THE PROGRAM:

All About Clay! – Working closely with the teacher, this program introduces clay as a medium of self-expression. In conjunction with the curriculum, the chosen art project adds an artistic and personal layer or meaning to the given subject and offer students a creative way to explore their own experiences about a specific topic.

The students will create three-dimensional works from two-dimensional drawings. They will learn how to hand build using a variety of techniques. Students will glaze their work and colour theory concepts will be discussed. By tracing their process and through self and group evaluation, the students will learn how to think creatively and to solve problems. They will work with spatial relations to create a three-dimensional piece of art.

THE PROGRAM:

Make Your Own Message with Stencils and Silkscreens  is a fun and engaging way for students of all ages to explore the world of commercial design. Students will discover the techniques and diverse contemporary practices that have inspired the world of logo design. They will have the opportunity to develop their own stencil designs and then silkscreen them on products such as t-shirts and cards. Silkscreening equipment will be provided for the period of the workshop. Teachers will come away with an understanding of how to set up and maintain a lo-tech and cost efficient silkscreening studio. This workshop can be adapted to fit with specific curriculum goals or special event preparations, where students can create their own promotional materials. Through partnering with older students, this workshop is adaptable to younger grades.

THE PROGRAM:

Storytelling through Hoop Dance is a workshop that is based on traditional values and contemporary pedagogical tools.   It offers a fast-paced, interactive approach to traditional teaching and knowledge. Jessica shares the cultural origins and stories behind Hoop Dance.  The students learn about the original intents and purposes of the Hoop Dance:  healing, self-expression, connectivity and education.   Jessica encourages the creative development of the students in each age group. Students can have fun, enjoy physical exercise, and by the end of the workshops, achieve higher self esteem and self-respect, while learning about traditional Cree, Ojibwa or Blackfoot teachings.

Annie is open, flexible, and resourceful. She will work hard to meet your school’s particular needs, creative vision and to accommodate your particular schedule.

THE PROGRAM:

Mural Making – Annie guides students through the exciting process of making a permanent school mural. Participants work alongside the artist to conduct research, design, and collectively paint a mural using a range of techniques, tools and materials. The collaborative process of planning, researching and painting result in a beautiful legacy for the school, and a positive learning opportunity for students. The goal of the residency is to create a mural that is compositionally pleasing, that involves participation of many students, and that combines themes, histories and core values that hold special meaning to students, staff, and community. Students will learn about the history of murals and will experiment with lighting, symbolism, perspective, scale and proportion, blending and mixing paints.

Annie’s hands-on method of working directly with small groups of students translates to a memorable, enriching experience for everyone. The process is flexible and will be altered to meet the school’s needs.

Karin has always had a profound interest in language and literature, a passion that comes through in her programs for young writers. As a graduate student at Harvard University, Karin studied ancient Hebrew, Greek and Akkadian in order to delve into the fascinating texts of the Ancient Near East. Karin continues to expand her writing skills and love of the written word by exploring new literary horizons, most recently writing for film.

THE PROGRAM:

From Spark to Finish! – Karin’s fun, interactive creative writing program will help students to transform the first spark of an idea into expressive, engaging pieces of literary art. Karin will present techniques and strategies to help students learn the craft of creative writing, from brainstorming ideas, to writing a first draft, to the all-important stage of revising. Throughout the program, students will use these techniques to complete a short piece of creative writing. Each session will involve group discussion time, fun writing activities, and individual writing time. Students, working with their peers, will also give and receive positive feedback and constructive criticism, another invaluable aspect of the writing process. Throughout the program, Karin will share excerpts from her own books, presenting earlier drafts and the final published versions. Students will compare and analyze these drafts, seeing first-hand how a published story evolves from idea to book.

Alejandra is currently teaching art to people of all ages, through workshops and classes offered in her studio, La Casa del Alebrije. Her goal is to offer unique programs based on the Alebrije concept, designed to nourish and encourage her students’ creativity through many different themes and mediums. All programs incorporate the use of recycled and reused materials.

