A Non-Profit 501c(3) The Art & Living Charitable Foundation

WHO WE ARE

• Arts Connect offers content and learningmaterials that are radically new anddifferent yet conform to state standards

• Arts Connect offers content that is basedon a technology-friendly format for theclassroom

• Arts Connect offers content that integratesMakerspace (STEM/STEAM)

Ahead of the Curve• Arts Connect offers content that integrates creativity-oriented study and activity

with core learning guidelines and state standards• Arts Connect offers content that showcases creativity-relevant achievements by

today's leading edge personalities illustrated by concrete, real-world examples

THE SITUATION

• Introducecurriculum-basedprogramsbyusingtheLanguageofArt(Color,Sound,Form)fusedwithreallifeexamples

• UseofadvancedmultimediatoolsinlinewithStateStandards,tiedintoSTEMandSTEAMprograms

• Encourageinnovationandcreativitywhilepreparingstudentsforgraduationandsuccessinanentrepreneurialeconomy

“Learningpreparesyoutocopewiththesurprises.Educationpreparesyoutocopewithcertainty...thereisnocertainty.”-StephenHeppell,ProfessorandEducationTechnologist

Asschoolsystemsstruggletokeeppacewithcontemporaryideasandtechnologies,studentsbecomeincreasinglystifledanddisinterestedintheireducation.

Our Solution

• UsingoftheLanguageofArt(Color,Sound,Form)

• Nurturingstudents’capacitytolearnbyengagingtheminenriching,real-lifescenarios,presentedindigitalmediabynotableexpertsandstudents’rolemodels

• Establishingstrongelementsofself-disciplineandstructure

• Developinglife-longhabitsofpositivebehavior

IMPACTARTSCONNECTwilllaunchitsinauguralprogrammingforgrades6-12,withitsMultimediaCurriculumSeries.

Series Features

AIM AND STRATEGY

• Tosupportandfacilitatelessonplanningforteachers,integrating21st centurytechnologyintocurriculum

• Toencourageschoolattendance,studentinterest,engagementandpersonalgrowth

• Tobringtheworldintotheclassroom,presentingunlimitedopportunitiestoeachstudent

• Toconnectstudentswithcontemporaryiconswhoseaccomplishmentsare“relevant”toyounglearners,energizingstudents’desiretosucceedinschool

ARTSCONNECTisholisticinitsapproachtocultivatingandnurturingstudentstobecomehealthy,productiveglobalcitizensandcontributingmemberstosociety.

Our Goals

DESIRED OUTCOMES

Toenrich,enlightenandexcitestudentsaboutlearning

Forchildrentodiscovertheirownuniquemeansofexpression,throughtheirpassionsandemotions,allowingthemthefreedomtoexplorenewideas

Tocontributetoacultureofcollaboration,partnership,teamworkandoverallcriticalthinking

Toenhancestudents’understandingoftheworldandbroadenedtheperspectiveoftraditionalacademics

ARTSCONNECTaspirestobethesolutiontomostoftheissueschallengingtoday’seducationsystem.

Tocounterboredom,frustration,anddisinterestwithinstudentsbyencouragingandnurturinginnovationandcreativity

Increasinggraduationratesandcollegeacceptancerateswhilediminishingdrop-outrates

• Educatorsareexpectedtomakeconnectionsandintegratevisualinstructioninordertofacilitatestudentlearning

• TheArtsStandardsrequiremakingconnectionswithotherdisciplines

• Studentsabletomakeconnectionsaremorelikelytodevelopconceptualunderstandingandapplytheirlearningwithindifferentsettings

• Elementsofartanddesignhavebecomeessentialforcommunicationsinourincreasinglyglobalizedworld

Over-Arching Connections

STATE STANDARDSARTSCONNECTwillbefacilitatedbytrainedandcertifiedclassroomteachers,fullyalignedwithStateandFederalLearningStandards.

ARTSCONNECTiswheretraditionaleducationalmethodologyintersectswithstate-of-the-art,next-generationmultimediateachingtools.

PROGRAM DESIGN

• SupporttheTeacherbest-practicevideos

• TeachtheStudentvideos- Fullclasstaughtbyteachercapturedonvideo

• Searchcapabilitiesbasedontopic,subject,grade,race,sexandculture

• Downloadablematerialsincludinglessonplans,worksheets,quizzes,testsandvocabularysheets

• Modifiedmaterialsforspecialneedsaswellasforbothadvancedstudentsandbelowaveragestudents

• MakerspacehandsonprojectsforSTEM/STEAM(ALLARTS)/HEALTHYLIVING

Design Features

ARTSCONNECTisdesignedtoensuretraditionaleducationalmethodologyintersectswithstate-of-the-art,next-generationmultimediateachingtools.

PROGRAM DESIGN (con.)

• Socialplatformforteacher-to-teacherandstudent-to-studentcollaboration

• Onlineteacherscalendarforthefullsemesterwithdownloadableclasses

• Onlinestudentscalendarmanagedbyteacher,studentsandparents

• Toolsforparentstoviewtheirchild’sprogress

• Onlinetestingsystemcustomizedperstudent

• Onlinetoolstosupportandmaintaintraditionalteachingmethodsforcursivewriting,mathematicsandproblemsolving

• Afterschoolprograms

Design Features

Piano Arc An example of Geometry in Applied Art

Custom design connects with Geometry tointroduce the creative development processbehind the “Piano Arc” piano used by LadyGaga’s pianist Brockett Parsons. Considering thecircular shape and cylindrical volume of thisradical musical instrument makes for a novellesson in Geometry, Stylistic (Form) and sound.

