GRACE Art
GRACE Art is an enrichment program sponsored by the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) and the Fox Mill PTA. Each month volunteer docents visit classrooms to present a 10-15 minute discussion on an artist or art-related topic and help the students create their own works of art.
The topics for the 2011-2012 school year are:
- October: Native American Art
- November: Leonardo da Vinci
- December: Alexander Calder
- January: Henry Matisse
- February: Faith Ringgold
- March: Cave Paintings fromLascaux,France
- April: Andy Warhol
- May: Auguste Renoir
For more information about GRACE Art in the Schools program, see www.restonarts.org/education/artintheschools.htm.
Volunteer Docents
Parents are needed to volunteer as docents in the GRACE Arts program. Once a month, a volunteer docent leads the discussion and works with the students on their individual art projects.
Why join?
It’s a fun way to get involved with your child’s class. The students look forward to seeing the GRACE Arts docents every month.
No art background?
An art background is not required. GRACE provides the posters, artist background information, and project suggestions. The Fox Mill PTA provides the supplies. Informational docent meetings are held each month at the school and your child’s younger siblings are welcome at the meetings.
Not comfortable giving presentations?
Work as a team with another parent volunteer and be an assistant A second pair of hands is always helpful.
Click here to open a flyer about volunteering with GRACE Arts for the 2011-2012 school year.
