Joy Murals

Students create a playful, collage polka dot installation for any indoor space that needs uplifting. Note: This is not a long term installation, but rather an infusion of color and pattern for as long as the school feels appropriate. Materials will likely last for a school year, but not longer. This project can be done in 2, 3 or 4 sessions depending on the needs and budget of the school.
We begin with what designer Ingrid Fetell Lee calls the aesthetics of joy: patterns, round shapes, bright colors, multiplicity and lightness. We then take these elements of joy and research and apply them to our creative exploration.
Process:
– We begin every session with a different grounding exercise, learning a number of self soothing tools throughout the residency.
– We explore the elements of joy and how contemporary artists use these elements in their artwork. Students will draw what feels good and develop patterns from their own imagination.
– Students will learn about affirmations and what if questions and explore how to develop a pattern that is in relationship with an affirmation.
– We experiment with paper collage and pattern. Students may make an “inspiration poster” to take home.
– Finally each individual creates a round collage on cardboard that becomes a polka dot in the large joy mural installation! This exemplifies how we are all unique and when we work together we can make a great impact.
– Reflection on the tools we have learned for self care and how it felt to do a creative project together

This program offered by: Beth Wilson

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Details

Program Model: In Class

Art Form: Visual Art

Curriculum Connections: Community Building, Language Arts, Social-Emotional Learning

Grades: 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Adult, K, Pre-K

Program Requirements: Computer and projector, site for installation and ladder. A lockable storage space with a table.

Instruction Language(s): English

Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 3

Beth Wilson

About the Artist

Beth Wilson

Beth is a Northwest native and has been making art for over 30 years. She pulls materials from everyday life, relying on them to guide her and give their experience to her artwork. Sometimes her work is small and made alone; gestures of gratitude. Sometimes it is big and made in community; gestures of transformation. What it all has in common is the power to create a sense of connection; to self, and community and the planet that sustains us. Our white supremist culture has stripped us of this sense of connection, of our humanness. With each piece she is tending to our loss, cultivating connections, and strengthening routes and bridges back to our humanity.

"Beth's insight and intuition are inspiring. Her efficiency and flexibility make her a pleasure to work with." --Lisa Belt, PTA president Ockley Green Middle School

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Program Costs

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 MethodTypeCostDescription
In ClassMaterials Preparation Fee114.00Time spent preparing materials outside of program days.
In ClassInstallation FeeInstallation is $80/hour. 100 students=about an hour of installation
In ClassPrep Hours114.00Time spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.). One hour of prep per day on site.
In ClassSupplies$3 per student for mural supplies
In ClassCulminating Event114.00Artist time to oversee a student performance, gallery event, etc.
In ClassMileage/Travel Costs$15 per hour drive time from North Portland. This program is available within 25 miles of Portland.
In ClassAdditional Planning114.00Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc.
In ClassPlanning Meeting114.00An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies.
In ClassFamily Arts Night Workshop171.00A 90 minute workshop for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends.
In Class50 min Workshop Session114.00A one session program with students- 50 minutes.
In ClassTeacher Workshop171.00A 90 minute workshop for teachers.
In ClassResidency Session114.00Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost.
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