Celebration of
the Arts
The third annual Celebration of the Arts was celebrated by
the 1000 students, grades K – 5, of the Mabel I Wilson, Drowne Road and
North Yarmouth Memorial Schools in March 2008. In 2006 Luann Lawler, MIW
Music Teacher, developed and coordinated this extensive month long arts
program, made up of visiting artists and performers representing a variety
of genres, to supplement the art and music curriculum of the students at the
MIW School. In the past two years both Drowne Road School and North Yarmouth
Memorial School have joined in the Celebration of the Arts.
Also in 2006, Margo Harrington, Co Chair of the MSAD51 Arts
Alliance created the Art & Literacy Program. Throughout the month long
Celebration of the Arts a number of volunteers visit each classroom to
present a grade specific lesson which combines a read aloud book with the
examination of complementary art work created by well known artists.
Following this discussion a piece of student artwork is created. This
artwork is exhibited at Family Arts Night, an annual arts event hosted by
the Arts Alliance.
Funding for the Celebration of the Arts was achieved in 2006
via grade level (K-2) PTO enrichment funding. In 2007 a Foundation 51 grant
(awarded in 2006) was used to cover most of the costs. The Arts Alliance
made a contribution as well. The costs for the first two years were $4000
and $4700 respectively. Funding for the 2008 Celebration of the Arts was
provided in large part by the generous donations of our community members to
the Greely Fund, as well as PTO enrichment funds and a $1000 contribution
from the MSAD51 Arts Alliance. The costs associated with the 2008
Celebration of the Arts were approximately $5000 dollars and innumerable
hours spent coordinating the many events.
I would be happy to answer questions, or provide additional
information. Please direct any inquires to MargoLKH@maine.rr.com.
Respectfully
submitted,
Margo
Harrington
MSAD51 Art
Alliance
Parent
Teacher Organization
