Trash To Treasure Extended

The Jefferson Center has asked that we extend the Trash to Treasure show until about April 25 (take down April 26th 1pm-3pm). According the exhibition director at the JC, they have heard more positive comments about this show than any other in the past 5 years that he's worked there. Word of mouth is spreading about it and someone even brought their class in to critique the work. Teachers have been coming to get ideas. He would love to have YAM show again next year.

Kaleidescope CASA's 4th Annual Art Fest

Many local high school students have created paintings for this fundraising art festival and sale for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in the Roanoke Valley). April 9, 2009, 6-9 at Fitzgerald Hall at the Jefferson Center. Art sale begins at 7:15. Tickets and info: 540-344-3579. (Click on the image for a larger, printable poster.)

Roundtable at the Taubman Museum of Art

This is Taubman's last Roundtable for the year for high school art students and their teachers (teachers are not required to accompany their students). They will have time to explore the galleries including the new exhibition of the fascinating art of Devorah Sperber. Students are also encouraged to bring portfolios for critique. Our presenters, especially Andrew Day, are keen to view the student’s works and offer useful feedback.

At 7:30 pm the Taubman Museum of Art will screen the documentary film Women in War Zones (see below). That is a public event and the cost is $5. The students will get to meet Scott Blanding who is one of the filmmakers during the Art Club and they may want to stay for the film. They will need to purchase tickets for that.

As usual the Art Roundtable event (5:30-7:00) is entirely free for you and your students and includes dinner (pizza!) and this is all possible due to the generosity of Member One, who has designated a portion of their corporate sponsorship to the Taubman Museum of Art specifically support this program for High School Students. (Click on the image for a printable poster.)

Young Filmmaker from SW Virginia

Scott Blanding, a Cave Spring High School and Temple University graduate, spent two months in the Congo filming a documentary about the brutality of women caught in the Congolese fighting. His film, Women in War Zones, will show at 7:30 at the Taubman Museum of Art, and the tickets are $5. The tickets are going quickly so you might want to order online. High school students and teachers are invited to a Roundtable where they can meet and talk to Scott before the film. That starts at 5:30 and is free, but you should register with Frank Giannini know if you plan to come. fgiannini@taubmanmuseum.org

Dessert with the Arts

Come see art by Northside High School Students, enjoy performances by the NHS Band, Choir and Drama Club, and eat desserts.

March 19th, 7-9pm

Send Us Your News and Photos

Since the current SWVAEA officers live in Roanoke, so far all the news on this blog is about the Roanoke area. Please send us news and images from other areas so we can include them. Send anything you think other art teachers might be interested in, successful lesson ideas, art shows, workshops, even if it is just to brag about yourself, for example, a show you might be in.

Bookbinding Workshop

Jennifer Fowler will be teaching a Codex Book Binding Workshop at The Taubman Museum Sunday, March 29. All materials are provided to create a nice sketchbook/ journal. She makes these with her students and they are fabulous. In the workshop, you'll be using book cloth and fancy papers for the covers, but as shown in this photo, you can use any fabric (including canvas)!

Encourage you students to attend as well. Please sign up with the Taubman or email swvaea@gmail.com with any questions. You can also get the member price with a VAEA membership, not just the Taubman membership.

Shows to Visit in Roanoke

There are two shows, in addition to "Trash to Treasure" that include artwork by our members and students: "Art Feast" at Center in the Square in Roanoke, open 11-4 Thurs-Sat. until March 20; and "Roanoke College Juried Show", March 13-April 5, opening Reception: Friday, March 13, 6 p.m.

Very Impressive Trash

Our Youth Art Month Show, "Trash to Treasure" is hanging in the Jefferson Center in Roanoke. At the opening last Friday night, we heard many people say it was more exciting than they expected. These art teachers and students were inspired. We just hope our superintendents don't come and see what great art we can make with free stuff.

Pictured above are just a few samples: an impressive faux-bronze sculpture from objects and wire covered with panty hose and paint (Ciara Corrigan, Patrick Henry High); exotic spray-bottle birds with plastic fork feet (Susan Light, Grandin Court Elementary), a mural of squashed-can faced Roanoke characters (Chris Jones, Crystal Spring Elementary); a rendition of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers (Teresa Worth, Hidden Valley Middle School); and white sculpture in boxes.

The show will be up until April 25 at the main floor of the Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Avenue in Roanoke.