Friday, March 3, 2017

Gesture drawing to improvised music

Some examples of drawings I made while listening to/watching an amazing improvisational jazz band called Adventure in Sound can be found on this webpage:
http://chrisrenna.com/old/Charcoal_Works.html#grid

A few examples of the band's music can be found here (this is video footage that I shot):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReOWYg2-1Fc&list=PLom8A4wmKETo_64msoHEjfEehjs0ZOvS-
As I mentioned, this band performs improvisations; nothing is planned out beforehand.  They are constantly listening and reacting to what each other is doing.  One of their main goals is to "paint" with sound, using as broad a sonic palette as possible.  Their spontaneously created music pieces tend to go to many different places: soft sensitive/loud intense, slow moody/fast kinetic, serene harmonious/bombastic and dissonant, etc.  The group draws from a very large sonic palette and toolset that they have acquired over the years as students, teachers and performers of music.

- CR

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

1st New Bedford Whaling art exhibit

Hi there, 

Your students are invited to participate in our 1st New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park art exhibit from August 1 - September 30, 2017. Canvas will be provided to you for FREE and will be mailed to you once you've reserved your spots. 

5 spot limit per school. 

Exhibit theme: "Strength in Diversity in your Town"

Collaboration among students is encouraged. Let me know if you need any grade specific examples for technique ideas of past submissions. View over 4,800 past art submissions on Flickr here. This program is part of The Dream Rocket project, details below. 
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Yes, our school/group/me would like to participate in the 1st New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park art exhibit..... 
School/Group/Your Name:
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How many artworks will you be submitting? 
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Program Overview
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Art Exhibit
Exhibit: August 1 - September 30, 2017

Art Due: Tuesday June 20, 2017 (postmarked by the end of the day)

Theme: "Strength in Diversity in Your Town"

New Bedford's diversity is legacy of 'Whaling History' and a belief in 'Progressive Values'. The question is how will that diversity alter the future of the city from this point on? Will New Bedford's diversity strengthen our future or divide the city?

Note: Your art just needs to reflect this theme is some way, literally or in broad brushstrokes. Perhaps you reference to the town that you live in. 

Download the theme here

Visiting New Bedford Whaling NHP/Classroom Visits
Would you like to visit and/or schedule a tour, or request a ranger to visit your classroom? Contact Sparkle Bryant at sparkle_bryant@nps.gov or call her at 401-521-7266.


Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Some recent wildlife videos I have made

Hello all, this is student art/video teacher Chris Renna posting.  I'm thankful for being invited to contribute to Ms. Hom-Mandell's Art Shares blog.  Here are some recent videos shot in Massachusetts that combine my interests in nature, found sound and art:

Woolly Aphids, Ants Farming Them, and Smeared Dagger Caterpillar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqXIKTm_EVw&t=38s

Thousands of Catfish, and Painted Turtles on the Move

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L37WJjvqDBY


Dragonflies Dancing, Bullfrogs Jumping At Them, & Newborn Water Snakes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8Z8kuNtJMc

This one was shot with an iPhone 6:
Bird Activity in the Spring 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmsn6XN-Kv8&t=50s

These are just some recent ones I like but I have many more!  My youtube channel page is here:
www.youtube.com/chromatophoneproductionsmedia

- Chris

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Congratulations Art Scholastics winners 2017

Isabella Aslarus, Honorable mention

Emily Kim, Honorable mention

Erin Sarocco, Honorable mention

Zoe Walker, Gold Key


This is more surreal art.  There is an elephant on top of a turtle.  However clearly the Elephant is not alive as half of his body is New York city.

This is some surreal art.  Its like the sun is coming out from the moon during the day.  But the moon might also be an egg.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Putney summer arts opportunity



Help your students start planning for the summer!


Our January discount ends on the 31st.  Check out the details on our 
tuition page

Your students will join other creative teens from all over the country and around the world on our Vermont hilltop.  All to make art in our studios and outdoors on our open fields.
About Us
Students can dive deep into two workshops to build there portfolio or learn something completely new to them.  
 
