Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Announcement: As we navigate a leadership transition and focus on financial planning, our summer programming will center on Arts, Care, and Connection. This intentional pause in other activities will help strengthen our foundation as we prepare to relaunch our core Right Brain Initiative this fall—supporting students, schools, and teaching artists with renewed energy and focus. Arts for Learning Northwest remains deeply committed to making arts and creativity accessible to all.
Take a look at nature through the lens of an artist; draw the lines, paint the colors and assemble the shapes in this hands-on multi-media residency. Use principles of line to sketch and shade a flower, learn the warms and contrasting cools to paint a cherry blossom, and build shapes together to make a paper collage or fused glass butterfly. Choose a subject matter that fits with curriculum, and the students make 3 or 4 take-home projects. This residency will focus on using specific elements of art to see and create the beauty of nature.
The artist will encourage students to explore the qualities of each art medium- some will find a whole new form of expression. Each student will create a unique and expressive form of art.
This program offered by: Mark Brody
Program Model: In Class
Art Form: Visual Art
Curriculum Connections: Science, World Cultures
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Program Requirements: Small, temporary storage area for art projects
Instruction Language(s): English
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 4
PLEASE NOTE: Arts for Learning NW has paused its support of all residencies, workshops and performances outside of Right Brain Initiative contracts. We encourage you to work directly with the teaching artists. If you're interested in being connected directly with this artist, please email [email protected] with your request and we'll forward your message.
About the Artist
Mark is always learning new mosaic methods, and has installed one-of-a-kind artwork in schools, libraries and hospitals. He enjoys crafting his talents to fit the needs of individual schools.
"This wonderful art work...added a touch of happiness to the school and we will remember you forever." --4th grader, Lake Oswego
Program costs are 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