Their theme is "What Does Art Mean To You?". They explored their experiences with art and feelings about dwindling access to the arts. Art has been cut in education programs around the country. The costs of attending a museum, symphony, or performance has become increasingly expensive. Many of us are priced right out of participating in America's vibrant art communities.
We are creating these pieces to be displayed directly into the community. We will wheat paste them on the streets. Our art project is called "Shout Outs!" Students are shouting to the world. They want you to know what art means to them.
Can you hear them?
"It's Not Just Art!" An exhibit May 22 - 26, 2014 at Firecat Projects, 2124 N. Damen, Chicago, IL
Opening Reception May 22, 6pm - 10 pm
We are VERY EXCITED to announce that this work is part of a larger exhibit at Firecat Projects Gallery called "It's Not Just Art!". The wheat pastes will be displayed along the street of Firecat Projects. This is a collection of art by artist/art teachers and their students in response to conversations about the state of art education. The work has come out of a 3 year project called Every Art Every Child, developed by Kate Thomas and Matt Dealy (Chicago Teacher's Center and Northeastern University). A special thank you to artist Tony Fitzpatrick and Stan Klein from Firecat Projects for hosting this special show.
The following business have graciously granted us permission to wheat paste their buildings. Thank you!
Soutache
Red Door
MCM Picture Framing
Comfy Fitness
STUDENTS CREATING THEIR BLOCK PRINTS
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