Day1

InventorParsonsintroduceshimselfandthereasoningandconceptbehindthePianoArc

Day2

Investigationofthedetailsbehindthesize,circumference,diameter,andradiusofthepiano

Day3

Discussionofhowsurfacearearelatestopositioningofthepianoonstage

Day4

AlookathowParsonsaccommodatedmodificationsaremadeduringthecreativeprocess

PILOT LESSON

"Andyouhavetolearnhowtotrustinyourself.Andwhenyoutrustinyourselfandyoufollowyourinterests,that'sreallywhereyoufindart."-JeffKoons,AmericanArtist

• Discoverastudent’suniquepotentialthroughtheirindividualStrengthProfile

• Identifyopportunitiesbetterindividuallysuitedforstudents

• Makeuseoftailoredandpersonalizedenrichmentactivityrecommendations

FULL CIRCLEARTSCONNECTwillalsocreateaprogramenablingeducatorstodiscoverthefullrangeoftheirstudents’talentsandbetternurturetheminfocusingandpursuingtheirpassionsinlife.

This program enables educators to:

ARTSCONNECThaseasyandimmediateaccesstocontentproductionshowcasing.

ContemporaryPioneeringandTrailblazingIconswhopracticewithinawidearrayofdisciplines,including:

ACCESS

Where we are:• MuseumsandArtinstitutesworldwide• InnovationLaboratories

Our Scope

VisualArts

FashionandDesign

Architecture

Technology

Animation

Dance

CuisineTheater

Music

AutomotiveDesign

PhysicsandAstronomy

JewelryDesign

VirtualReality

• SocialCompetence• Responsivenesstoothers• Empathy• Caring• Communications• Problem-solvingskills• Senseofself-worth• Senseofpurpose• Hopeforthefuture

SPECIAL ACCESSInadditiontoPublic,CharterandPrivateschools,ArtsConnectenablesfreeInternetaccessforspecial-needstudents,juveniledetentioncentersandstudentsinhigh-riskenvironments.

Positive benefits include:

• Discoveringuniquemeansofexpression,capturingpassionsandemotions,exploringandbuildinguponnewideas

• Growthtowardexperiencesofjoy,passionanddevotionineachaspectoflife

• Developinganenhancedunderstandingandbroadenedperspectiveoftheworldbeyondtraditionalacademics

• Beingbetterequippedtostimulateandpracticecriticalthinking,focus,imaginationandcreativity

• Heightenedawarenessofself-disciplineandpersonalresponsibilitythroughtheintegrationoflifelearning,essentialintermsofselfdevelopmentandoveralllifebalance

• Contributingtomakingtheworldabetterplace!

PERSONAL SUCCESSStudent and Educator growth benefits include:

• Individuals/Corporations• InternetCampaigns• Institutions/Foundations

• Annualgifts• Majorgiftssolicitation• Strategicpartnerships/collaborations• Plannedgifts• Pledges

• Grants• BoardofDirectorsannualcontributions• Individuals,companiesorbrandsfor

whomaprogramisbuilt

FINANCIAL STRATEGYAsaprogramsponsoredbythenon-profitArtandLivingCharitableFoundation,ArtsConnectoperationalbudget reliesheavilyonfundraisingactivities.

Potential funders include:

QUOTES“Artseducationaidsstudentsinskillsneededintheworkplace:flexibility,theabilitytosolveproblemsandcommunicate,theabilitytolearnnewskills,tobecreativeandinnovative,andtostriveforexcellence.” -JosephM.Calahan,DirectorofCorporateCommunications,XeroxCorp.

“Ihaveseenthecriticalrolethattheartsplayinstimulatingcreativityandindevelopingvitalcommunities....Theartshaveacrucialimpactonoureconomyandareanimportantcatalystforlearning,discovery,andachievementinourcountry.” -PaulG.Allen,Co-Founder,Microsoft.

“Creativityisjustconnectingthings.Creativepeopleareabletoconnectexperiences...” -SteveJobs,Founder,APPLEINC.

“Studentswhoparticipateintheartsoutperformtheirpeers onvirtuallyeverymeasure.” -ChampionsofChange:TheImpactoftheArtsonLearning(Fiske,1999)

“LogicwillgetyoufromAtoB. Imagination willtakeyoueverywhere.” -AlbertEinstein

Picturedabove:MettaWorldPeaceatLosAngelesHighSchoolincollaborationwithARTSCONNECT.

CONTACT US

JeffMarinelliJeff@artsconnect.org

(310)482-7205

RickGilbertRik@artsconnect.org

(714)655-5512

MarkLazzaroMark@artsconnect.org

(716)913-7575

ArtsConnect8306WilshireBlvd#2029,BeverlyHills,CA90211

Tax-Id45-2437372

"Thereisaconnectionbetweenhistoryandthecontinuationofthatknowledgeontothenextgeneration."-EsperanzaSpaulding,bassist,composerandvocalist

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