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GlanceEducation Programs 2011/2012

“Providing cross-curriculum aligned visual literacy programs”

Explore… Gallery@501 is a contemporary art gallery in Strathcona County that features artwork from local, national, regional and international artists in a variety of media.

Learn… Cross-curriculum connections are the focus of the tour and studio components of these programs.

Engage… Engaging, interactive gallery tours & exhibition-linked, hands-on studio projects are designed for the grade level, with age appropriate content, language and studio materials.

Inspire… Education Programs are available for students in grades K to 12. Visual arts education programs provide an in-depth, substantial experience for the students, inspiring communication, flexibility, forward thinking, problem solving, creativity and innovation.

Connect… Art reveals our stories, history, culture, technology, global community, and a sense of meaning, place and identity in this world. Education Programs are designed to feature cross-curriculum connections, to inspire this visual literacy in your students.

Interested in booking a program? See last page for booking details.

Education Programs 2011/2012“Providing cross-curriculum aligned visual literacy programs”gallery 501

#120 - 501 Festival Ave. Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4X3 • 780.410.8585 • www.strathcona.ca/artgallery 1

Description

“Like all genres of artistic examination, visual representations of animals by Alberta artists reflect the various artistic styles practised throughout the twentieth and into the twenty-first century. From realistic renderings to abstract impressions, the artists in the exhibition Wild Thing! have pursued the ‘wild things’ of Alberta and beyond, capturing them in a variety of manners, with a diversity of materials, and for a multitude of reasons.”

Curated by Shane Golby (AGA, AFA TREX)

This exhibition features work in a variety of media, including printmaking, drawing, painting and sculpture.

Additional artwork from the Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the Collection of the Government of Alberta, have been added to augment the Wild Thing! exhibit.

Studio Project – Printmaking K-6: Printmaking Basics Create animal prints that reflect an understanding of elements of design. Discover how art tells stories, reveals culture, and connects ideas. Learn how artists visually communicate the science of the animal kingdom.

7-9: Linocut PrintmakingLearn how to communicate ideas about animals & the environment. Expand from the basics of design & print media. Develop visual language and viewer engagement skills.

10-12: Mixed Media PrintmakingExplore animal symbolism and globalization effects on habitats. Express personal opinions through design, layering of images and materials choices.

Curriculum Connections

Visual ArtsK-6• reflect & respond to visual forms in nature• shape, negative space, texture, proportion• natural forms relate to their environment• movement, composition, printmaking basics

7-9• experiment with color effects & compositions• proportion, pattern, form & structure in nature• line, value, texture in natural environment• altering form, creating mood• images of nature change through time & across cultures

10-12• principles of design, composition• image transformation & cultural role• exaggeration, abstraction, point of view• learn about various artists and what influences their style and identity

Sciences - Special FeatureK-6• life cycles and needs of animals• characteristics of animals• ecosystem, environment• colour creation & use on various surfaces• seasonal changes (hibernation)• exploring through senses• survival issues, extinction• habitat preservation

7-9• biological diversity & species survival• interactions and interdependencies• impacts of human action on species

10-12• living systems & their environment• species diversity, food chains• adaptation of organisms to their environments

Social StudiesK-6• cultural identity through symbols, stories• land, community, ways of life

7-9• social participation & communication• inquiry, cooperation, creative thinking

10-12• globalization and effects on environment• animals as food, cultural symbols, identity

Language ArtsK-9• discover & explore ideas of others• interpret & analyze visual language• clarify meaning & engage audience• develop confidence in sharing & responding• cooperate with others in a group

10-12• respond to how visuals influence perception• extend awareness & construct meaning from context

Exhibition

‘Wild Thing!’Sept 6 - 30, 2011

“Fox” by Vivian LindoeCollection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

“High Country” by Adeline HalvorsonCollection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

“Skunk” by Diane McGeachyCollection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts


#120 - 501 Festival Ave. Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4X3 • 780.410.8585 • www.strathcona.ca/artgallery2

Description

Half-Breed Mythology“Referencing his mixed cultural heritage, Aaron Paquette’s investigation of Scandinavian mythology and Aboriginal storytelling seamlessly creates a new narrative. Within the context of the legacy of colonialism, these pieces consider the struggles, isolation and ambivalent benefits of inclusion that come with the title ‘half-breed’.

