Creating An Art Show From Scratch

Week 3  - Art Work Management   Researching my first student art show has been a real eye-opener. Sure, you need art – that's a given! But the planning goes way beyond just collecting masterpieces. Deciding on a theme, choosing the right number of pieces per student, and figuring out storage are just a few of the many considerations that sprouted up during my research. It seems like a simple concept, but there's a surprising amount of work that goes into making it a reality. To tackle these challenges, I've broken down the process into a series of steps for a smooth and successful show. Step One: Portfolio Power First things first: storage! With 150 to 250 portfolios per school across three locations, space is a major concern. Individual bins just won't cut it. Many art teachers have shared creative solutions online, from collective storage in large containers with dividers (like those in some Art Education University videos) to vertical dividers on existing shelves (a...

Down the Rabbit Hole, Planning an Art Show While initially daunting, planning an elementary school art show has become an exciting prospect for me. The more I delve into the process, the more I discover its multifaceted nature. It's a captivating "rabbit hole" of creativity and organization! Down the Rabbit Hole - Part Two  by Stephen K  When first approached about an art show, I readily admitted I needed to complete my teaching credentials before diving in. Now, with graduation on the horizon (December 2024) and a master's degree anticipated in Spring 2025, I'm enthusiastic about bringing this project to life! Interestingly, all three private schools I currently work for have expressed interest in hosting an art show in Spring 2025. My initial research yielded a comprehensive list of considerations, a roadmap for planning success. These include setting a date, creating a timeline, and establishing a budget. The decision to sell student artwork, choose a theme...

"We know the Arts develop creative thinkers who can effectively employ 21st-century, critical-thinking skills with confidence, persistence, and success. In fact, according to “Facts & Figures” from Americans for the Arts, a student who engages in the Arts is four times more likely to be recognized academically, is twice as likely to graduate college, scores nearly 100 points higher on their SATs, and is five times LESS likely to dropout than their peers. Clearly, the Arts are critical."  - Arts Education Advocacy Initiative, Arizona Citizens for for the Arts. As an art teacher, I often hear the students say that "Art has no relevance outside of Art Class". I always challenge this thinking by asking them a few questions. "Have you watched a movie lately... Well an artist made the Movie Poster."  "Did you read a book this week... graphic designer created the layout with the pictures and text." "Did you eat cereal this week... Photographer ...

I love this video because it is a really good way to explain why Visual Arts Class is so important. I find at my schools that not only do I struggle with the students seeing the importance of my class. But worse I feel that I have to justify the importance of the class to the administration. I currently teach at 3 private schools, and one school definitely does not see the importance of the class. To add to that, for the past 2 years the school has provided me with ZERO DOLLARS to buy supplies. Thats right, I have not Art Budget or Funds. To add insult to injury, the principal insinuates all projects can be done with markers and color pencils. When she describes lesson plans, she always uses an example of learning about "Jonny Apple Seed."  If your confused to what she is referring to, you are not alone. I have no clue what that has to do with learning about the Elements of Art or Principles of Design.  I think my first hurtle with creating an Art Show at this school, will be...

 

Welcome to my Journey of learning how to create an art show.