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How Vincent van Gogh Can Help You Teach to the Common Core Standards

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Henry Matisse in Kindergarten? Leonardo da Vinci in fifth grade? These names don’t often come to mind while thinking about instruction in English Language Arts (ELA). But they should. In an age when literacy dominates public discourse on education, we must begin to think more broadly about what students read. Sure—the new Common Core State […]

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ROGUE GALLERY AND ART CENTER WINTER/ SPRING 2012 ART CLASSES

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About the author: The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The Gallery offers local artists an opportunity to display their work, and because of its non-profit status can display a wide range of artistic styles and mediums not seen in commercial galleries. Aspiring artists, both children and adults, take classes from local artists and are exposed to a wide variety of artistic mediums. Our mission is to promote and provide for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of art. Our vision: Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart…Boldly Create! Learn more with web links and contact info in RGAC's listing at SOAR.

Professional or amateur, young or old – there’s a class for everyone who wants to explore art through the Rogue Gallery & Art Center this Winter. Diverse art classes and workshops feature traditional and new art techniques taught by professional artist/educators at affordable prices.

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Afterschool Art Studios I and II offered for youth in 1st – 9th grades!

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About the author: The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is the Rogue Valley’s premier non-profit community art center, founded in 1960 to promote and support the arts in the Rogue Valley. The Gallery offers local artists an opportunity to display their work, and because of its non-profit status can display a wide range of artistic styles and mediums not seen in commercial galleries. Aspiring artists, both children and adults, take classes from local artists and are exposed to a wide variety of artistic mediums. Our mission is to promote and provide for the study, development, exhibition, and appreciation of art. Our vision: Ignite the Mind, Stir the Soul, Open the Heart…Boldly Create! Learn more with web links and contact info in RGAC's listing at SOAR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Rogue Gallery & Art Center is offering monthly Afterschool Art Studio I and Afterschool Art Studio II this Winter!

Register online: www.roguegallery.org

STUDIO 1:

For children in grades 1 – 6:

Wednesdays 2 to 5PM (Corresponds with Medford School District’s early-release Wednesdays)

Paint, draw, sculpt, print, explore, create, and be inspired by introductory art lessons in our spacious & fully-equipped art studio!

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $72 members/ $85 non-members

March 7, 14, 21 $46 members/ $55 non-members

April 4, 11, 18, 25 $59 members/ $70 non-members

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $72 members/ $85 non-members

STUDIO 2 (intensive):

For youths in grades 4 – 9:

Tuesdays 4:30 to 6PM

Draw and paint from life and the imagination with a focus on basic design, color theory, art history, and learning

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Elaine Frenett Announces New Class

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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Watercolor painting lessons with Artist Elaine Frenett

Jacksonville Artist Elaine Frenett offers a new class for those interested in exploring watercolor painting for the first time. Basic watercolor techniques, revisiting value, color theory and improving illustrative skills will be the agenda for this “kick start” series for newcomers.

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Artist Pat Blair Announces Friday Plein Air Painting Sessions

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Table Rock, watercolor by Pat Blair

SIGN UP FOR FRIDAY PLEIN AIR PAINTING SESSIONS! You may sign up for one session or many! Take a delightful day in the outdoors and photograph, paint or sketch on location in beautiful Southern Oregon.

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