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Art News from Around the School and Around the World…
And the “Art Star” of the Month is... I’m happy to announce that the “Art Star” award for the month of May goes to Brian C. (Rm. 311). Please assist me in congratulating Brian for all the hard work, creativity, and independence that he has shown over the past month. Brian’s “”Lotus” painting is shown at right. Additional “Lotus” paintings can be seen in last month’s edition of The Andersonian.
USB Art Show
On April 22nd an opening was held to celebrate another group art show by the students of ACA Children’s Art Program and the adult artists of Expressive Outcomes. It took place at the Ulster County Savings Bank (Red Hook, NY). The artists, community members, families, and staff had the chance to enjoy the art on display and create some art of their own. From all accounts, it was a fun evening!! A special “Thank You” goes out to all who made this night possible, including Dora Visbeck (Branch Manager, USB), Neil Pollock (Executive Director), RonDeena Ross (Development), and Mary Doyle (Director of Adult Services). And to all those I may have missed,…. “Thank You!!” Left: “Geometric Design” by Jonathan R. (Rm. 306) Right: “American Flag Sculpture” by Jesse B. (Rm. 118).
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“ Graduation Day” Art Show Plans are in the works for this year’s “Graduation Day Art Show!” It will go up on June 18th in the lobby of AEC Education building and will remain up (tentatively) for a week. See next month’s edition of The Andersonian for more information, including a list of artists and final dates/location. Hope to see you all there!!
Noteworthy Cards Booth @ Autism Walk Transition and Art Departments joined together to man the Noteworthy Card booth at the “2015 Autism Walk” held at Dutchess County Fairgrounds (Rhinebeck, NY) on the (April 26th). It was the first time that I had the opportunity to help out at one of the Autism Walks, and I’m glad I did. It was GREAT to get to work with Tiffany S. (Transition Dept.) and to meet all of the community leaders, educators and families!! I am happy to say, that from all accounts, the day was a success!! Thanks to everyone that made it all happen!!! Also, there are still some Noteworthy Cards available for a $10.00 donation. For more information please contact Rosalind Williams (Ex, 1620) or visit our page on the Anderson Center Website!! http://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/shop/category/noteworthy-cards/
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I wanted to send a “Thank You” to all of those who helped out the Art Program over the past month with supplies and assistance, including Kendall W. (Rm. 119), Suzanne B. (Transition Coordinator), Chris C. (Rm. 310), Jacqueline K. (Rm. 108), RonDeena R. (Development) and a “Special Thank You” to the Anderson Family Partners.
TO ADD TO NEXT MONTH’S ANDERSONIAN PLEASE LET ME KNOW (X1569). ~ NATHAN (RM. 416).
To all of you (and those of you that I may have missed) I say, “Thank You!!”
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New Noteworthy Cards Coming Students have been hard at work creating artwork for our next sets of Noteworthy Cards. On this page are photographs of one of them, tentatively entitled “Garden.” As with past Noteworthy sets, there will be four different designs in each package and there will be two of each design (total of 8 cards). Please be on the look out for the new Noteworthy Card designs!!
“Daisies” Joseph L. (Rm. 104) “Lotus” Maritza F. (Rm. 108) “Sunrise Garden” Jonathan E. (Rm. 118) “April Showers…” Jesse P. (Rm. 307).
HAVE INFO TO SHARE? IF YOU HAVE ANY ART NEWS THAT YOU WANT TO ADD TO NEXT MONTH’S ANDERSONIAN PLEASE LET ME KNOW (X1569). ~ NATHAN (RM. 416).
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way--things I had no words for.” ~ Georgia O'Keeffe The Andersonian
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“Graduation Booklet Every year students create artwork for inclusion in Anderson Center’s annual Graduation Booklet. In past years students created drawings/paintings with graduation themes (i.e. caps, graduates, school, diplomas, etc.), but for this year’s booklet the theme was “Lotus.”
I am proud to announce that the honor of being featured on the front cover of this year’s Graduation Booklet goes to Vincent G (Rm. 120). Congratulations Vinny—Good Job!
Abstract Paintings These Abstract paintings were created by layering art materials over each other. The first layer applied was crayon, then masking tape was placed on. The second layer was tempera paint. After this dried, an additional third layer of tempera paint was dripped on.
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1. Mathew Z. (Rm. 306), 2. John R. (Rm. 306) and Shemar L. (Rm. 125)
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HAVE INFO TO SHARE? IF YOU HAVE ANY ART NEWS THAT YOU WANT TO ADD TO NEXT MONTH’S ANDERSONIAN PLEASE LET ME KNOW (X1569). ~ NATHAN (RM. 416).
Artist Birthdays for May May 11 – Salvador Dali (1904) May 15 – Jasper Johns (1930) May 21 – Henri Rousseau (1844) May 23 – Franz Kline (1910) May 25 – Mary Cassatt (1844)
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