Blog Posts
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We're Hiring an Arts Integration ManagerArts Integration Manager The definition of Arts Integration for this program is as follows: Arts Integration is an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form. Students engage in a creative process, which connects an art form and another subject area and meets evolving objectives in both.
Some of the key goals of the program include: establishing a network of schools committed to arts integration as an approach to teaching; developing teachers’ and artists’ abilities to plan, lead and assess quality arts integration lessons; positively influence the way teachers teach and the way students learn; and facilitating teachers and students to meet provincially determined Prescribed Learning Outcomes in the arts and other subject areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work in collaboration with an advisory committee to develop and launch this new program
- Build relationships with key advocates
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Imagination Play with Kathryn RickettsWe all had an entertaining morning and afternoon as artist and story teller, Kathryn Ricketts tells us a story through her imagination, physical gestures and interactive performances. Kathryn's method of storytelling is to get children and families excited about the content, in this case Dr Suess, and relate in a physical way so that everyone has a deeper experience beyond listening to a story. |
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Welcoming Max as our Communications + Development ManagerArtstarts is pleased to announce the addition of a new staff member, Max Kullberg. Max joins the ArtStarts’ team as Development + Communications Manager. |
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Multi-talented puppeteer and ventriloquist Kellie HainesWe all enjoyed a fun and laughter filled puppet adventure on our October ArtStarts on Saturday’s workshop series. Multi-talented puppeteer and ventriloquist Kellie Haines invited us to join an amazing space expedition along with her friends Magrau the bird and Kamilla the frog. |
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The Kingsway Project unfoldsArtStarts and professional photographer and media artist Anne Marie Slater have come together to bring the history of the Kingsway corridor alive for 120 grade 3 to 7 students at two Kingsway area schools, Sir Guy Carleton and Charles Dickens Elementary. Made possible through the support of the City of Vancouver’s125th Anniversary Grant Program, this three-month residency aims to
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Welcoming Juliana as our Program Assistant and Volunteer CoordinatorJuliana Bedoya has joined the ArtStarts' team as Program Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator. She brings the valuable insight and experience cultivated through a personal art practice in sculpture, performance and installation as well as through her work in collaboration with diverse communities and interdisciplinary teams on an international stage, within the context of art projects that effect social change. |
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Around the World with Boris SichonFor our Septemeber ArtStarts on Saturday’s workshop, we had the pleasure of hosting Boris Sichon for an amazing musical experience that kept us all captivated. |
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We're hiring!Development + Communications Manager ArtStarts in Schools is seeking a Development + Communications Manager for a regular full-time position starting November 1, 2011. This position reports to the Executive Director and works with the Fund Development Committee for the planning and implementation of all fundraising and communication activities of the organization. |
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ArtStarts Open House for Culture DaysGet in the spirit of Culture Days at the ArtStarts Open House featuring:
Sunday October 2, 11am - 3pm |
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BIG IDEAS opening a BIG HIT!After months of planning, designing, installing, tweaking and talking, the BIG IDEAS exhibition of young people’s art launched with an appropriately BIG BANG! The ArtStarts gallery was filled with a wonderful array of well-wishers, from the young artists and their teachers to school superintendents, event organizers from the Vancouver Biennale and ArtStarts, important community contacts, friends, family and more. |
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Welcome Sarah Kim, our new Booking & Touring managerAnnouncing the arrival of our brand new Booking & Touring Manager, Sarah Kim! Sarah succeeds Tara Bailey who served five years in the position. |
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Welcoming Keiko into her new role at ArtStartsWe're happy to welcome Keiko into the role of Residencies + Exhibitions Manager. Keiko first joined the ArtStarts team as the Communications Coordinator in 2010 and as of June 2011, has taken over management of the Artists in Education 2 program as well as the management and curation of our wonderful gallery. |
