Art in Action
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"Art is to me the glorification of the human spirit, and as such it is the cultural documentation of the time in which it is produced." |
How to Volunteer
Classroom Docents: Volunteer to guide the students through the Art in Action lessons. No prior art knowledge or artistic ability is necessary. Free training is provided at the Art in Action main campus in Menlo Park. Classroom
Volunteers: Volunteer to provide assistance in the classroom during Art in Action lesson. This involves minor prep work, passing out materials, supporting the students through their project, and collecting materials.
Mounting/Labeling: Most artwork is mounted on paperwork and all artwork needs to be labeled with the students name. Labels for each project/class will be provided. This is a great take home project.
Library Docents: Once a month each grade’s artwork is featured at the main library and Mollie Stone’s. This task involves changing out the art at both sites on an appointed date/time. (usually Weds. am)
Lesson Plans: http://www.artinaction.org/w/SchoolProgram
Contacts:
Lead Coordinator: Anne Barsi 650-333-7858 queensfancy@yahoo.com
Lead Coordinator: Sandy Lazalde sandylazalde@comcast.net
Training:
Art in Action offers free docent training for every program level at their Menlo Park office. The dates are show below. Please follow this link to learn about the docent and teacher training and registration: http://www.artinaction.org/webpage/training
The Importance of Art Education
- Art education engages students and honors various learning styles.
- Art education helps students develop observation, analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills that transfer to other areas of study.
- Art education promotes an understanding of personal identity, community contexts and global cultures.
- Through art education students acquire the skills and exercise the creativity necessary for success.
- Art education can bring every subject to life increasing interest in historical and geographical topics, math and science, literature and language arts, social science and religious
