Rainforest ArtLink Art Work Displayed

Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:00 AM
We  are proud to share "...art pieces [from the Rainforest ArtLink Program] on display at the Arlington Heights Science night last week.  There was a huge turnout of parents and family members celebrating the school’s rainforest work.  They shared the Guatemalan art [from their partner class] along with many other activities with everyone in the community.”  - Maria Ghiso, Education Program Manager, Rainforest Alliance, NY, NY
Arlington Heights Elementary School is one of our USA partner classes located in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a public school that serves 506 students in grades K-5.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Friday, May 25, 2012 10:59 AM
We wish everyone a happy holiday weekend!  This wonderful and patriotic piece of art is currently on exhibit at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk as a part of our 2012 International Children's Art Exhibit. The young artist is Katie B. L. from the Rowayton Elementary School in Norwalk, CT USA. In Katie's description of her art work she states, "I am trying to show love of my country and how important it is to me."  

2012 Art Partners of the Year

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:48 AM
2012 Art Partners of the Year at the opening reception of the 2012 International Children's Art Exhibit on May 17, 2012 at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, CT USA. Two extraordinary educators in front of their student's art work, on the left, from Chicago, IL, USA, Ms. Camille Johnson and on the right, from The Gambia, Ms. Fatou Bin Jobe.
Please stop by and see this incredible art exhibit at the Maritime Aquarium located upstairs in the cafe area (free of charge) from now until August 2012.

Friday, May 11, 2012 6:36 AM

Our opening artists' reception will be held on Thursday May 17, 2012 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT. The event will run from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the cafe area.  There is no admission fee for going into the cafe (located upstairs) to view the exhibit. This exhibit will run through the summer.
"Putting Myself in the Picture" features over 150 pieces of art created by talented young artists from 30 countries.
This exhibit represents the culmination of our ArtLink programs efforts to help make students worldwide aware, understand and appreciate one another’s cultures as well as their own.

Sri Lankan Artist Honored

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:32 AM

This year’s ArtLink Teacher Handbook cover features art created by a young artist from Sri Lanka.  The name of the art work is “Fishing on Poles” by K. A. Erandinie S. from the Children’s Art Circle/ Colombo Children’s Book Society in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The artist describes her work, “In this picture there is swimming and swimming is good for your health.” The image features local fisherman balanced on poles with nets, ready to fish. Fishermen on poles/stilts have come to represent patient perseverance in Sri Lanka for centuries and it is a tradition passed down from generation to generation.
Erandine is presenting the handbook, with her art on the cover, to President Mahinda Rajapaksa.  Pictured next to Erandinie is her very proud father, D.Ambalampitiya.

Announcing Art Partners of the Year!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 10:00 AM

 


We are thrilled to announce the 2012 USA and International Art Partner(s) of the Year for outstanding work in this year’s ArtLink programs.

"Baseball in Action" by Eduardo S. from  Amundsen High School, Chicago IL, USA
  

2012 USA Art Partner of the Year is from Chicago IL, Amundsen High School, the teacher is Ms. Camille Johnson.
2012 International Art Partner of the Year is from The Gambia, the coordinator is Ms. Fatou Bin Jobe.

"Life Dancing" by Masabe HS J. from Marina International School, The Gambia

It has been an exciting year, the thoughtful work produced and the important ideas shared between all our partner classes, domestically and internationally, has made for an extremely valuable and insightful experience for everyone.
We look forward to working with all our partners again next year and to continue to educate young people by encouraging their awareness, understanding, and appreciation of other cultures, as well as their own.  Here is the link to apply for next year, ArtLink Application.

Free In service Workshop - Exploring World Culture Through Art

Friday, April 27, 2012 11:24 AM
We will be holding a free in service workshop on exploring world culture through art on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 9:00am  - 12:00 noon. This workshop is for upper elementary and middle school educators to learn to use primary source artwork to enhance student understanding of subject matter including other world cultures, world history and the environment. We invite you to become a "cultural detective" by examining student art from around the world. We will also be offering the opportunity to experience videoconferencing with a classroom located in the heart of the Guatemalan rainforest.
This workshop will be held at Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850.
CEU's will be offered.
Discounts on our programs will be offered to those who attend.
For more information contact us at: worldlink@creativeconnections.org


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