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A unique celebration of Preschool art, local food & community
THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH 3:30 pm Sneak Preview · 4:30 - 6 pm Community Reception
The Right Place: Community School for Young Children
123 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Event Sponsor ($2,500)
Logo on all print and social media to include: event posters, rack cards, event program, event display sign, web page, facebook, monthly newsletter for one year, press release, free admission for 50 people to attend sneak preview
Farm-To-Table Sponsor ($1750)
Logo on all print and social media to include: event posters, rack cards, event program, web page, facebook, monthly newsletter for one year, press release, free admission for 35 people to attend sneak preview
Exploring Color Combined Exhibit Sponsor ($1500)
To include the following art mediums: finger paint, tempera paint, watercolor, oil and chalk pastels Exhibit sign with logo, name in program, event display sign, free admission for 30 people to attend sneak preview
3-Dimensional Combined Exhibit Sponsor ($1000)
To include the following art mediums: clay, found objects and loose parts, wire Exhibit sign with logo, name in program, event display sign, free admission for 20 people to attend sneak preview
Representing Our World Combined Exhibit Sponsor ($750)
To include the following art mediums: pen, oil pastel, watercolor (still-life drawing, self-portraits, and murals) Exhibit sign with logo, name in program, event display sign, free admission for 15 people to attend sneak preview
Impressions Combined Exhibit Sponsor ($500)
To include the following art mediums: found objects, block printing ink (found object and drawn prints) Exhibit sign with logo, name in program, event display sign, free admission for 10 people to attend sneak preview
Single Exhibit Sponsor ($250)
Exhibit sign with logo, name in program, event display sign, free admission for 5 people to attend sneak preview Customized sponsorship packages available
The Right Place: Community School for Young Children · 123 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
What is the Art Program at The Right Place? The Art Program at The Right Place is centered around the Atelier, or Studio, a forum for art instruction and exploration. Under the guidance of the Atelierista, children develop their artistic vocabulary in media including pencil, pen, tempera, watercolor, oil and chalk pastels, clay, and wire. Children in the Studio use real art materials and learn authentic art making techniques. The Atelierista collaborates with each teacher to extend Studio experiences into the classroom. How else do children explore art? Freely expressive art, art techniques, and art appreciation are all part of the Art Program at The Right Place. Expressive Art: Children may choose and use a selection of familiar art materials without specific direction from an instructor. Children will receive instruction in the use of each material before it is available as a choice for expressive art. Art Techniques: Children are given instruction and guidance in how to use tools properly and how to achieve specific results. Experiences such as observational drawing, sketching, still life sketching, using clay or sculpture tools, and the process of print making or mobile construction are examples of art techniques. Art Appreciation: Observing and discussing the work of others, such as professional artists or other children. How do children benefit from art education? Throughout the school year, time spent in the Studio and in classroom art centers contributes to children’s development. Children build the ability to focus on individual tasks, to express their ideas through art work, and to make decisions about their work that strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Art making experiences also contribute to the development of motor skills, as children hold paintbrushes, pencils and other tools. Language skills grow as children express ideas about their own work and the work of other children. And perhaps most importantly, through the process of learning about and making art, children build confidence in their own abilities. “I did it!,” is heard from children in the Studio on a daily basis, and expresses a pride of accomplishment that every child deserves to feel. Your contribution directly supports staffing and art materials for the Art Program at The Right Place, and ensures children’s continued acquisition of artistic skills and processes. Children will use their in-Studio experiences to communicate and explore their own ideas both in the Studio and in the classroom, and as part of long-term projects and other learning experiences.
The Right Place: Community School for Young Children · 123 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105
ART SHOW EXHIBITS 2017 Exploring Color Fingerpaint: With fingerpaint, children discover how their decisions change the paint. They mix colors, and move paint using their fingertips, nails, palms, and the backs of their hands.
“I mixed orange because yellow and red makes orange.” -Kennedy
Easel Painting: New tools are introduced in the Studio for this investigation– the easel and the paintbrush. Children are encouraged to fill up their entire paper with paint.
“We’re gonna work together.” -Essence
Black and White: Children are given black and white paper and paint, and encouraged to mix different shades in their mixing trays. Mixing is a favorite activity, with some children mixing colors more than, or instead of, painting. “It’s getting even lighter! I added a lot of white to it.” - Marxton
The Right Place: Community School for Young Children · 123 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105
ART SHOW EXHIBITS 2017 Exploring Color Watercolor: We begin with a simple refrain for rinsing the watercolor brushes in between colors, “Dip in the water, swish, swish, swish, tap on the cup, tap, tap, tap, put it on the towel.” We practice a few times before starting with our paint. Children are just as excited to rinse their brushes as they are to paint with the liquid watercolor! They enjoy seeing colors swirl in the water.
