Art on the Go will provide discussion-based presentations and hands on workshops, which corresponds with the Visual Arts Curriculum. These discussions foster an appreciation and understanding for visual art and create a forum for a personal exchange of ideas. Programs are adapted for grades J.K to 12, and are available in both French and English.

This program gives students and teachers the opportunity to
- to learn about the works of art in the Art Gallery of Sudbury's Permanent Collection
- to look carefully at original works of art
- to learn about artists, their techniques and inspirations
- to make art

Custom programs and visits can be tailored to suit the needs of your school or organization. Please call to inquire at 674-3271 extension 224.

Artist in the school curriculum connected workshops
(75 minutes per session)
Each session is available in French & English and adapted to a variety of grade levels. A community artist or gallery educator will bring works of art from the gallery’s extensive permanent collection to open up discussion and dialogue regarding the artist, the style and the materials used.  All artist quality materials will be supplied in each workshop.  

Portraits: Grade 4 to 12
Students will learn a variety of acrylic painting techniques and apply them to an expressive self portrait.

Landscapes: Grade J.K to Grade 3
Students will explore a variety of watercolour techniques and apply them to a landscape painting.

First Nations, Northern Discovery: Grades 3 to 12
First Nations presentation available
Students will learn to cut and print a lino block carving in the same style used by the Inuit artists when they created a stone cut engraving.

Paint me a story: Grades J.K to 8
Students will create a painting which depicts a story they invent from looking at selected artworks from the permanent collection. Visual imagery through historical periods and cultures will be explored.

Make Your Mark: Grades J.K to 12
Abstract presentation available
Students will experiment with a variety of media to create marks on paper based on mood and colour. Abstract concepts based on line, shape and colour will be explored in a painting to classical music.

Meet the Group of Seven: Grades 4 to 12 (2 sessions required)
Group of Seven presentation available
Students will get a general introduction to the group of seven and their artwork. Using a view finder, students will learn to observe the land and discover how each one of us interprets it differently through the creation of a landscape painting.

Animated Subjects: Grades 4 to 12 (3 sessions required)
An animator will develop a lesson in your class based on a curriculum course. Have your students learn by creating a story board and a character based on a particular subject. Please a minimum of 3 weeks is required before booking to discuss a theme.

Special Needs:
The Art Gallery of Sudbury has been developing programs through our experience in workshops with the Children’s Treatment Center and ICAN, Independent Living Center that are suitable for students with special needs and disabilities.
We strive to spark creativity and imagination through thinking and problem solving in the making of visual art. Children ages 5 to 18 yrs are encouraged to use the visual arts as a springboard for developing skills, taking risks and working together.
This year we offer 3 workshops which target physical control, coordination, identification and understanding of feelings and sensory integration.

Expressive Drawing & Painting :
Students will experiment with a variety of watercolour techniques and learn to establish a voice while painting  to classical music.

Magical Tiles:
Students will enjoy this very tactile workshop working with clay to create a relief tile. They will explore design by carving, modeling and making impressions with various objects before pouring a cast in plaster.

Music Maker:
Students will explore the magic of sound and sensory integration through the making of drums, shakers and rainsticks. Found objects, paint and design will be used to facilitate the making of the instruments.

Outreach Booking Procedures and Information:
To Book a program:
Call the Art Gallery of Sudbury’s Education Manager - Nancy Gareh -Coulombe at 674-3271 ex. 224 or email ngareh@artsudbury.org  Or visit us at 251 John St. Sudbury, ON

For the 2006/2007 school year, Art on the Go, Gallery Tours and Workshops can be booked by phone Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm beginning September 06, 2005 and will be available until the end of June 2006.

Costs:
For the 2006 / 2007 year we are pleased to make our program available to you at the following costs:

Grades JK - 8:
Presentation Only, based on approximately 60 students or 2 classes - $40.00
Workshop and Presentation, Art on the Go curriculum based - $150.00
Special Needs, minimum of 8 students, maximum of 12 - $10.00 per student

Grades 9 - 12:
Presentation Only, based on approximately 60 students or 2 classes - $40.00
Workshop and Presentation, Art on the Go curriculum based - $175.00
Special Needs, minimum of 8 students, maximum of 12 - $10.00 per student

Please Note:

Each student over and above the 30 person minimum will be charged $ 8.00 per student for workshops.
Junior / Intermediate classes with exceptionally low enrollments (fewer than 20) will be invoiced at the primary rate.

