Art advocacy has always been something I have been passionate about. We talked a lot about it in my Secondary Art Methods class and I participated in two different projects while at the University of Iowa. I think it is very important to stay recognized in your school and community as an art advocate. It is also key that your students see your passion in staying involved as well. A good way is staying in touch with the nearest art center or art event leaders, keeping your school involved in art shows. Kids need to see that art is all around them and that they can make a difference with their art, and if you think about it through a child's eye... having their artwork in a real museum is a BIG deal!!
I haven't started my secondary art placement yet but I know my cooperating teacher does have the students participate in a school community project every year. Each class of 8th graders does a legacy project that they leave behind for the school. They have done murals, wall hangings, mosaics, sculptural installations. These are all done with her help and guidance, the students come up with the idea and create the piece. This is visible for parents and community members to see when they visit the school, this individuals can view what an impact the art program can have on the school and really just how involved they are.
I haven't started my secondary art placement yet but I know my cooperating teacher does have the students participate in a school community project every year. Each class of 8th graders does a legacy project that they leave behind for the school. They have done murals, wall hangings, mosaics, sculptural installations. These are all done with her help and guidance, the students come up with the idea and create the piece. This is visible for parents and community members to see when they visit the school, this individuals can view what an impact the art program can have on the school and really just how involved they are.
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