November is ART ADVENTURE!

Created and overseen by the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), Art Adventure is an art appreciation program funded by the OLE PTA.

Parent volunteers — known as a ‘Picture Person” — trained by Mia visit each classroom three times with artwork reproductions from Mia’s collection. Each Picture Person uses open-ended questions and group discussion to help students describe what they see, to notice details, to understand how the parts form a whole idea, and to support their opinions or preferences with sound reasons.

This year’s Art Adventure theme, Cultural Reflections in Art, introduces our students to six very different works of art ranging from a 1st-2nd Century Chinese sculpture to a 1950’s U.S. folk-style oil painting.

DID YOU KNOW that general admission to Mia galleries is FREE—all day, every day, for everyone—no ticket required? Ask your student about the artwork discussed in their classroom and take them to Mia to see the real deal! http://new.artsmia.org/

The link below shows all the artwork from this month’s theme.

http://new.artsmia.org/discover/art-adventure/cultural-reflections-in-art/

If you missed the Art meeting

If you missed the art orientation meeting last night, not to worry! You can still volunteer in your student’s classroom for one of our amazing art programs!

Review the PowerPoint that was shown at the meeting.

If you know which specific art volunteer position you would like, please sign up here:  https://goo.gl/forms/wkl39jUHFHmN2GKk1

 

Welcome to 2016-17 school year

We are getting ready for another great school year of Art with the Otter Lake students and we’re excited to get started! Our website includes both Art Adventure and Art in the Classroom.

Art Orientation –  Please join us on Wednesday, September 21, from 2:45 to 3:15 in the Art Room for the Otter Lake Art orientation.

Volunteer Sign-up – As we prepare for the Art year, we need coordinators and volunteers for all classes.  If you can help, please sign up at the volunteer sign-up link,   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ2rqiar2fMRH6Qy3k46SpXcrTXkARLQ2B02AzdtYAId3koA/viewform

• Art Adventure Volunteer – 3 – 45 minute sessions in November.  Training provided at the MIA in October (very helpful but not necessary), discussion-only classroom time to explore global art appreciation concepts.
• Art In The Classroom (AITC) Class Lead – 1x/month for 4 art lessons starting in December.  Schedule art dates with your child’s classroom teacher according to his or her schedule and the availability of the art room.  Lead the instruction and discussion of the projects with the students.
• AITC Class Volunteers – These helpers provide extra help for the Class Lead on the day of the project.  They help set up the art room for the projects, assist students during class, and help clean up the room.

Check out the website here:  https://otterlakeartintheclassroom.wordpress.com/about/

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Smythe at heather.smythe2@gmail.com. We cannot make this program work without help from parents like you! Thank you!!

The OLE Art Team

November is ART ADVENTURE month!

What is Art Adventure?

It is an art appreciation program created and overseen by the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA). A trained volunteer (known as a Picture Person) visits your child’s classroom three times during November with artwork reproductions from MIA’s collection. Each Picture Person uses open-ended questions and group discussion to help students describe what they see, to notice details, to understand how the parts form a whole idea, and to support their opinions or preferences with sound reasons.

This year’s Art Adventure theme is “Artists’ Inspirations” and introduces Otter Lake Elementary students to six very different works of art ranging from a 18th century jade sculpture from China to a Georgia O’Keefe painting from 1956. Check out the link below for a glimpse at the amazing art your child is experiencing this month! And don’t forget… the original works of art are at MIA where admission is free every day!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/minneapolisinstituteofarts/sets/72157635048065790/

Art Orientation powerpoint slides

If you weren’t able to make the Art Orientation meeting you can download a copy of the slide show here.

Welcome to the 2015-16 school year

We are getting ready for another great school year of Art with the Otter Lake students and we’re excited to have you join us! Our website includes both Art in the Classroom and Art Adventure.  Come see us at the Art Table at meet the teacher tonight!

Volunteer Sign up – As we prepare for the Art year, we need coordinators and volunteers for all of the classes.  If you can help, please sign up at the volunteer sign up link,  http://goo.gl/forms/FtxZG6cpkM

• Classroom Coordinator – These leaders schedule art dates with their classroom teacher according to his or her schedule and the schedule of the art room.  They also lead the instruction and discussion of the projects with the students.
• Volunteers – These helpers provide extra help for the Coordinator on the day of the project.  They help set up the art room for the projects, assist students, and help clean up the room.

Otter Lake Art Orientation – Please join us on Wednesday, September 16 from 2:45 to 3:30 in the Art Room for the Otter Lake Art Orientation.  See you there!

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Smythe at heather.smythe2@gmail.com. We cannot make this program work without help from parents like you! Thank you!!

The OLE Art Team

December Art Concept- TEXTURE

The end of the year is here but we’re still going strong with Art at OLE. This month we are focusing on the art concept of texture and there are some fun projects in store for the students.

4th Graders have already made their clay masks and they are in the process of being fired before they can be glazed.

Thank you so much for all of your time and help. The beautiful artwork shows how much you are giving to the program!

Fall Leaves – Wonderful Job 1st Graders!

Look at the amazing job the first graders did on their Fall Leaf Clay Project!!  I think the clay projects are both the students and parents favorite Art in the Classroom project.  What great mementos for our students and their parents for years to come!!

Great work 1st graders!! And thanks to the wonderful OLE Art volunteers who make it all happen!!

November Art Concept – SHAPE

Hello and welcome to November with Art at OLE! We are starting our second month and we hope all of you had a great start with your classes. We’ve noticed some great art work on the walls of OLE so thank you for making the building so beautiful.

This month’s art concept is Shape. Students will be learning the difference between Geometric Shape and Organic/Natural Shape.  Geometric Shapes are squares, triangles, rectangles;  Organic/Natural Shapes are shapes found in nature like leaves, clouds, tree, etc. Check out our website to see the great shape projects that we will be creating this month.

First graders will be making their clay leaves this week. This project is always a favorite of students and parents alike.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact your grade level coordinator. We will be happy to help you.

Finally, catch up on all things OLE Art at our website: https://otterlakeartintheclassroom.wordpress.com/

We are very thankful for all of our wonderful Volunteers in the Art Program!
Have a very thankful November!

OLE ART Team

October Art Concept – Line

The Art Room was buzzing yesterday as all of the Grade Level Coordinators were getting ready for the month of October.  We are so excited to be back in the art room this year! All of the grade level bins are stocked with lesson plans, discussion notes and art supplies, ready for the kiddos to make some fabulous art projects.   5th grade will be making their clay projects this month.

Classroom Coordinators are busy setting up their October art dates and will be getting in touch with their Volunteers soon.

October’s concept is LINE.  One of my favorite quotes in art is from Paul Klee,

A line is a dot that went for a walk.

Lines are the most basic element of drawing.  Lines can go up and down, back and forth, straight or curvey.  Artists use contour lines to make art work look more interesting and realistic.

Thank you so much for your help.  Have fun doing Art this month!!

OLE ART Team