SSAB Spencer Student Advisory Board AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Samuel J. Willger
SSAB MISSION: The Spencer Museum of Art Student Advisory Board at The University of Kansas serves as the liaison between KU Students and the Spencer Museum of Art. Comprising students from diverse disciplines, levels and courses of study, the SMA Student Advisory Board commits to the following agenda: Collaborating with museum staff to design and implement student-run programming and events at the SMA. Providing inroads for all students seeking greater contact with the SMA. Innovating new avenues, approaches and directions for the SMA Expanding our knowledge of art, and art history, through visits to galleries and print room, and discussions of current art trends. Engendering an environment of fellowship and common interests of students in the arts.
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SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART MISSION: The Spencer Museum of Art sustains a diverse, global collection of art and visual culture to encourage interdisciplinary inquiry and to explore the ways in which people make and express meaning at the intersection of art, ideas, and experience. Engaging with these collections, the context of their creation, and their evolving cultural relevance, SMA sparks curiosity, inspires creativity, and creates provocative connections involving art, artists, scholars, students, alumni, staff, and the public. The Spencer strengthens the academic research and teaching of the University of Kansas and is committed to serving communities of learners across Kansas and beyond.
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MEMBERSHIP: Any one can join SSAB, as long as they are a current KU student. Membership to the group is obtained after attendance at three consecutive meetings. The student is then awarded a free “Friends of the Art Museum” student membership, and thus becomes an active member of the board.
Membership benefits: Subscription to Calendar, the museum’s newsletter Invitations to Friends-only exhibition previews and special events 10% discount in the Museum Shop Voting privileges for annual art acquisitions from Friends funds
Active SSAB members must commit to the following: Attendance at meetings and SSAB sponsored events. Maintain the position of Project Director on a single SSAB project, or the position of project committee member on two to three SSAB projects during the semester. Most importantly, contribute personal insight, creativity and opinion to our meetings and projects.
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Contacts: President – Annette Becker Vice President – Adam Vossen Treasurer – Melissa Melling Secretary – Rena Detrixhe Public Relations – Richelle Mechem SMA Sponsor – Kristina Walker SMA Sponsor – Bill Woodard
smasab@ku.edu www.spencerart.ku.edu/information/sab.shtml 1301 Mississippi Street Lawrence, KS 66045-7500
Meetings: During KU fall and spring semesters, the SSAB meets on alternating Thursdays at 5:30pm in the SMA Reception Room (enter the SMA, turn right, last door at the end of the hallway).
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Persona 1: Jenny Weaver is a nineteen year old freshman, studying textiles at the University of Kansas. Before moving to college a few of her friends suggested renting a house on Ohio Street and splitting the rent. After talking it over with her parents she decided getting a house would work out best. Shortly after her first semester started Jenny became bored and lonely. She was getting tired of hanging out with her friends and wanted to connect with other KU students. She was also tired of her mundane routine of going to class and going home. She kept thinking how things would have been different if she would have lived in a dorm on Daisy Hill. Instead of breaking her rent contract Jenny decided to change up her schedule and look for an organization to join. In her high school yearbook she was the girl in the front row of various club photos that she was active in. While her work load was light and her parents paying for her first-year rent she browsed the KU website in search of an organization. Jenny was never very coordinated or much into politics so she continued to scroll. Then she found the one, Spencer Student Advisory Board, it coordinates with the Spencer Museum of Art which Jenny frequently visited to escape her loud roommates. They met once every two weeks which would give her an opportunity to search for a job on the side. When she arrived at her first meeting she was delighted to see that they ordered pizza which she found out was common at their meetings. Just like in elementary school they went around the room and introduced each other. Jenny stated her name and said that she joined the organization to get more involved and the crowd, love it. After the meeting she socialized with fellow members and decided to fully join the organization. Days later as Jenny was walking through the art and design building she was stopped by members of SSAB and they made plans to visit the art center downtown that following weekend. Jenny Weaver the lonely freshman artist who wants to get involved.
