Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Students will create mixed-media maps of real and imagined places to foster thinking about space, place, and community. Literacy, social justice, and math concepts are integrated into curriculum.
Day 1: Understanding maps
Students will look at examples of maps and talk about needs of community members
Begin paper decoration for map building. (Stamping, drawing, or paint)
Day 2: Building Communities
Students will begin collaging maps using decorated and recycled papers and other mixed- media assemblage, modge-podge, etc.
Day 3: Finishing and Reflecting
Students will add marks with various drawing implements to add details, show distance, direction, and labeling.
Students will share and reflect on their projects as a group.
This program offered by: Jess Graff
Program Model: In Class
Art Form: Visual Art
Curriculum Connections: Community Building, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Justice, Social Studies, World Cultures
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, K
Program Requirements: Space for projects to dry flat in classroom
Instruction Language(s):
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 3
About the Artist
Jess Graff has delivered arts-based programs in the Pacific NW for nearly 15 years. She has participated in many gallery shows and residency programs at schools, art centers, and museums. Her work ranges from sculptural ceramics to fibers and paint media.
"I'm so happy! I look around me and see everybody doing what I want to be doing! Inventing!" --Student, age 7
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 | Supplies | $4 per student | |
| In Class | Additional Planning | 45.00 | Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc. |
| In Class | Culminating Event | 85.00 | Artist time to oversee a student performance, gallery event, etc. |
| In Class | Planning Meeting | 45.00 | An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies. |
| In Class | Prep Hours | 45.00 | Time spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.). . Plan on .5-1 hour per classroom session. |
| In Class | Mileage/Travel Costs | 64.00 | IRS rate per mile round trip from Lents, plus driving time. This program is available across Oregon and Washington. For programs over one hour from Portland, private lodging is required. |
| In Class | Teacher Workshop | 170.00 | A 90 minute workshop for teachers. |
| In Class | Residency Session | 85.00 | 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 | Family Arts Night Workshop | 205.00 | A 90 minute workshop for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends. |
| In Class | 50 min Workshop Session | 85.00 | A one session program with students- 50 minutes. |