This exhibition features work in acrylic painting and collage on paper and canvas.

Half-Breed Mythology was curated by Paul Smith and coordinated by Shane Golby for the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program, organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta. This exhibition was made possible through sponsorship from Syncrude Canada Limited.

About Face“The exhibition About Face examines questions of identity from the perspective of First Nations artists. Focusing on the artistic genre of portraiture, the artworks and related materials in this exhibition address the history of First Nations representation, and thus artistic perceptions of First Nations identity in Canada since the early 1800s.

In a quest for self-determination and self-identity, the artists in their exhibition re-define traditional Euro-Canadian artistic perceptions of First Nations peoples. Through the lens of a camera, or in paint, pastel and pencil, they perform an ‘about face’ and through their works invite the viewer to re-examine traditional or stereotypical perceptions of First Nations peoples.”

This exhibition features work in a variety of media, including painting, printmaking, digital photography and collage.

Curated by Shane Golby (AGA, AFA TREX)

Studio Project – Painting an Identity

K-6: Color & CompositionCreate personal portraits that explore symbols & ideas about identity. Explore colour, design and image choice to reflect meaning, culture and personal perspective.

7-9: Painting with Textured CollageLearn how art materials can engage a sensory reaction, and reveal deeper meanings about subject. Expand ideas about identity, community and self.

10-12: Mixed Media PaintingExpress personal identity through image content, materials choice, and cultural reflection. Develop visual communication skills, respect for other cultures, and valuing of self & personal history.

Curriculum Connections

Visual ArtsK-6• decorative styles, express feeling/message• refine & critique compositions• valuing, reflecting & appreciating culture

7-9• expressive image creation• explore color, alteration of form, depth• identify theme and style variations

10-12• investigate visual relationships• express meaning, identity & personal history

• image content, cultural reflection

Social Studies - Special FeatureK-6• appreciate multiple perspectives & cultures• community, diversity, belonging• First Nations stories, identity, challenges

7-9• urbanization, immigration, intercultural contact• identity, demographics, colonialism• explore critical, creative & historical thinking

10-12• globalization shaping identity & cultures• nationalism, collective consciousness• ideology, individual/collective beliefs & values

SciencesK-6• color – theory, mixing, transparent, opaque• sensory perception

Language Arts - Special FeatureK-9• explore thoughts, feelings & experiences• respect individual differences• reflect, analyze, synthesize & evaluate ideas• enhance & improve expression• respect others and strengthen community• language preserves & enriches culture

10-12• increase understanding of self and others• develop critical viewing strategies & skills• learn how images convey ideas, values, beliefs• consider audience and context

Exhibitions

‘Half-Breed Mythology’Aaron PaquetteOct 11 - 30, 2011

‘About Face’Oct 11 - 30, 2011

“Dream Shadows” by Aaron PaquetteCourtesy of the Artist

“Down and Out/City Living” by Aaron PaquetteCourtesy of the Artist

“Red Willow” by George LittlechildCollection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

“Many Moons” by Alex JanvierCollection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts



DescriptionDana Claxton is part of a generation of First Nations artists who employ strategies of contemporary art to address the impact of history on the present.

Dana’s great-great grandmother fled the US, her homeland, during a heightened period of American imperialism and Indian wars. The mass hanging of Dakota men in Minnesota, still one of the largest mass hangings in the US, saw the hanging of 39 men.

In Sitting Bull and the Moose Jaw Sioux, a 2003 four-channel video installation, Dana traces the history of the resulting Lakota and Sioux settlements in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

This exhibition features work in a digital installation format. This installation does not contain any violent images. All grade levels can make curricula connections to this dynamic work.

Commissioned and toured by the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery

Studio Project – Transparent Histories

K-6: Seed MosaicsLearn about First Nations cultural traditions, symbols and history. Explore visual storytelling by creating a colourful mosaic using a variety of seeds and plant materials. Discover how cultures preserve history and how visual arts can connect people across cultures, and subject matters.

7-9: Film CollageCreate portraits by using film in a new way to capture a well known image/icon. Experiment with mixed media & the elements of design to reflect image, identity, symbolism and culture. Expand upon communication skills, critical thinking and interpretation ability.

