Check Out Our Learners on Instagram + A Visit to Mass MoCA

Greetings from the art studio!  We are settling in to our new school schedules and getting back to art room routines.  Great learning and discoveries are happening.  One of my favorite ways to share our artists' greatness is to post on Instagram.  This year I'm going to find the time to share more often.  You can follow my account  at AliTeachesArt.  Like the blog, I do not post kiddo's faces without family permission.  You might see a couple pictures of my pets on there too. :)

Kenny Rivero   Salute (caravan), 2018  Oil on Canvas

This painting made me wonder.  I would love to talk with the artist about his thoughts and feelings!

Last night I visited North Adams for an art teacher open house at Mass MoCA.  I wish we could take every student on a field trip to this fantastic museum, but the long drive and bus schedules make that really tricky.  Fortunately the Kidspace at the museum is always free.  Our local libraries have passes, plus EBT cards act as free passes for area museums.  Next time I find myself in North Adams, I'm going to stop into Kidspace for a few minutes to experience the exhibit and make some art with the hands on activities.  You could too! :)

Find time for art, you'll be glad you did.  Love, Ms. B.

Back in the Swing of Learning in the Studio

Our first Monday of the school year was yesterday and the first day of art class is officially in the books for all learners.   Art class is off to a wonderful and creative start.  I am looking forward to a year filled with wonderful artistic discoveries, art adventures, and beautiful artwork centered around learning!    Artfully, Ms. Benton

 Students share ideas for next steps as they talk about their paintings.

 Artists finished painting experiments with crayon, marker, and watercolors. 

 Some students visit the book center when they are finished creating.

 Kindergarten artists created a visual journal to draw and write in during art class. 

Students' artwork reflects their interests and personal art experiments.  Artists are problem solvers!