Teacher / Coordinator Presence:
The artist facilitating the workshop will lead the sessions, however, it is a requirement of the Rainbow District School Board, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, the Conseil Scolaire du district du Grand Nord de l’Ontario and Le Conseil Scolaire du district Catholique du Nouvel- Ontario that the regular classroom teacher remain with the group for the duration of the entire program. The Artist in the School program is meant to be a learning experience for both students and teachers. It is also an issue of liability. The artists are guests you have invited to your classroom / center and should be treated as such. Classroom management and control remain the responsibility of the classroom teacher. In the event that a classroom situation becomes unmanageable, the artist reserves the right to suspend or cancel the program with the permission of the Education Program Coordinator.

Rescheduling:

At all times the Art Gallery will work to honour confirmed program bookings. However, some modifications in scheduling and delivery may be necessary in the event of illness, school conflicts, cancellations, weather or closures.

Cancellations:

Any cancellations of a confirmed workshop by a teacher or school requires a minimum of one week’s notice to the Education Manager either by phone at 674-3271 ex. 224, by fax at 674-3065 or by email at ngareh@artsudbury.org Failure to provide such notice will result in full charge to the school for the intended progamme. The Art Gallery of Sudbury also reserves the right to suspend or cancel a programme if circumstances make it necessary.

Evaluation:
An evaluation form for all programmes will be provided along with your letter of confirmation. Your feedback is appreciated and helps to ensure our ability to deliver relevant, high quality programmes. Please fill out the evaluation at the completion of a workshop and return it to the Art Gallery of Sudbury either by fax at 674-3065 or by mail to The Art Gallery of Sudbury, 251 John St. Sudbury, ON P3E 1P9.

Payment:

Payment can be made at the time of program delivery or an invoice will be generated by the Art Gallery of Sudbury and sent to the school administrator. Full payment is due within 30 days of the start of the first session.

The Art Gallery of Sudbury is committed to developing understanding, knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts through its collection, exhibition, preservation, and out reach activities. Incorporated in 1997 as the successor organization to the Laurentian University Museum and Art Center, the Art Gallery of Sudbury is a multi-faceted venue that show cases work in all media created by local, national and international artists. Its artistic direction and strategy addresses a breadth of creative concerns and reflects a range of contemporary visual art practices. The gallery is inclusive of diversity and embraces the rich differences within the cultural community.

The Art Gallery of Sudbury School Tour & Studio Experiences

Tours and workshop experiences need to be booked at least one week in advance.

Tour & Studio Experiences: $5.00 per student (90 to 120 minutes depending on workshop)
Tour Only: $3.00 per student (45 to 60 minutes)

During Your Visit:
Adequately supervise your students. Chaperones are responsible for monitoring and accompanying students at all times during the visit.

Please share the rules with your students and chaperones both before and during your visit.

• Do not touch works of art. A helpful guideline is to remain at least twelve inches away from any work of art.

• Do not lean drawing or note-taking materials on walls, display cases, or pedestals.

• No running, shouting or horse play.

• Indoor shoes are required during winter months.

• Non-flash cameras are allowed in the exhibition spaces for general picture taking. Close-ups of specific works are not allowed.

During Your Visit: Suggested Strategies for Exploring Art
Try the thirty-second looking activity: Have students look silently at a work of art for thirty seconds, turn away from it and have them write down or recite everything they remember, and then look at it again to see what else they can find.

Engage students in dialogue about art. Encourage them to tell you what they see, ask questions, and debate opinions. Ask open-ended questions to encourage participation and help focus student observation and discussion. Have students support their answers and opinions with evidence from the work of art.

Sample looking questions include:

• What is going on in this work of art?
• What are the clues that tell you this?
• Who sees something else?
• What medium was used to create the work of art?
• If you could ask the artist one question, what would it be?

My First Visit
Ages 5 to 7
A great introduction to the Art Gallery of Sudbury. Uncover the secrets of how an exhibition is put together, play games and do a hands on workshop relating to the current exhibition.

Learning to look at art
Ages 7 to 14
This studio & tour combination allows groups to fully explore gallery 1 and 2 with a fully trained guide. A hands on workshop in our studio relating to the exhibition will follow.

Become Artwyze
Ages 8 and up
This tour will help students to further understand various art forms. A fully trained guide will lead discussions with your group on the current exhibitions and allow them to experiment in our hands on workshop offered in the studio.