10-12: Transforming Film Design & create a personal reflection on history & culture, using non-traditional approaches with film media. Develop storytelling skills through visual media. Inspire reflection & dialogue through choices of design, image and materials.

Curriculum ConnectionsVisual ArtsK-6• visual storytelling, cultural symbols & context• interpret meaning & mood, craftsmanship• framing images, composition & technological media 7-9• experiment with color effects & mixed media• analyze relationships among images• explore transparency & opacity• visual symbols & cultural groups10-12• apply visual, analytical & critical skills• use non-traditional approaches in 2D• investigate cultural traditions and imagery• technology, photography & film

Social Studies - Special FeatureK-6• history of land & people in Canada, identity• diversity, rights, respecting differences• stories, challenges, community, traditions7-9• global consciousness, respect humanity• origins, histories & movement of people• identity, immigration, historical thinking10-12• historical globalization & Indigenous peoples• nationalism, identity, symbolism• ideology, individual and collective action

SciencesK-6• sound & communication• light, transparent & opaque materials7-9• interdependency with environment• collaborate, make observations• light and optical systems10-12• the changing earth, habitat destruction

Language ArtsK-9• exploratory language: share ideas & emotions• respond personally to oral & visual ideas• manage ideas & information in context• language preserves & enriches culture10-12• how oral language tells a community’s stories• increase understanding of self and others• visual imagery & contemporary life• creating context with visuals and text

Drama - Special FeatureK-6• develop empathy through experiencing thoughts & feelings of other cultures, as expressed through stories• learn about tolerance & respect through artist choices of space, size of work, & storytelling7-9• acquire knowledge of self & others through reflection on dramatic experience• expand interpretation skills through sounds, images, words and emotions in work10-12• communication, reflection, appreciation• make connections with images, text, emotion, design, sound & story content

Exhibition‘Sitting Bull and the Moose Jaw Sioux’Dana ClaxtonNov 7 - Dec 16, 2011

“Sitting Bull and the Moose Jaw Sioux” by Dana Claxton. Installation images photographed at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, September 9 - October 24, 2004. Photographs by Don Hall.



DescriptionBlair Brennan

“Sacra Privata is a body of drawings …quick, spontaneous, automatic and ragged but, most important, they are frequent. At times they have functioned as a sort of diary of a difficult time in my life…but also a record of recovery and reconstruction after disintegration….Both literary and visual diaries are the result of a kind of compulsion…a visual diary can transform private experience in a manner that is relevant for the author and the viewer.”

Richard BouletBoulet has visually created 212 dream descriptions written by Naguib Mahfouz, an Egyptian writer. Boulet combines symbolism, surrealism, text, personal interpretation, and disconnected imagery into mixed media drawings, inspired by Mahfouz’ writing. An interesting experiment in connecting to dream symbolism, political commentary, psychological content and artistic licence.

Patrick J ReedReed combines symbols, images, text, and content from contemporary culture, and changes their meaning through layering, juxtaposition, cropping, etc. Themes include material culture, decay, changes in human order, identity, fragility, visual puns, and contrasting relationships. “Both dreadful and spectacular, it is an attempt to discuss a troubling world while recognizing the vastness of its complexity.”

Studio Project – Drawing

K-6: Drawing Explore elements of design in new ways with various drawing tools. Combine dreams & imagination with real images. Learn to use variation of colour, line, & shape to represent image, mood and story.

7-9: Drawing Create subconscious narrative drawing around the theme of “horror vacui”, or “fear of empty space”. Learn about artists in art history that use this technique, such as Arabesque Islamic art, Renaissance art, hieroglyphs & Where’s Waldo books.

10-12: Drawing Take the above projects further to explore Pop culture’s use of icons, cartoons and symbolism. Explore an urbanistic approach to mark-making and express ideas about identity and consumerism.

