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TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation Lends Support To IS183 Art School02:44PM / Tuesday, March 24, 2009
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. - IS183 Art School (IS183) today was awarded a $5,000 grant by the TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation. The grant funds will be used to develop the "Learning through Arts" program currently being tested at the Morningside Community School in Pittsfield.
The "Learning through Arts” (LtA) Program is an art making curriculum for Massachusetts elementary school children (K-5) designed to complement existing programming by reinforcing key academic concepts, as outlined by the Department of Education, through the study of an art form.
Each LtA module follows the same basic model. Students meet for 8 sessions, once a week after-school. The children are guided through art-making projects that include an element of research. The culmination of the program is an ‘art show’ and certificate ceremony to which parents, teachers and the larger community are invited.
The modules are:
“Learning Health through Mixed Media” (Kindergarten) “Learning Reading through Fiber Arts” (Grade 1) “Learning Grammar through Painting” (Grade 2) “Learning Math through Printmaking” (Grade 3) “Learning Life Science through Sculpture” (Grade 4) “Learning American History through Ceramics” (Grade 5)
The Program Ending "Art Show" for Kindergarten, First and Second Grade sessions is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th at Morningside Community School. For further information please contact IS183 Art School at 413-298-5252 x100 or info@is183.org.
IS183 Art School is a non-profit community art school encouraging people of all ages means and skill levels to enrich their lives through hands-on experience in the visual arts. Located half-way between Great Barrington and Pittsfield in the Interlaken village of Stockbridge, IS183 Art School offers year-round programs in ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber arts, sculpture, mixed media and more for children, teens and adults. |
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