ARTE POSTALE
An International Visual Exchange
2014–2015
plants of my Country
Introduction
Visual art allows us to express ourselves in
many ways. Through drawings, paintings, and
sculpture we can communicate our thoughts and
ideas; we can transmit emotions, dreams, aspirations, and
experiences. The way we depict the world we live in helps others
see it through our eyes, sharing our culture and values.
The Arte Postale program provides students from around the world
the opportunity to enhance their learning by participating in and
enjoying the visual arts. The program is a creative way to start
students on the path to greater understanding of their own life and
culture, while nurturing their curiosity about cultures in other
countries. As students learn about the visual arts and work on art
and writing pieces to exchange with a classroom from another
country, they will reflect on what culture means to them.
The lessons in Arte Postale lead students through the creation of
works of art that reflect aspects of their culture. Throughout the
implementation of the program, students will learn about cultural
customs and practices in other countries. The exchange
component of Arte Postale will help students gain insight about
another culture, teaching them to respect, value, and celebrate
diversity.
Arte Postale’s Goals:
tudents to further their knowledge
and appreciation of their own culture, and learn more about the
culture of students in another country.
academic and social competencies.
in using inclusive teaching methods through
arts-based strategies.
V SA of Egypt
Arte Postale Project
Permission and Release Form
(to be signed by child’s parent or legal guardian)
_______________________________ is participating in
the Arte Postale arts education
(School Name)
program sponsored by VSA arts Inc., an affiliate of the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (―VSA‖). Arte Postale
is
an international visual art and writing exchange program conducted at schools
and learning centers in various countries. During the program, students will
submit artwork and writing to be exchanged with a participating partner
classroom and potentially displayed in an art exhibition. The artwork, my child’s
first name, writings, and image may also be used by VSA for its Web site, art
exhibition, or in printed materials describing VSA educational arts programs and
curricula. My child’s artwork, image, and writing may also be posted on a private
blog, for viewing by other participating classrooms only.
I hereby GIVE permission for my child,
___________________________________,
(last name) (first name)
to participate in this program and be photographed in the classroom for
this project.
I hereby DO NOT GIVE permission for my child,
____________________________,
(last name) (first name)
to participate in this program.
Signature: _______________________________________ Date:
________________
Arte Postale Teacher Guide VSA of Egypt
ARTE POSTALE
An International Visual Art Exchange
ENROLLMENT FORM 2014–
2015
Theme: Plants of my Country
Teacher First Name:
Teacher Family Name:
Co-Teacher First & Family
Name:
School
Name:
Name of Principal or Director of School: ___________________
School Address:
City: ___ _________________ State: _ _________ ZIP/Postal code:
Country:
Contact Person First Name:
Family Name:
Mailing Address:
City: __ __________ State: __ _______ ZIP/Postal code: _____________
Country: ____________________________________________
School Tel.:
School E-mail:
School Fax:
Teacher Tel:
Home Tel.:
Teacher E-mail :
Subject(s) taught:
Ages of students:
Number of students (one class can be no more than 30 students) :
Number of students with a disability:
Language(s) spoken in class:
Term
or
semester
dates:
___
Does your classroom have access to a computer and the Internet? _
____________________
How did you hear about Arte Postale? (check all that apply)
VSA Egypt Web site
Local VSA affiliate
E-mail
Direct mail
Postcard Message
Artist Profile
My name ________________ My age
_______________
My school
____________________________
My teacher
_____________________________________
State and/or country_____________________________
Title of my postcard __________________________________
Medium___________________________________________
What is happening in my postcard ______________________
Why I chose this scene __________________________
The lens in my postcard is ______________________________
My hobbies________________________________________
What I love most about my country___________________
The Arte Postale Environment
The Arte Postale program is designed for
implementation in a variety of classrooms
and settings. As you begin the program think
about the population you teach and consider
making changes to your classroom environment
that can provide a more inclusive setting for all
students. Below are some strategies to help get you
started.
may need more space to accommodate a student using a
wheelchair.
open shelves that can be reached easily
by all students, including those who are in wheelchairs or adapted
chairs, or those who are positioned on the floor.
from falling on the floor. Secure trays to tables.
objects—such as by placing chairs so they face each other and
arranging small work areas for two or three students.
students with visual disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or behavioral
disabilities to explore the room with just you whenever changes
are made.
students to see if changes in the physical environment
are needed to encourage independence.
noisy, active areas from the quiet areas.
Starting on page 56 you will find more strategies for developing an
inclusive classroom, including specific suggestions for visual arts
activities and for particular disabilities.
Art Postale Schedule
Timeline
The timeline will help you keep track of the various components of
Arte Postale and assist with in-class pacing.
TASKS
Implement Lesson 1
Implement Lesson 2
green arias or around river
with different materials
Implement Lesson 3 using
theme
SUGGESTED
Timeline
CLASS TIME
Activity 1:
45 minute
Activity 2:
60 minute
Activity 1 :
3hours
Activity 2: 45 - 60
minute
October 2014
November 2014
Activity 1: 90 minute
Postcard
Activity 2: 45 minute
December 2014
Message
Activity 3: 45 minute
the plants of my country
Artwork must be received
by VSA of Egypt
20thJanuary 2015
VSA of Egypt contacts you
with partner classroom
information through the
internet
February 2015
Implement Lesson 4
Hunt
Art
Art exhibition in Cairo,
Egypt
Activity 1: 45 minutes
Activity 2: 45 minutes
Concluding Activity: 30
minutes
February 2015
March 2015
Enroll before
Your Classroom’s Artwork
returned to your classroom. It is considered
a gift to your partner classroom. You may
want to photograph or make a color photocopy
of the students’ work as a way of keeping a copy.
20th January , 2015. your students’ artwork needs to arrive
at VSAof Egypt Keeping this deadline is extremely important in
allowing VSA to pair the classrooms and still provide sufficient time
for the works to be exchanged.
paintings, and artists
profiles carefully. Address the package to:
VSA Egypt—Arte Postale program
 3 helwan street, Moassasat
Almostashfyat, Massaken Abo
Alresh, Elsayda Zaynab, Tel:
202 - 01005709085
or
Email: vsaegypt@hotmail.com
your students’ work, please send an e-mail to us
with your students’ names so that certificates can be created for
each of them. The names should be written in the following format:
First Name Family Name.
s know which
students have a disability. The information regarding disability is
important to us as an organization for reporting purposes and is
one of the factors considered in choosing a piece for the annual
exhibit at the United States Department of Education in
Washington, D.C. Any information shared with us regarding
disability will not be used publicly or with your partner classroom.
of Egypt receives your classroom’s artwork we will
choose the artworks from each classroom that will remain in our
office to form part of the annual exhibit.
Certificates of Participation will be created for each student that
submitted a postcard or paintings.
VSA Arte Postale Teacher Guide 2014 - 2015