Curriculum ConnectionsVisual ArtsK-6• interpret artworks literally• express a feeling or message• drawing media & techniques explored• gesture, contour, shape, line, space• interpret artworks for their symbolic meaning• details, patterns, textures, form, perspective

7-9• expressive line, value, texture, space• art vocabulary for analysis of artworks• investigate visual relationships• composition, space, proportion, line, pattern• mood, emotion, communication• basic art criticism vocabulary• alteration & exaggeration of form

10-12• description, expression & cognition in drawing• emotional impact, altering format & process • expressing personal stories• non-traditional approaches to media & format• strengthening compositional skills• develop interpretation & critiquing skills• valuing personal style, expression, opinion

Social StudiesK-6• engage in active inquiry & critical thinking• identity, community, cultural/global values

7-9• cultural dialogue & influences• historical vs contemporary values & ideals

10-12• effects of urbanization & consumerism• identity in context of world events & influences

Language Arts - Special FeatureK-9• share thoughts, ideas, experiences• express & acknowledge emotions• make observations, opinions, hypotheses• analyze, evaluate & respond to text• explore multiple interpretations• respond personally, form values & beliefs• consider authors, audience, context• expand collaboration skills• develop understanding & respect diversity

10-12• understand & appreciate language• reflect on cultural values & universal themes• how language can be used to create humour, pathos, multiple layers of meaning• critical thinking & viewing skills• learn to interpret & construct meaning• explore how images can be used to convey ideas, values and beliefs• consider authors, audience & context

Exhibition‘Untitled’Blair Brennan, Patrick Reed & Richard BouletJan 9 – Feb 26, 2012

A selection of works from the series “Sacra Privata” by Blair Brennan

“Dream 45” by Richard Boulet

“Kozgna Upsuth 10” by Patrick J Reed



Strathcona County LibraryBring your school group K to 12 to the Strathcona County Library, where they can enjoy a tour and short program. The program portion can consist of anything from a storytime, a research/curriculum based presentation, book talks on award winners or other staff picks. School Programs at the Library are usually about an hour in length. www.sclibrary.ab.ca 780-410-8600

Festival PlaceGet a behind the scenes tour of this vibrant performing arts facility, and learn how performers, staff and stage crew bring countless productions and programs to life for our community. Tour is about 30 minutes in length. Watch for more exciting opportunities for schools in the next Gallery at a Glance in November. www.festivalplace.ab.ca 780-449-3378

Community Centre

Artrium The Artrium is a permanent visual arts display area that features artwork from the Strathcona County Permanent Art Collection, as well as rotating community exhibitions. Groups can book a Gallery Educator to lead a short interactive tour through this space, located next to the Library.

Public Art Tour

The Community Centre features a variety of dynamic public art pieces from the Strathcona County Collection. A Gallery Educator can take your group through the Centre to see artwork by Alex Janvier, Manola Borrajo-Giner, and a brand new sculpture by Catherine Burgess, Walter Jule and Roy Mills. A Gallery Educator can also be booked to guide your group in on-site drawing from the public art, or from indoor or outdoor subject matter (architecture, landscape).

Council Chambers Tour

Engage your students in social studies with a tour through the Strathcona County Council Chambers. See where debate and discussion about our community happen, and learn about local government process.

Agora

This large multi-purpose event space hosts community events, programs, performances, private bookings and general public-use space for the Centre. Let us know if your group would like to book in to eat their lunches in this area, or in the outdoor East or West Plazas.

FREE Added Value ProgramsWe know that planning a field trip can come with challenges in terms of school scheduling, program fees, transportation, curriculum connections, time commitments and more. Our goal is to help connect you with quality education opportunities within your community that are suited for your needs and make the best of your field trip experience.

When you book a program with Gallery@501, we’d be pleased to help you create a tour package that includes visits to the following facilities in our vicinity at no extra cost. Times are flexible at each location, so we can customize a program that works within your schedule.

Ask Gallery@501 staff to book one or more of these FREE added value programs for you when you book your gallery program:

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Interested in Full Day Programs?If you are looking for a full day field trip experience, there are great opportunities for your school group in our community. The following facilities host cultural programs for school groups, with options for a variety of grade levels. Please contact them directly to set up this portion of your field trip experience, as they are off-site from the Community Centre, and you’ll require transportation arrangements. Note: There is a fee for these programs below.

Clay Hut at the Smeltzer House Centre for Arts & CultureThe Clay Hut offers a unique hands-on clay program for school groups, in a real pottery studio setting. Students can hand-build a sculpture piece, with a theme connecting to grade level curriculum. Clay work is kiln fired for pickup at a later date, and can be painted back in the school classroom. The Clay Hut is located at #1 Broadmoor Blvd, just north of the traffic circle, and is a Strathcona County, Recreation, Parks & Culture facility. For fee information and to book a program, please contact Smeltzer House at 780-464-2023.