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Persona 2: Nathan Smith is a fifty five year old alumni of the University of Kansas and has two wonderful grandchildern Adam and Isabella. Adam is a sixteen and like to plays baseball while Isabella is fourteen and like chocolate cupcakes. Every other weekend Nathan tries to entertain his grandchildren by taking them to varies parks around town and plays kickball or frisbee with them. Since Nathan has recently had knee problems he can not be as active with his grandchildren as he once was. Nathan starts to take them out for lunch and tells them stories of when he was in college. One weekend Nathan takes them to Pizza Hut downtown Lawrence and orders Isablla’s favorite pinnapple pizza. After the meal they walk down Massachusetts Street because Adam wants to buy Legos at the toy store with his allowance. When they head over to the cash register Nathan notices a poster on a corkboard. The poster is advertising a tour at the Spencer Art Museum which would be perfect for the next time he has the grandchildren. Nathan figured that visiting the musuem would both be entertaining and educational for Adam and Isabella. After the tour they discover that there is a children’s program and sign up to join. Later, Isabella becomes very interested in art and decides to major in Interior Design at the University of Kansas. Nathan Smith takes grandchildren to the Spencer Art Museum.
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Project Brief: Choose a student organization and develope and define two audience profiles. Set up meeting with President of organization. Find out organizations needs. Create two posters based on needs that appeal to both defined audience profiles. Large part of project is also determining where/how posters should be used.
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Word List: organization knowledge modern skill art mastery visual classic gallery show display imagry museum picture photography landscape portrait sketch paint illustrate icon movement texture form image
print impression engraving cubism dada surealism exhibit frame lighting study history group harmony pattern create design drawing architecture friends socialize join discovery graphic community involvement
Organization – a group of persons organized for some end or work. Art – the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance. Exhibit – to offer or expose to view History – the record of past events and times, especially in connection with the human race. Community – a social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage.
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mind maps
Brand Mind Space:
Social Dimension
Functional Dimension
Social networking is vital to the University of Kansas greating a social space where art can be appreciated.
Offers experience for art students to gain knowledge of both modern and classic art.
Mental Dimension
Spiritual Dimension
Fun atmosphere great to get involved with students, facualty, and artists.
SSAB encourages the involvement of both the community and student population.
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mind maps
Mind Map:
nice
gathering
group
meeting
friendly
out going
organization
social
join club
free time
Jenny Weaver college
patterns
young girl
art modern
textiles learning
lonely
family relationships
classical gallery
museum
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mind maps
Mind Map:
keen
considerate
polite
friendly
clever
cheerful
nice
thoughtful
kind
local
Nathan Smith resident
positive
grandfather mature
alumni
aware
family
wise
connections
smart influential knowledgable
patient
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The Spencer Student Advisory Board at The University of Kansas serves as the liaison between KU Students and the Spencer Museum of Art. Comprising students from diverse disciplines, levels and courses of study.
Meetsings are on alternating Thursdays at 5:30pm in the Spencer Museum of Art Reception Room. (enter the SMA, turn right, last door at the end of the hallway)
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SPENCER STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD Meetsings are on alternating Thursdays at 5:30pm in the Spencer Museum of Art Reception Room. (enter the SMA, turn right, last door at the end of the hallway)
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March 31: April 7: April 21: May 5: May 7: May 7:
Meeting SMA Student Night Meeting Meeting Arts and Culture Festival Opening, Juried Show
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Meetsings are on alternating Thursdays at 5:30pm in the Spencer Museum of Art Reception Room. (enter the SMA, turn right, last door at the end of the hallway)
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SPENCER STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD Meetsings are on alternating Thursdays at 5:30pm in the Spencer Museum of Art Reception Room. (enter the SMA, turn right, last door at the end of the hallway)
SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART
The Spencer Student Advisory Board at The University of Kansas serves as the liaison between KU Students and the Spencer Museum of Art. Comprising students from diverse disciplines, levels and courses of study.
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March 31: April 7: April 21: May 5: May 7: May 7:
Meeting SMA Student Night Meeting Meeting Arts and Culture Festival Opening, Juried Show
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