TOMASINO AKO

Emerging artists Jane Arrieta Ebarle and Oliver Rabara join renowned impressionist Mario Parial in a trilogy exhibit entitled "ARTISTANG TOMASINO AKO!". This exhibit is the initial presentation of the UST Atelier Alumni Association as a countdown exhibit to 2011 when University of Sto. Tomas celebrates its 400th year. Exhibit opens on June 17, 2009, 6:00 pm at the Shangri-la Plaza, 3rd level. It will run until June 30, 2009.

ART MATTERS @ LUCENA CITY

The Philippine Arts Educators Association, through Mr. Orlando Abon, supported the Faber-Castell Creativity Academy which was held at SM Lucena last
Jan. 24, 2009. The creativity enhancement seminar was attended by educators from the private schools and DepEd Division of Lucena through the effort of Dr. Amelita Balagtas, the School Division Superintendent.

Mr. Orlando Abon tackled art across the curriculum which was rooted on “ART MATTERS”, an art module which he developed for the benefit of primary and secondary level educators. Mr. Abon is past president of PAEA and is the founder and president of CESPHILS. (Creative Educators Society of the Phils.), a creative group composed of Marian educators. FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT... www.paea.com.ph

ART IS ESSENTIAL TO THE GROWTH OF CHILDREN

ART IS ESSENTIAL TO THE GROWTH OF CHILDREN

An Art Educated child is four times more likely to be literate and to perform better in school compared to one who isn’t and is more likely to become a better citizen. (John Silva – Senior Consultant of the National Museum of the Philippines)

Art is a Childs way of processing what they sees with their eyes and translate into a visual symbol for himself and for others to see. Every time a child creates art, they portray their feelings, imagination, ideas for what he draws is a concrete configuration of his emotion.

The artshopers of St. Mary’s Academy – Pasay City for this summer are excellent in the way they apply the basic skills learned. They seem committed to what they are doing and their dedication comes across in lovely mission of visual arts… unique for their composition, which is seen in every strokes of line to the sweetest and coolest blending of colors that makes their work excellent.

The participation of your children to various art activities and exposure is a good starting point for them to explore and discover arts which could be fun and enjoyable past time that could further develop their creative instinct and emotional intelligence.

In 2007, a research was conducted by Ellen Winner of Harvard Graduate School found out that… Children who study the arts seriously are taught to see better, to envision, to persist, to be playful and learn from mistakes, to make critical judgments and justify such judgment.

It is art that makes life, which makes important. I know of no substitute for the force and beauty of its power.

SUMMER ARTSHOP @ ST. MARY'S ACADEMY - PASAY CITY

Summer - Saya at St. Mary's Academy of Pasay offers SUMMER ARTSHOP'09 - YEAR 2. The Closing Ceremony and Opening of Art Exhibit will be on May 11, 2009, 9:00-11:00 at the Holy Child Hall, St. Mary's Academy-Pasay City.

From Educating for the Workplace through the ARTS

From Educating for the Workplace through the ARTS
The Getty-Education Institute for the Arts

THE NEW ARTS EDUCATION

Over The past decade, a new way of thinking about arts education has taken hold, which differs significantly from the limited activity that most adults remember from their own schooling. Based on substantive and rigorous content, the new arts education develops the very capacities that business leaders, educators, and parents want the schools to provide our children: creative problem-solving, analytical thinking, collaborative skills, and judgment.

In the new arts education, child ren learn to convey ideas, feelings, and emotions by creating their own images and performing dance, music, and drama. They learn to decode and understand the historical and cultural messages wrapped up in works of art. They also learn to analyze, critique, and draw reasoned conclusions from what they see and hear’ i.e., to reflect on the meaning of their perceptions and experiences. The demonstrated achievements of the new arts education have brought it recognition in areas that are today defining education for both students and teachers.

( Adopted from the http://paea.com.ph/library.html )

KIDS ART

"Circles" - Coffee Painting ( SMART Kids Magazine of St. Mary's Academy - Pasay City )

KASIGUN - Kids Fashion Exhibit ( Karayum Sinulid at Gunting ) applying basic skills in sewing and stitches.

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FOSS...It's significance to quality education

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