May 2011 SAM Educator Newsletter

May 2011 Forward to a Friend IN THIS ISSUE Arts Education Month at SAM New School Tour! Student Art Show Professional Development Out in the Community Arts Education in the News May Art Pick Frequently Asked Questions Need Help Getting Here? CONTACT US School + Educator Programs Online SAM Educators Facebook Page School Tours Phone: 206.654.3123 Educator Programs Phone: 206.332.1325 Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center Phone: 206.654.3186 WYCKOFF TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER A 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 RESOURCE Supporting Young Artists Each month SAM features a resource at the TRC. In honor of Arts Education month, let's be savvier about talking about how the arts are an important part in the development of every child. Ann S. Epstein and Eli Trimis's Supporting Young Artists: The Development of the Visual Arts in Young Children makes these connections for us, by bringing the experience of making art in line with theory and research in child development. Look for this resource and others by searching the "Art Education" topic in the TRC's online catalogue. DISCOUNTS FOR EDUCATORS Teachers receive 20% off membership to the Seattle Art Museum. Proof of current employment as an educator is required. Teachers with valid ID also receive a 12% discount in the SAM SHOP all year round! ARTS EDUCATION MONTH AT SAM Governor Gregoire has proclaimed May as Arts Education Month and SAM is celebrating in a big way. We honor the teachers, parents, youth workers, docents and families engaged in this work, and we thank you for supporting creative learning for all students. In appreciation, throughout May we will offer educator passes to visit the Seattle Art Museum—please email us with your name and contact information and we will mail you a free admission pass to any of SAM's three sites. Show your support for SAM’s School + Educator Programs by becoming a fan of our SAM Educators Facebook page or by joining our educator mailing list.   NEW SCHOOL TOUR! Global Perspectives: SAM's African Collection (grades 6–12) Wednesdays–Fridays, October 5, 2011–June 15, 2012 SAM Downtown, 1300 First Avenue Starting in Fall 2011 SAM will be offering a new school tour specifically designed to engage middle and high school students with the museum's African art collection. Experience the energy, history and deep meaning of the African collection through a new tour focused on social issues and events currently affecting the African continent. Students demonstrate learning through in-gallery writing and discussions. Sign up for a Global Perspectives school tour Check out a full listing of school tour options for the 2011–2012 school year   STUDENT ART SHOW Seattle Public Schools 2011 Naramore Middle and High School Art Exhibition May 5–June 5, 2011 SAM Downtown, 1300 First Avenue In honor of Arts Education Month, SAM put the amazing achievements of local students and arts specialists on display! Students participating in the exhibition have taken courses in visual arts led by Seattle Public School's highly qualified arts specialists. An opening reception was held on May 5, 2011 and the high school awards will be part of Art Attack: Teen Night Out at SAM on May 13, 2011.   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Global Resources For Your Classroom: Educator Workshop Friday August 5, 2011, 10:30 am–3:30 pm Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 East Prospect Street Looking for new ways to integrate visual art and global cultures into your classroom? Come to SAM's summer curriculum boot-camp! We will share current best practices and provide information and training on how to use our free resources. Participants will build new lesson plans for the classroom and share feedback with their peers. Workshop participants will receive teaching materials, entrance to the museum, four Washington State Clock Hours and lunch. Costs: $40 regular/$32 students/$20 members. More information... Register for the Global Resources Educator Workshop today   OUT IN THE COMMUNITY The Road Map for Education Results is a new initiative of the Community Center for Education Results (CCER). The goal of the Road Map project is to double the number of students in South King County and South Seattle who are on track to graduate from college or earn a career credential by 2010. Many other community-based learning intiatives are being formed locally and nationally. To learn more check out the resources section of CCER's website. We also hope that you will join SAM as we particpate in the Education Results Network, a group of individuals and organizations committed to supporting the efforts of the Road Map project.   ARTS EDUCATION IN THE NEWS This is a challenging time for arts education across the nation as funding continues to be cut from government, school and program budgets. In response, arts educators must continue to advocate about the many ways that the arts positively impact our communities. For example, the University of Washington produced an economic impact study stating that the recent Picasso exhibition at SAM generated a $66 million dollar economic impact for Washington state. For more information on this study visit the SAM blog.   MAY ART PICK Works Selected Just for Educators from SAM's Global Collections Inspired by Sylvia Plath's writing and biography, visual artist Ross Palmer Beecher created the Sylvia Plath Quilt in 1980 to honor the late poet. Beecher adds her artistic approach and creativity to the innovative words of Sylvia Plath, using text and imagery to tell a public and private narrative. Who has inspired and informed your art education? In honor of Arts Education Month, we encourage you to consider who or what prompted you to think more creatively about the world around you.   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where can I get information about arts education advocacy for parents/caregivers in my classroom? SAM recommends using ArtsEd Washington's new website to access resources related to arts education advocacy. ArtsEd Washington works to ensure that all students in Washington state have access to a complete education that includes the arts. Learn more about their great work at artsedwashington.org.   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, 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). IMAGE Header: Art making in SAM's Nordstrom Art Studio, Spring 2010. Photo: Justin Gollmer.         Update profile Privacy policy Unsubscribe