Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Albert guides students in a self-discovery process of their own clown personae and in the development of a clown character and routine. Students experience a variety of clown skills, object balancing, juggling, mime, magic, make-up and costumes.
This program offered by: Albert Alter
Program Model: In Class
Art Form: Theatre
Curriculum Connections:
Grades: 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, K
Program Requirements: None.
Instruction Language(s):
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 3
About the Artist
Winner of the 2024 Impact Award and YA Artist of the Year, Albert enthusiastically shares in his art with others. He clowns in circuses, internationally, founded a theater, is an inspiring teacher, and a chemical engineer from Notre Dame.
"A master of his art form...great rapport with the students." --Teacher, Parkrose
Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705
| Delivery Method | Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Class | Equipment Use | $45-$75 per week depending on the number of classrooms or students. | |
| In Class | Prep Hours | 65.00 | Cost per hour spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.) |
| In Class | Additional Planning | 65.00 | Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc. |
| In Class | Planning Meeting | 65.00 | An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies. |
| In Class | Mileage/Travel Costs | Artist charges IRS mileage rate for all programs more than 10 miles from downtown Portland. Available within 75 miles of Portland. Greater distances possible with additional fees such as lodging. | |
| In Class | Family Arts Night Workshop | 179.00 | A 90 minute workshop for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends. |
| In Class | Residency Session | 65.00 | A residency is a program with 3 or more sessions per classroom. Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost. |
| In Class | 50 min Workshop Session | 100.00 | A one session program with students- 50 minutes. |