Artist Colleen Barry’s house looks like no other on the block. Light blue with globe-sized mosaic finials resting atop a matching cobalt blue wrought iron gate, its design is whimsical, subtly beckoning to the curious, “Come, take a look inside!” Barry's art has been exhibited at galleries and museums nationwide, including the Smithsonian, … [Read more...]
Research studies have shown that a strong school arts program increases a student’s self-esteem and creativity, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. But during tough economic times, it’s usually arts programs that are first to be cut. Learn how three North State schools, Redding School of the Arts, Chico Country Day School, and McCloud … [Read more...]
In his book Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell asserts that it takes at least 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert at anything. The Beatles didn’t become the Fab Four with raw talent alone; their willingness to practice endlessly – along with access to instruments and locations in which to hone their talents – took them … [Read more...]
The Famous Artists Program (formerly the Art Docent Program) is designed to serve as a supplement to a kindergarten through eighth grade art program. It complies with the California and National Visual Arts Standards and is used by well over a 100 schools in and outside of California. Its focus is to open a door into the wonderful world created by … [Read more...]
