Getting to know Corot
I admit that if an artist is not in the Art Docent Program, I know nothing about them! So I when I visited Westmont College’s campus recently, I was eager to visit the Corot exhibit at their art museum. Glad … Continued
Art Docent Program
Women’s History Month!
It’s a question no one has asked me in a long time. During our exhibit at the PTO expo in Pleasanton, CA last week, an attendee asked me why there are so few women artists in the Art Docent Program. … Continued
Looking at Art
I recently read a magazine article about the pursuit of beauty that has stuck with me. It was written by a 40-year veteran art teacher who is alarmed about the future of American art. “Young people today, immersed in a … Continued
Five Teaching Tips For Docents!
1. Partner Up! During the classroom discussion about the artworks, ask a question and have the students stand up and share their responses with the student next to them. This not only gets the “wiggles” out but also allows every … Continued
Fall In Love With Art
Summer is once again, coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. September is not only a great month for this seasonal transition, but it gives us all a chance to appreciate those warm colors that represent … Continued
Youth Art Month: Make Your Mark This March!
Well, it’s finally here! It’s Youth Art Month (YAM) during the month of March, and this couldn’t be a better time to share the power of art with your school and community. YAM was created in 1961 by the Art … Continued
All About Basquiat
It’s February everyone! You know what that means. Yes, Valentine’s Day has come and gone– but we’d like to recognize Black History Month! In honor of this historical month, we’d like to talk about a very important and, beyond all … Continued
A Splash at MacWorld II
Imagine what a magazine of the future would like with EDITION29 THE MUSEUM, an app that we oohed and awed over! It’s an exciting new visual magazine for the Apple Inc. iPad platform. This highly collectible magazine is a visual … Continued
Art Docent Program Makes a Splash at MacWorld!
As we drove across the Bay Bridge on a sun-drenched Friday morning, admiring the meringue-like fog covering the bay, we weren’t sure what to expect at our visit to MacWorld/iWorld, the all-things Apple Inc. convention and exhibition. Our digital partner, … Continued
What do Kazakhstan and Art Docent Program have in common?
The February 2012 issue of National Geographic contains two interesting stories for Art Docents. Pick up a copy and see stunning photographs of an exotic, new foreign city Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan. Why is Kazakhstan of interest to … Continued