“Look, it’s so orange.” - Jenaliz
Oil and Chalk Pastels: Children layer pastels, smudge with fingers, erase, and scratch away at the layers of color they create. The addition of watercolor paint over the pastel drawings creates new interest.
“Guys, look what I’m doing. Paint drawing.” - J’Iana
The Right Place: Community School for Young Children · 123 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105
ART SHOW EXHIBITS 2017 3-D Work Clay: Every winter in the studio, children learn skills for sculpting with clay. We begin by wedging the clay to prepare it for work and practice making pinch pots, molded sculptures, and pieced sculptures. Children enjoy seeing their finished creations placed on the drying shelf.
“I’m making a teapot sculpture. My teapot sculpture is for tea.” - Messi
“Look! This thing makes holes. I make three holes, four holes...” - Luis
Loose Parts: Children start with a variety of materials to build a sculpture– materials include boxes, tubes, lids, yarn, string, foam, egg cartons, mesh, postcards, and scrapbook paper. We begin by introducing the materials and then talking about different ways to attach them. There are so many possibilities!
Wire: Children explore the properties of wire in the Studio. We start bending by hand, making angles and curves. Later, we coil wire around both round and square dowels, twigs, feathers, and beads for an added challenge. The wire transforms quickly, from snakes to fish, to wild curves. It even turns into letters!
“I make a circle.” - Tynasia
The Right Place: Community School for Young Children · 123 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105
ART SHOW EXHIBITS 2017 Representing My World Self-Portrait: Children begin the self-portrait drawing experience by looking at their faces in a mirror. Children describe the shapes they find. The shapes of eyes, noses, eyelashes, lips, and other facial features are discussed at the table. We begin to draw only after we have exhausted the possibilities of our observations. “I made my bun donuts!” - Faith
Still Life Drawing: We begin our still life drawing experience with careful observation. Children touch sunflowers and discuss textures, colors, shapes, and smells. Magnifying glasses add another layer to the children’s inquiry. What details will they find when they look even closer? Children draw using fine-tipped black pens and capture details like stems, petals, and texture inside the center of the flower. “I saw the details. I see little details. I see green details.” -Jose
“We gotta hurry! The rain is falling.” - Khloe
Murals: Before mural work begins, children create a list of things to include on the mural. Then, they decide which sides of the mural will be the ground and the sky, and who will draw and paint each part. Cooperation is an essential part of this studio experience.
The Right Place: Community School for Young Children · 123 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105
ART SHOW EXHIBITS 2017 Print-Making Found Objects: Printing begins with a discussion and demonstration of vertical and horizontal lines, parallel lines, diagonals, and lines that cross. From there, children create patterns, shapes, letters, buildings, and more. Later on, curves and circles are introduced to add interest and expanded possibilities. “I made a dragonfly!” - Kyree
Drawn Design: Print making is a multi-step process. The most exciting part of making this type of print is pulling the paper away from the inked foam. Children are amazed to see how the ink transfers their designs to paper, creating a copy of their work.
“I rolled it. I’m gonna get some more.” - Kyaree
The Right Place: Community School for Young Children · 123 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105
SPONSORSHIP FORM 2nd Annual Preschool Art Showcase: Thursday June 8, 2017. 123 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105 860.543.8488 Please fill out the following form to confirm your chosen sponsorship package. Completed forms can be returned or scanned to Cheri Colson, Program Manager at The Right Place, at
[email protected] or by fax at 860-520-5871. Please contact us with any questions.
Contact Information:
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PAYMENT INFO:
Event Sponsor ($2,500)
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Farm-To-Table Sponsor ($1750) Exploring Color Combined Exhibit Sponsor ($1500)
Enclosed is a check (made payable to: The Salvation Army The Right Place)
3-Dimensional Combined Exhibit Sponsor ($1000) Representing Our World Combined Exhibit Sponsor ($750)
Total Sponsorship Amount
Impressions Combined Exhibit Sponsor ($500) Single Exhibit Sponsor ($250)
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I would like to sponsor _____ individuals to attend the ART SHOW at $25 each for a TOTAL of $________