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Gitksan teachings with the Dancers of DamelahamidThe ArtStarts gallery enjoyed a full day of song and dance when the Dancers of Damelahamid joined us at our monthly performance workshop series. Dressed in their distinctive red and black button blankets and intricately carved and painted masks, they shared stories of their ancestral origins and ancient stories with the lucky group that had gathered that day. |
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Drumming with a Smile and Fana SoroMay’s installment of our free workshop series was a big hit, with record numbers of kids (and kids at heart) taking part in an African drumming workshop led by master drummer, Fana Soro. Some of the kids made it down after having seen Fana perform at their school in the past. |
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Laughter and Silly-ness with DuffleBag TheatreOur most recent installment of the ArtStarts on Saturdays series saw the gallery filled with laughter, silly-ness, and grownups in funny costumes, as DuffleBag Theatre presented their interactive version of the classic fairy tale Cinderella. |
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Young Artists visit for Grow Exhibition Opening45 student artists from Mount Pleasant Elementary School visited ArtStarts for the opening celebration of Grow, an exhibition that features artwork that they, along with students from across BC, created in collaboration with professional artists. The work was inspired by their interactions with nature and discussions around sustainability. |
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Wendy Newman, Arts Champion in EducationEach year during Arts and Culture Week, ArtStarts presents an Arts Champion award to someone who has made a significant contribution to the lives of young people through the Arts in Education. |
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A&C Mashup success!
Arts and culture lovers gathered at the ArtStarts gallery last night for A&C Mashup. The event was organized by ArtStarts as part of BC Arts and Culture Week, in celebration of the role the arts play in learning and in life. |
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TapCo. comes to ArtStarts on SaturdaysA record number of mums, dads and little ones came out to enjoy the rhythmic styling of TapCo.’s youth ensemble at our March installment of ArtStarts on Saturday. Eight talented, young dancers shared four exciting pieces with the audience, taking time throughout to share bits of information on the history and technique of the dances. |
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A Closer Look at Booking & TouringArtStarts is dedicated to increasing BC student’s access and exposure to professional artists and art. Our Booking and Touring service is one of the key ways that we achieve this. With the annual Showcase recently behind us and booking and touring requests beginning to pour in, we thought we’d check in with the program’s manager, Tara Bailey, for some insight into the inner workings of the service. We discovered that the process isn’t always smooth sailing, providing some twists and turns that keep her and her team on their toes! |
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Busy time for Arts Advocacy in CanadaIt is a busy time for arts advocacy in Canada. From conferences and summits to celebrations happening across the country, to the upcoming Federal Election prompting the arts sector to stand up and take action. |
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Video and Reception Volunteers NeededDo you enjoy the visual arts, performing arts and young people? Then consider joining the friendly ArtStarts team! |
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2011 Showcase in ReviewA month has passed since ArtStarts hosted the 2011 Showcase and we’ve had some time now to reflect on – and recover from – this exciting and rewarding annual event. Showcase connects school and community arts programmers with a diverse range of professional arts groups available for touring schools. Many months of planning and preparation go into creating a three-day event that is well-programmed, well-organized and well-attended. Looking back we can safely say that those goals were achieved. |
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Grow: Creating an Exhibition at ArtStartsInstallation of our latest art exhibition "Grow" has just been completed and our gallery walls are once more hung with beautiful, moving and inspiring art work created by some of BC's talented young people. We spoke to the show's curator, Katie Varney, to get some deeper insight into the show and how it all came together. |
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Haida Stories with Roberta KennedyParents and children were captivated by the words of Haida storyteller, Roberta Kennedy (Kwii-Ge-Ii-Wans), who recently joined us for ArtStarts on Saturdays. |
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Funny Bamboo Music was made by all!The ArtStarts gallery was recently filled with the sound of laughter, applause and “Funny Bamboo Music” when Khac Chi joined us for ArtStarts on Saturdays! |
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New Executive Director at ArtStartsThe Board of Directors at ArtStarts is pleased to announce the appointment of Navida Nuraney as its new Executive Director as of January 10, 2011. She succeeds Wendy Newman, the organization's founder, who has served for the last 15 years. |