Share this opportunity with your students!
Animation Workshop Page
ANIMATION
Fashion Design Workshop Page
CULINARY FOOD LAB
Drawing Workshop Page
DRAWING
Farm Workshop Page
FARM
Fiction Writing Workshop Page
FICTION WRITING
Glass Arts Workshop Page
GLASS ARTS
Painting Workshop Page
PAINTING
Poetry Writing Workshop Page
POETRY WRITING
Sculpture Workshop Page
SCULPTURE
Theater Workshop Page
THEATER
WEAVING & FIBER ARTS
Ceramics Workshop Page
CERAMICS
Dance Workshop Page
DANCE
Fashion Design Workshop Page
ESOL- English Language Class
Fashion Design Workshop Page
FASHION DESIGN
Filmmaking Workshop Page
FILMMAKING
Fashion Design Workshop Page
METAL JEWELRY
Photography Workshop Page
PHOTOGRAPHY
Printmaking Workshop Page
PRINTMAKING
Songwriting Workshop Page
SONGWRITING
Vocal Ensemble Workshop Page
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

DANFORTH ASSISTANTSHIPS

Dear Art Teachers and Educators:

Danforth Art Museum\School relocated this fall to the Jonathan Maynard Building at 14 Vernon Street on Framingham Centre Common. We are delighted that later this month we’re opening the doors to our new, light-drenched studios on the third floor of the building and starting our session of art classes and workshops for adults and children. And, now that we’re back in action…we need some help! We’re looking for motivated and responsible teens (grades 9-12) or college students to apply for STUDIO ART SCHOOL ASSISTANTSHIPS. We are so grateful for your support in getting the word out.

Applications are now being accepted for STUDIO ART SCHOOL ASSISTANTSHIPS
Students interested in Studio Art School Assistantships for February or April School Vacation Weeks, Summer Arts, or our Spring Session may apply now. Danforth Art School Assistants gain experience in all aspects of Danforth Art School, assisting with overall program facilitation during regular art school sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring) for all ages, School Vacation Week Workshops for children and teens, and Summer Arts, our highly popular summer art classes for children and teens. Opportunities to assist in the studios include preparation of materials and classroom spaces, organization of supplies, and support for teachers. Danforth Art accepts responsible, reliable, and energetic applicants currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) or college for available School Assistantships year round.


            HELP NEEDED NOW! February School Vacation Week Assistantships
          February 21-24, 2017
Program hours 8 am-6 pm daily (Shifts may vary)
Applicants must be available to work at least two full days

April School Vacation Week Assistantships
April 18-21, 2017
Program hours 8 am- 6 pm daily (Shifts may vary)
Applicants must be able to work all four days
                                     
Spring Session Classes Assistantships
Mondays to Thursdays, and/or Saturdays
Program hours vary (shifts may vary)
Applicants should be able to work at least one class per week
              
Summer Arts
          June 26—August 25, 2017
Program hours 8 am – 6 pm daily (shifts may vary)
Applicants would ideally be able to work five days a week for a minimum of four weeks
Training will be provided; mandatory training days will be announced by April 1


TEENS INTERESTED IN STUDIO ART ASSISTANTSHIPS should include the following information in their application:
          Application PDFs will be available on our website by February 1 to print at home and mail in.

          Student/Applicant Name
          Student/Applicant Age/Date of Birth/Year in School
          Student/Applicant Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
          Student/Applicant Cell Phone Number
          Student/Applicant Home Phone Number
          Student/Applicant Email Address

          Name of Student/Applicant’s parent(s) or guardian(s), Relationship, Daytime Phone Number, Email Address
         
Emergency Contact Name, Relationship, Daytime Phone Number, Email Address
         
Reference Name, Relationship, Daytime Phone Number, Email Address

Scheduling Information:
o   Which program/season are you interested in? (February School Vacation Week, Spring Classes, April School Vacation Week, Summer Arts)
o   Are there any days or weeks you will not be available?
o   How did you hear about the School Assistantship Program?

In one paragraph, answer one of the following questions:
o   Explain a time you had to teach something to someone. How did it go?
o   Explain a time you had to be a leader. How did it go? Did you feel comfortable leading?
o   Explain, in one paragraph, why you are interested in the School Assistantship Program at Danforth Art.


Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Send your completed application, current resume, and supplemental materials to:

Danforth Art\ Attn: Art School Administrator
14 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA 01701

Fax to (508) 820-0258, or, email to school@danforthart.org



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Danforth Art Museum\School
14 Vernon Street
Jonathan Maynard Building
Framingham, MA  01701

P: 508-620-0937
F: 508-820-0258

Facebook: /danforthart
Twitter: @danforthart Use hashtag #GoForthDanforth

Please note our new address—Visits by appointment only through January 2017
For complete information on our relocation and building renovation, upcoming offsite exhibitions, public programs, and the winter session of studio art classes, please visitwww.danforthart.org.