2009 MAEA Art Conference!

H A P P Y ---- S P R I N G ! ! !
During spring break, I had the pleasure of attending the MAEA (Missouri Art Educators Association) Spring Conference at Tan-Tar-A Resort. I have learned so many exciting new art lessons, and I am anxious to present them to our students!!!

Some of the lessons I have learned require materials or equipment such as....

-- electric blender (for paper making)
-- metal splatter screens (found at dollar stores)
-- plastic needle point screens

-- fiber fill

-- plastic lids from yogurt & coffee containers
-- baby food plastic containers & lids
-- sequins & plastic "gems" (bling)

-- glitter paint
-- fluffy feathers
-- ribbons
-- beads
-- buttons

If you wish to donate any of the listed supplies, please let me know....
Many of the items listed can be found at garage sales!!!
Thank you for your support!!!

• DONATIONS TO THE ART DEPARTMENT ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
  Baby Wipes, Baby Wipes, Baby Wipes :) greatly needed!
  Pipe Cleaners: variety of colors
  Plaster of Paris
  Styrofoam egg cartons
  Metal Forks (used with clay)
  Styrofoam plates (undivided)
  Bucket
  Paper Towels
  Fine Point Magic Markers
  Wal-Mart Gift Cards
  Aeorsol Aqua Net Hair Spray
  Buttons
  Battery Operated Crayon Sharpener
  Glue Sticks

CODE RED>> The Art Department Needs Your Help!

CALLING ALL V-O-L-U-N-T-E-E-R-S!!!

Check out what you can do to help....

--Hang artwork in the school hallways
--Change artwork in the display case
--Organize artwork for Artsonia
--Change artwork display at Chesterfield Family Center
--Restock construction paper
--Cut/prep art supplies
--Refill glue bottles
--Make copies

If you can lend a helping hand, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Carla Weber.

Thank you for your help & supporting the Fine Arts! :)

2nd GRADE FISH SCULPTURES!

The second graders recently performed "Sounds Fishy To Me" lead by our wonderful music teacher, Ms. Sees. Check out their soft sculptures they created for the decorations!

Way to go second grade!!!

Can you find your fish? You can click on the photo to enlarge the image.

ALL SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION 2009!!!

The annual Springfield All School Art Exhibition opens 14 March at the Springfield Art Museum. This exhibition, which celebrates Youth Art Month, is selected and installed by Springfield teachers and represents the creative abilities of the City’s talented K-12 students.

Schools participating in this year’s exhibition include Summit Preparatory School, Immaculate Conception Elementary School, Greenwood Laboratory School, Saint Joseph Elementary School, Kingswood Methodist School, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Springfield Lutheran Schools, Carpenter’s Kids, Saint Agnes Elementary School, Springfield Seventh-Day Adventist, Springfield Catholic High School, and Springfield R-12 Schools.

Visit the Museum now through 19 April to see the variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works created by Springfield’s young people.

The Springfield Art Museum is free of charge and the Museum is accessible to all visitors.

The Springfield Art Museum is located at 1111 East Brookside Drive, Springfield, Missouri. For information telephone 417-837-5700. Museum hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday. The Art Museum is closed on Mondays and during City of Springfield and National Holidays. On the web at www.springfieldmogov.org/egov/art/.