Art to Grow is made possible through the kind financial support of our sponsors: Anonymous Bank of America Foundation Juhn Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust Martha and Robert Fogelman Bradley and Robert Fogelman II Wells Fargo
www.dixon.org
2011-2012
outreach for grades 1-5
Getting to know Art to Grow.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1-3
Getting to Know Art to Grow
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Lessons
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Term 1–September-December
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Term 2–January-March
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Term 3–April-May
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The Dixon Gallery and Gardens is a unique place that features both fine art and horticulture. Recognizing this dual focus presents an exciting opportunity for cross disciplinary education. The Dixon has developed an education program that offers hands-on creative experiences that relate to the gallery and gardens for elementary students in the Mid-South. We call the program ‘Art-To-Grow’ ‘Art-To-Grow’. The colorful Art to Grow cargo van and its talented and creative instructor visits schools and other organizations bringing art and horticulture to your learning space. The curriculum offered provides students with stimulating and creative experiences that teach art concepts and skills that meet the curricular needs of elementary students in the following areas: art, math, science and social studies. Each lesson includes a presentation on the topic and also a hands-on activity. Groups planning to visit the Dixon during the 2011-2012 school year can apply for the Dixon Express Express, funding for student transportation. The program begins this fall and is offered to Memphis City Schools. For more information contact Margarita Sandino at msandino@dixon.org. Dixon Express is generously funded by First Tennessee Foundation Award for Innovation in the Arts.
Contact Information
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Cost Art to Grow is a FREE program. It is completely free of charge and is our gift to the community as a nonprofit organization.
Who can use Art to Grow? Art to Grow is open to Memphis area schools–city, county, private and parochial. In addition, the program also travels to other Mid-South communities within a 60 mile radius of the Dixon. Reservations are made on a first come first served basis with any teacher in grades 1st through 5th. Teachers can only make one reservation for their class per school year.
Times Art to Grow operates in area schools Tuesday through Friday from approximately 8:30am–3:00pm. On Monday, the outreach instructor works at the museum, planning, making arrangements and outfitting the van. In order to best utilize the program, the museum requires at least two sessions or teachers from one particular school to book a program on a given date. Each program lasts approximately one hour. The instructor can present programs to as many as 4 or 5 individual classrooms per day depending upon location, school hours, etc.
How to make a reservation Art to Grow begins taking reservations two weeks before the fall semester, typically the last two weeks of August. The quickest and most efficient way to make a reservation is by emailing bpetch@dixon.org, or you can call the Art to Grow line 901-843-4273. Please do not send letters or call the museum information number. You will need the following information to make your reservation: • Your name • Your school and location • Your email • Your phone number • Grade level (must be 1st- 5th) • Number of classes (at least 2) • Choice of study • Preferred dates and times (choose at least 3 so your request can be accommodated)
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What happens next After you have sent your email or left a message you will be contacted by the instructor confirming the date and time of your visit. A booking has not been made unless you receive confirmation from the instructor. You will also be contacted (if applicable) closer to your visit via phone or email. If you have any questions regarding your visit feel free to contact the instructor at any time. Please be patient, due the nature of the job the instructor may take a few days to get back to you.
Policies and Regulations • Due to the high demand it is important that you contact the instructor with any cancellations, if possible, two weeks prior to your visit. • The instructor has the right to turn down reservations upon request for any reason. • The classroom instructor is not to leave the classroom during their Art to Grow visit. • Please help the instructor by participating in the lesson, refrain from using cell phones or text messaging Failure to comply with the above may jeopardize your chances of booking future Art to Grow visits.
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LESSONS Art to Grow has an exciting new curriculum for the 2011-2012 school year! The year is divided into three terms: 1. September to December 2. January to March 3. April to May
Children’s Literature (Brian Selznick)
Each term contains a topic focused on an element of horticulture, one session exploring the Dixon Galleries current exhibition and one lesson that celebrates an aspect of Memphis and the Tri-state area. Topics will only be available during the specified time period. Each lesson description contains an objective, the appropriate grade level, an overview of the activity and the Tennessee curriculum standards. Every lesson includes an informative presentation followed by a hands-on activity. Please allow one hour for an Art to Grow session. The instructor requires at least two sessions or teachers from a particular school to book a program on a given date. Every lesson in the 2011-2012 curriculum relates to The Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Complete your Art to Grow experience by booking a school trip or Dixon Discoveries. Discoveries For more information on the Dixon’s current exhibitions and schedule visit www.dixon.org.
