 pm
Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 East Prospect St., Volunteer Park
SAM's annual Writing About Art educator workshop focuses on the connections between the visual arts and literacy, employing techniques that build skills of inquiry, observation and expression. This February, join us for a workshop at the Seattle Asian Art Museum inspired by the political and personal artistic expression of contemporary Chinese artist Wang Huaiqing. Workshop participants will receive teaching materials, three Washington State Clock Hours and a light dinner. More information....
Register for the Writing About Art educator workshop
Explore other professional development opportunities at SAM | | | | | | DECEMBER ART PICK
Selected Work of Art from SAM's Global Collections
Food plays a central role in traditions across cultures and it seems like the time between November and January is filled to the brim with holidays that focus on food and feasting. Chinese artist Li Jin's 59 foot long painted scroll, A Feast, 2001, explores the important role of food in Chinese culture. This work of art is filled with images of traditionally prepared dishes, unusual ingredients and recipes in calligraphy. Check out A Feast in SAM's online collection. | | | GARDNER CENTER
The Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas creates dynamic public programs that provide informed perspectives on Asia, past and present. In keeping with the Seattle Art Museum’s vision, “SAM connects art to life,” the Gardner Center seeks to offer a holistic look at Asia, including dialogue around challenging social issues and international relations.
Learn more about the Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas | | | ARTS EDUCATION IN THE NEWS
Check out this short clip or the full video recording from the sixth annual Arts in Education Forum, held on Monday, November 8, 2010 at Seattle University. The purpose of the event was to discuss how the arts engage, challenge and motivate young people. Two current students and one recent graduate from Seattle Public Schools directed the conversation with Mayor Mike McGinn and SPS Chief Academic Officer Dr. Susan Enfield. The forum was presented this year by the Seattle Arts Commission, the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and Seattle Public Schools, with support from the Seattle University College of Arts & Sciences. | | | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where do buses park after they drop off students?
There are no parking facilities for buses at SAM Downtown or at the Olympic Sculpture Park. There is bus parking at the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park. For suggestions on where buses can park, please read these tips for planning your visit to SAM. | | | NEED HELP GETTING HERE?
Reduced School Program Fees
Need a discount? Schools with 40% or more students on a subsidized lunch program qualify for partial school bus reimbursement and half-price school tours, art studio workshops and Art Goes to School in-classroom visits. For more info, visit seattleartmuseum.org/educators, call us at 206.654.3123 or email schooltours@seattleartmuseum.org. | | | SPONSOR INFORMATION
Support for K–12 programs during the 2010–2011 school year is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, PONCHO, The Clowes Fund, Leona M. Geyer Charitable Trust, and the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation. Sustained support is provided by an endowment established in 1999 by a National Endowment for the Humanities challenge grant and the generous contributions of matching donors, including the Ann P. Wyckoff Education Endowment. The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs at the Seattle Art Museum has supported SAM K–12 programs since 1994. Support for discounted tours and buses provided by the Seattle Art Museum Supporters (SAMS). | | | | | | | |  | | | Update profile Privacy policy Unsubscribe | |
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