Strathcona County Museum & ArchivesThe Strathcona County Museum is located on 913 Ash Street just off Wye Road. The museum has developed hands-on interactive exhibits modeled after a rural community in the 1900s portraying the history and heritage of Strathcona County. Tour guides provide engaging tours with students while exploring the historical exhibits and artifacts. Educational activity booklets are available which augment Alberta Education’s curricula, highlight community history and enhance museum learning experiences for students in Grades 1-4.www.strathconacountymuseum.ca 780-467-8189

Teachers Note: Looking for teacher resources & education materials? Check out Education Station.

Meeting other teachers for lunch one day? Try out Vicky’s Restaurant. Both are located next to Gallery@501.

Homeschool ProgramsHomeschool groups are welcome to book any of the Gallery@501 Education Programs listed in this brochure, and participate in the Free Added Value Programs when they book a program at the Gallery. Visual Arts Programs for homeschoolers are also available at the Smeltzer House Centre for Arts & Culture. For Smeltzer House programs call 780-464-2023, or check out the current recreation guide at www.strathcona.ca/recreation. Homeschool groups can also contact the Strathcona County Museum & Archives for program opportunities.

Environmental AwarenessGallery@501 staff are environmentally conscious, and strive to minimalize the impact our Education Programs have on the environment. For this reason, many recycled materials are used within our programs – both for environmental sustainability and to educate the public about new uses for materials within art-making.

Special ThanksGallery@501 would like to thank the following organizations and staff for their support of our Education Programs: Strathcona CountyElk Island Public School BoardElk Island Catholic School Board Strathcona County Museum & ArchivesFestival Place Strathcona County LibraryCommunity Centre Smeltzer House & Clay Hut Magic Lantern TheatresEducation StationRainbow Cinemas



Booking InformationHow to Book a ProgramFill out the Education Programs Booking Form, found at www.strathcona.ca/artgallery (under Education Programs)and return it to:

Kris Miller, Education ProgrammerArt Gallery @ 501#120 - 501 Festival AvenueSherwood Park, AlbertaT8A 4X3

phone [email protected] [email protected] 780.410.8580

Booking ConfirmationFirst you will receive a Booking Confirmation Email to confirm we’ve received your Booking Form, and can accommodate your day/time & program requests.

Next, you will receive a Tour Package in the mail, which includes:

Education Package – exhibition information, resources, and pre & post-tour activities for the classroom

Tour Info – checklist, gallery guidelines, chaperone info, etc

Program Options & Fees for Gallery@501 (includes free added value programs)

Gallery Tour only 30 - 45 min $5/person

Studio Project only 30 - 45 min $5/person

Gallery Tour & Studio Project 1.5 - 2 hrs $7.50/person

Teachers, Education Assistants, and parent helpers attend for free.

Program TimesEducation Programs are offered between 9am and 3:30pm. If you would like to book outside these hours, please contact the Gallery at 780-410-8585.

Re-scheduling ProcessIf you need to re-schedule your program, please contact us as soon as possible so we can open up the time for other groups. We’d be happy to schedule in your group at another time that is convenient for you.

Custom Programs & Curriculum AlignmentIf you would like us to design a program to suit your specific needs, please contact us. We can adapt our programming to fit with your class size, a special class project, class time available, etc. The curriculum connections that are included in this brochure are only a sampling from the subject areas within the Alberta Curriculum. If you are interested in a tour that aligns more closely with, or focuses on, a particular subject of study, please contact us and we’d be happy to work with you to create a program that fits your needs. Cost will depend on the program design.

Payment informationWhen you arrive for your program, an invoice will be given to you, to take back to the school. This invoice will reflect the number of students that arrived that day. Please have your school make out a cheque to Strathcona County and send it to gallery@501. This info and mailing address will be on the invoice. Teachers, Education Assistants, and parent helpers attend for free.

Upcoming Programs in 2012Watch for the next Gallery at a Glance, which will feature Education Programs from March to June of 2012.

Questions?Please call 780-410-8585, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

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