Maximum group size is for 50 students

Minimum charge is for 10 students
Note: No charge for teachers and chaperones

To book: call Nancy at 674-3271 ex 224
or email ngareh@artsudbury.org

Teacher Art Idea Workshops
Winter session starts: Wednesday February 7^th to February 28^th
4pm to 6pm (4- weeks)
Join Marsha Burden and learn strategies to use art across the curriculum. If you are looking to incorporate more art into your curriculum, thiscourse is for you! Learn to create projects and make art with minimal resources.Leave with a binder of knowledge, ideas, suppliers and practical hands on training to take back to your classroom.

Here’s what participating teachers have said...
This course taught me how to approach students that believed they could not create and helped them do works of art they were proud of. Ginette Philipow, École secondaire catholique  L’Horizon.

I love the fact that the instructors were personable. I felt at ease and with all the examples present, I walked away with a wealth of information and knowledge. Mike Lariviere, St. Raphael’s Catholic School.

Enjoyable, practical and useful. Marsha very enthusiastic! Great ideas for recycling and obtaining materials free or inexpensively. Enjoyed the art samples. L. James, Gatchell Public School

The workshop was very good. Thank you to a very knowledgeable teacher with passion.
Viviane Valentine, Jean-Paul II

To register and for more information
call Nancy at  674-3271 ex. 224 or email ngareh@artsudbury.org

Spring Classes: Creative Kids Spring Sessions
Register in person at 251 John St. , by calling 675-4871 or by email ngareh@artsudbury.org (No class long May weekend)

Rembrandts & Rainbows - Ages 2-4yrs   - 2 dates offered!!
Starts Tuesday’s April 15 to June 3
or
Saturday’s starting April 19 to June 14 (Now 8 weeks!)
10:00am to 11:00am – 8 weeks / Cost: $70.00
Explore shape, texture and colour in a variety of interactive art projects.

Art Start I - Ages 5 to 7 yrs
Starts SaturdayApril 19 to June 14(8 weeks) 10:00am to 12:00pm/ Cost: $100.00
Discover painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture in this fun and innovative class. Students will work with a local artist and be encouraged to be creative in this fun and nurturing environment.

Art Start II - Ages 8 to 14yrs
Starts Saturday April 19 to June 14 (8weeks)
1:00 to 3:00 pm/ Cost: $110.00
Explore and build your “art” vocabulary as you learn to enhance your skills through exercises in drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking.

Clay Creations, Side by Side - Family (adult & child – min. age 6)
Starts Sunday May 4 to June 15 ( 6 weeks)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm / Cost: $100.00 for individual or $150.00 for two (includes all firing fees)
Together you can learn clay hand-building techniques to create masks, functional and decorative pottery pieces.

Drawing & Painting Animals - Ages 8 to 12 yrs
Starts Saturday April 19 to June 14 (8weeks)
1:00 to 3:00 pm/ Cost: $125.00
Love Animals? Learn to capture the likeness of our furry and feathered friends in a variety of media.

Cool prints for Cool Kids! - Ages 11 to 16 yrs
Starts Saturday May 3 to June 14 (6 weeks)
3:00 -5:00pm / Cost: $100.00
Learn techniques to create and print your own designs on t-shirts, skateboard decks, posters and more.

Acrylic Painting with Suzanne McCrae                                            
Starts Wednesday April 30 to June 4 (6weeks)
6:30 – 8:30 pm / Cost: $ 125.00
This course for the novice acrylic painter will introduce students to the unique, “forgiving” qualities of acrylic paint and allow them to experiment with a variety of techniques.

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
Starts Wednesday April 30 to June 4 (6weeks)
6:30 – 8:30 pm / Cost: $100.00
Explore with a variety of drawing tools and techniques and develop your understanding of visual perception.

Drawing Circle
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $10.00 per session or purchase a 1 yr. membership for $200.00
(covers space, model fee and 1 yr. Gallery membership.
Every second and fourth Thursday of each month you are invited to join in a relaxed and professional atmosphere of Life Drawing from a model. This is a non-instructional session that includes short gestures, long and short poses.

Jewelry Making with Jenny Latreille
Sunday May 4 to June 15 (6 weeks)
11:00 am – 1:00pm
Cost: $100.00 plus a $35.00 material fee to be paid to instructor
Learn a variety of wire and beading techniques to create an array of fabulous jewelry.