ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR K-5TH GRADES
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND PROGRAM OPTIONS
SD Studios artist in residence program focuses on delivering a broad range of
cultural, historical and educational expertise that tie into multi-cultural school
curriculum. We are passionate about broadening the educational experience by
providing an in-depth understanding of the many artistic styles, genres and
methodologies to all of your students.
Our program offers opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to participate in
the creative process, bridge cultural differences, and cultivate fresh ways of seeing
and learning through the arts. Our artistic lessons cultivate the many different
cultural and ethnic values for your students through fun, meaningful and
educational methods.
SD Studios Artist in Residence program integrates art history and criticism with
studio production. We connect personal experiences and contemporary life with
historical periods, and enrich all students in an engaging, hands-on process. We
encompass a broad spectrum of educational teaching tools and artistic techniques
that widen your student's learning experiences.
Exposure to and participation in the arts has been demonstrated to enhance
students' creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, as well as
improve student performance in other core subject areas. Through integrating the
arts, our quality program promotes, strengthens, and enhances schools, with or
without existing arts programs.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
CHOOSE ONE OPTION or MIX AND MATCH!
Option 1: Drawing and Painting Techniques
Art is an illusion. How is it possible to make something appear real on a 2-D surface?
How do we combine elements together to make a masterpiece? Learn exciting
methods, or tricks of the trade that artists have been handed down for centuries. Art
techniques stretch across all medias, watercolor, ink, colored pencil and pastel.
Students will learn how to use different tools and techniques while engaging in
hands on activities. Art history lessons will broaden your student's historical and
cultural knowledge while they actively learn through engaging in creative activities.
Students will integrate subject matter with The Illinois State Board of Education
Learning Standards and common core.
Option 2: World Art
Students will learn all about artists, cultures, the world and themselves while
creating both 2-D and 3-D projects.
Color, design, tools and techniques will be introduced through painting, drawings,
prints, clay and sculptural assemblage. Students are encouraged to interweave
cultural and historical styles with an emphasis on personal expression.
Students will integrate subject matter with The Illinois State Board of Education
Learning Standards and common core.
Option 3: Mixed Media
Mixed Media classes focus on both the joyful process of art making and the exciting
science of art. Students will explore the fun world of combining materials like fabric,
textural materials, graphics and found objects into a variety of mixed media
projects. Kids will learn all about different techniques and tools while engaging in
child-centered, process oriented projects. Projects include: collage, assemblage and
sculpture and painting. Kids will learn all about artists, cultures, the world and
themselves while creating both 2-D and 3-D projects.
Color, design, tools and techniques will be introduced through painting, drawings,
prints, clay and mixed media projects.
Students will integrate subject matter with The Illinois State Board of Education
Learning Standards and common core.
SESSION OPTIONS
ALL OPTIONS INCLUDE
PREPARATION TIME, TRAVEL EXPENSE, WRITTEN CURRICULUM
DESCRIPTIONS AND LESSON PLANS, AND ALL MATERIALS.
The more days the greater the savings!
Classes within the school day must be in consecutive order and must not
exceed one hour in length each.
OPTION 1 - 1,350
Three Classrooms for Three Days (three classes a day, one day per week for three
weeks)
OPTION 2 - $2,610
Three Classrooms for Six Days (three classes a day, one day per week for six weeks)
OPTION 3 - $5,040
Three Classrooms for twelve Days (three classes a day, one day per week for twelve
weeks)
OPTION 4 - $405 per day
Three Classrooms for Ongoing Sessions (must be more than 12 Days. Sessions can
continue throughout the school year or as long as you'd like)
Cancellation:
In the case of a cancellation made by the school, SD Studios must be notified at least
24 hours prior to the scheduled date. Otherwise, the school will be charged for that
date of service. If SD Studios needs to cancel due to weather or a sickness, the
school will be called that morning and the session and a makeup session will be
implemented.
Teacher Engagement:
Classroom teachers must be present during all Artists in Residence programming,
although participation from the teacher is voluntary. Prior to the sessions we will
communicate via the school contact person and send curriculum descriptions, and
daily lessons to the participating teachers.
Payment:
Payment is accepted via check, made out to Sandra Dawson.
Prior to an artist's presentation, the artist will supply a voucher with the costs and
class description for the school. Both school and artist will obtain copies of the
voucher.
All outstanding balances must be paid within a two-month period of the
starting date.
Feedback and Evaluation:
Following an artist’s session, teachers will be asked to complete an Artist Visit
Evaluation form. Evaluation of the artist's presentation is extremely important as
artists continue to refine their presentation skills and activities throughout the year.
Cancellations:
Cancellations for the sessions must be made at least two weeks prior to the date of
the session. Schools cancelling within two weeks of the scheduled engagement will
be required to pay a 30% cancellation fee. In the event of a cancellation due to
circumstances beyond the school’s control (i.e.: school closure due to a snow day,
power outage, etc.), it is the school's responsibility to contact the artist right away to
notify them of the cancellation. Failure to do so will result in compensating the artist
in full. Schools that are able to notify the artist of the cancellation in a timely manner
will not be held responsible for payment, although they are encouraged to
reschedule the artist for another date. If the artist must cancel due to illness or
personal emergency, they are required to notify the school as soon as possible and
will make up the session.