TERM 1 September to December
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Grades 4-5 Activity: Students will design and make a miniature 3D model a skyline and the surrounding area, using construction paper, card, glue and markers. TN curriculum: Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.5.3, 2.1.1.-2.8.3, 6.2.1-6.2.3, Geography Standard 3.01, 3.02, Mathematics
Brian Selznick is a renowned children’s author and illustrator. He has won several awards, including a 2002 Caldecott and the 2008 Caldecott Medal for his innovative work. Students will be inspired by Selznick’s writing and his range of pencil, pen and ink illustrations. Objective: To learn how words can be expressed through images and the elements of a graphic novel. Students will use extracts from Selznick’s literature to create artwork. Grades 1-2 Activity: Students will make dinosaur © 2000 by Brian Selznick, mosaics using foam shapes. Activity inspired by the from The Boy of a book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins (Caldecott Thousand Faces Honor Book) by Brian Selznick. TN curriculum: Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.4.3, 2.1.1-2.2.3, English/ Language Arts Grades 3-5 Activity: Students will create a scary mask using mixed media. Activity inspired by The Boy of a Thousand Faces by Brian Selznick. TN curriculum: Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.5.3, 2.1.1.-2.8.3, 6.2.1-6.2.3, English/Language Arts
Architecture
Sculpture
Memphis has many interesting examples of fine architecture such as the Pyramid, Fed ex Forum and the New Bridge–all examples of design influenced by art. Objective: Compare and contrast examples of local and International architecture.
Sculpture has a rich history and significance in many cultures. Classic and contemporary pieces are used to brighten up private and public spaces including the Dixon’s Gardens! Objective: Students will be exposed to the work of a famous sculptor and given the opportunity to share opinions and thoughts on the artist’s style. They will then create their own sculpture following the style of the chosen artist.
Grades 1-3 Activity: Students will make their own fantasy city scene using a variety of collage materials. TN curriculum: Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.4.3, 2.1.1-2.2.3 Geography Standard 3.01, 3.02
Grades 1-3 Activity: Students will learn about the artist Alexander Calder and make a decorative mobile string. TN curriculum: Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.4.3, 2.1.1.-2.2.3 Grades 4-5 Activity: Students will focus on artist Alberto Giacometti and make a scene of small scale wire figures. TN curriculum: Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.5.3, 2.1.1.-2.8.3
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TERM 2 January–March
Printmaking ( Walter Anderson) New Orleans born and Mississippi bred local legend, famed painter, printer and writer Walter Inglis Anderson. Learn about the life of a regional Renaissance man and discover his beautiful block prints. Objective: To learn about the life and work of a local artist. To explore how nature influenced Anderson’s work and his unique printing technique. Grades 1-3 Activity: Students will carve a matrix from Styrofoam and make an Anderson inspired animal print. TN curriculum: History Standard 5.01, Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.4.3, 2.1.1.-2.5.3, 4.1.1, 4.1.2 Grades 4-5 Activity: Students will carve into rubber blocks using professional cutters and create an Anderson Alphabet print (maximum group of 15 due to nature of tools) TN curriculum: History Standard 5.01, Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.5.3, 2.1.1.-2.8.3, 4.1.1, 4.1.2
Grades 4-5 Activity: Students will paint a mood self portrait by using tones of one color. TN curriculum: Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.5.3, 2.1.1.-2.8.3, 4.1.1-4.2.3
Make it, Plant it The mission of the Dixon Gardens is to aspire to horticultural excellence and to elevate horticultural standards in the Mid-South through outreach and educational programs. Objective: To learn about the importance and variety of plants. To discuss the environment, climate and plant care. Grades 1-2 Activity: Students will make their own biodegradable plant pot and decorate it using a variety of media, creating a colorful case for their seed to be planted. TN curriculum: Science, Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.4.3, 2.1.1.-2.5.3, 6.2.1-6.2.3 Grades 3-5 Activity: Students will make a woven plant pot using a variety of natural and manmade textiles. TN curriculum: Science, Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.5.3, 2.1.1.-2.8.3, 6.2.1-6.2.3
