WAM Art All State 25th Anniversary Exhibit
Art - Exhibit
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - Saturday, June 2, 2012 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
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| Suggested Audiences: | Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, Adult, Elders | |
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Worcester Art Museum Higgins Education Wing 55 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA 01609 |
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| Cost: | FREE | |
| Sponsored by: | This program is supported in part by the David J. Freelander Memorial Education Fund and other contributors throughout the years, including gifts from alumni and parents and an annual gift from the Ostrowski Family in memory of Christopher Ostrowski, AAS '96. | |
| Description: | As part of our Celebration of the 25th year of Art All State, and to recognize our over 3,300 alumni, an Exhibition of Alumni Work and Creativity will be held in the Worcester Art Museums Higgins Education Wing from May 22nd to June 2nd. Launched in 1987 through an off-hand suggestion of a retired art teacher, Art All-State brings together some of the most talented juniors from across the state for an intensive two-day art experience. The students, competitively selected, collaborate with artist/mentors to create group installations inspired by the Museum's collections. Through gallery and studio experiences AAS challenges and inspires these participants to think creatively about themselves and the role that art can play in life after high school. Eight studio groups are each lead by two professional artists, who help facilitate the students in the creative process. The artists, who come from a variety of different art disciplines, also act as mentors for the student participants. AAS relies on an important network of art education professionals for both support and volunteering. The grass roots nature of the program where art teachers nominate students from their schools, are involved in the selection of student participants and assist at the event can be seen as key to its longevity and success. Art All-State is a formative experience for many of our three thousand alumi. Kristy Thomley, a '97 alum now living and working in Los Angeles as a production designer, recently contacted the program to say, Time and again, when people ask me why or how I became involved in set design and art production, I come back to a singular pivotal event - Art All-State. Thank you, Art All-State, for inspiring me to continue with a life full of creation and art. Art All-State is a collaboration of the Massachusetts Art Education Association and the Worcester Art Museum. This program is supported in part by the David J. Freelander Memorial Education Fund and other contributors throughout the years, including gifts from alumni and parents and an annual gift from the Ostrowski Family in memory of Christopher Ostrowski, AAS '96. For info: email artallstate@worcesterart.org , and check out the Art All State Alumni FaceBook page. |
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| More Information: |
Website: http://www.worcesterart.org E-mail: artallstate@worcesterart.org Phone: 508-799-4406 Entered by: Worcester Art Museum (information@worcesterart.org) |
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