THE PROGRAM:

Alebrijes are colourful, fantastic and magical creatures of your imagination made from papier maché .  Students will learn about the history and cultural significance of Albrijes.  As you create them it feels as though they are telling you how they want to look and that their purpose is to protect those who own them.  Choosing from a series of pre-cut images, students will incorporate their creatures into a background to produce a bas-relief  effect. Focusing on their creativity, through combinations of colours, animal shapes, forms, textures and materials, students will understand the connection an artist has with their unique creative work.

Finding a name for their Alebrije and filling the “Certificate of Originality” will draw the students into a very meaningful relationship with their artwork.

Ofield’s latest project is called Grand Analog.  Grand Analog won Best Hip Hop Recording Of The Year in 2009 at the Western Canadian Music Awards for the Touch Your Toes EP and again in 2010 for The Metropolis Is Burning.

THE PROGRAM:

Beats, Rhymes, & Life – Hip Hop as well as Electronic Music have become highly influential genres with youth today. The objective of this project is to encourage students to examine their relationship to society and their responsibility to themselves ass well as their planet by creating and performing their own lyrical & musical compositions. Prior to the start of the residency, the artists will consult with teachers regarding topics and themes. Students will explore the world outside the schools, collecting/recording environmental sounds, which will become an integral part of their compositions. Through phonemic and rhyming exercises, students will compose song lyrics in small groups. Students will learn how to produce music with computer software (Pro Tools, Reason, & Ableton), which will be provided by the artist. An “In school” studio will be brought in and built to give students the students the opportunity to record In a real sound studio.  At the end of the residency each student will have a personal copy of their own masterpiece.

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For a copy of the plan, please e-mail:
info@artscouncil.mb.ca

The Manitoba Foundation for the Arts honours dedicated Manitoba individuals and organizations that go above and beyond their daily professions to use art in ways that enhance the communities they live in and the overall quality of life in Manitoba.

Urban Community Award sponsored by The Investors Group ($5,000)
(Winnipeg and Brandon) A Manitoba organization such as a community or institution that has developed and implemented a significant project in the arts within their community. Educational institutions are excluded.  

The Lee Cameron Arts in Education Award sponsored by The Richardson Foundation ($5,000)
A living Manitoba artist, teacher or volunteer, or Manitoba organization that has made an extraordinary contribution to arts in education and the advancement of curriculum through the arts in Manitoba. Arts educators K to Senior 4 are only eligible for the work they do above and beyond their professional obligations.

For award information & nomination form click here.
info@artscouncil.mb.ca |  (204) 945-2237  |  TOLL FREE IN MB: 1-866-994-2787

Click here for REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE  March 15^th, 2012 (apply early as space is limited)

REGISTRATION COST  $45.00 (includes lunch, refreshments, & art supplies) Artists currently working in Artists in the Schools & ArtsSmarts are subsidized by the MAC.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Anastasia Sych-Yereniuk & Lori Harding-Chochinov
High-risk Students and Art-making: Experiences from Strathcona School

ARTIST’S WORKSHOPS
Mosaics: Dimitry Melman
Hip Hop Dancing: Ofield Williams
Slam Poetry: Nereo Eugenio

ED TALKS
Printmaking in the High Arctic – Karen Cornelius
Identity of the Teaching Artist – Allison Moore
How to Thrive & Survive on the Road – Sister Dorothy
… AND MORE!

For more information contact:

Aliza Amihude
Conference Coordinator
aamihude@artscouncil.mb.ca
204-945-2237

October to December 2011

Artists in Community Residency
Community Connections and Access
Film/Video Production Grants
Film/Video Project Grants
Film/Video Script Development Grant
2012-13 Touring Directory
Touring for Individuals/Small Ensembles – Dance, Music & Theatre
Artists in the Schools – Artist Applications for 2012-13 directory
Deep Bay Artists’ Residency in Riding Mountain National Park of Canada
Aboriginal Arts Creative Development
Aboriginal Arts Mentorship, Training & Development
Operating Grant for Book Publishers
Literary Arts Service Organizations
Book Publishing Project Grant
Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction

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Where conflicts of interest arise in the peer adjudication process, the juror or assessor, at the meeting, will disclose his/her interest, withdraw from the meeting during the discussion of the application and abstain from voting.