Self Portraits The term Golden Age comes from Greek Mythology and refers to the first in a sequence of ‘Ages of Man’. Join The Dixon in celebrating the art of the Golden Age. Discover painted portraits by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Gainsborough. Objective: To discuss clothing and the appearance of the people in the portraits of the Golden Age. To carefully look at the position of facial features and consider what qualities make our faces unique. Grades 1-3 Activity: Students will create, color and decorate self portraits then fold and stand to create a 3d work of art. TN curriculum: Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.4.3, 2.1.1.-2.5.3, 4.1.1-4.2.3
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TERM 3 April–May
Memphis in May In May the city of Memphis comes alive with art, music and the smell of BBQ. Each year a different country is chosen to honor. Objective: Learn about the culture, music and art from the Philippines. Grades 1-5 Activity: Students will learn about Filipino wood art and how it is displayed in the home. They will make a wood art inspired piece using a range of different media. TN curriculum: Social Studies Standards 1.01, 1.02, Geography 3.01 Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.5.3, 2.1.1.-2.8.3
The Memphis Flower Show The Memphis Flower Show at the Dixon exhibits once every two years. Local floriculturists create magnificent interpretive floral arrangements to be judged by a panel of experts. Each floral display represents a chosen artwork from a current exhibition. Students will get the opportunity to create their own beautiful flower art taking inspiration from masterpieces. Objective: To identify a few different types of seasonal flower. To use scientific vocabulary to name different parts of the flower. Grades 1-2 Activity: Students will make a bouquet of colorful three dimensional flowers TN curriculum: Science, Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.4.3, 2.1.1.-2.5.3, 6.2.1-6.2.3 Grades 4-5 Activity: Students discover “Wycinanki”, a beautiful Polish paper craft and create vibrant flower art using this technique TN curriculum: Science, Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.5.3, 2.1.1.-2.8.3, 6.2.1-6.2.3
Frogs ‘Ribbet’ ‘Ribbet’ is all that can be heard if you’re hanging around the Dixon cutting gardens in the springtime. These fascinating creatures provide a wonderful visual example of the Lifecycle and also have great cultural significance. Objective: Students will learn about the different stages of the Lifecycle and the role of the frog in popular culture.
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Grades 1-3 Activity: Students will make a small decorative pinch pot frog, a symbol of good luck in Scottish and English Culture. TN curriculum: Science, Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.4.3, 2.1.1.-2.5.3, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.3, Social Studies 1.01, 1.02 Grades 4-5 Activity: Students will explore the variety of different frogs around the world and how different frogs adapt to their surroundings. To focus on examples of frog art from Japan and create brush and ink frog images on metal tiles. TN curriculum: Science, Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.5.3, 2.1.1.-2.8.3, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.3, Social Studies 1.01, 1.02
Landscape The Dixon is surrounded by beautiful landscapes in both the galleries and gardens. The Dixon’s permanent collection contains many inspiring landscapes, including Paul Cézanne’s Trees and Rocks near the Château Noir. Noir Objective: To see how different artists capture the beauty of nature in landscapes. Students will discuss the scenes, style and media used to form the images. They will also explore the science of resistant materials. Air students will go outside (if appropriate) and Grades 1-5 Activity: Plein Air, draw a chosen school landscape using wax crayon and watercolor paint. The lesson can also be implemented indoors, be inspired by beautiful Landscape paintings from the Dixon’s permanent collection. TN curriculum: Science, Visual Art SPI 1.1.1-1.5.3, 2.1.1.-2.8.3 For more information on Art to Grow contact: Bryony Petch Art to Grow Instructor bpetch@dixon.org 901-843-4273 To book a school trip or Dixon Discoveries contact: Erica McCarrens Children’s Program Coordinator emccarrens@dixon.org 901-761-5250 Ext 116
To learn more about Dixon Express, Express our transportation subsidy program for school groups contact: Margarita Sandino Curator of Education msandino@dixon.org 901-761-5250 ext 104 Dixon Gallery & Gardens 4339 Park Avenue Memphis TN 38117 www.dixon.org
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