Resources-Collaborative+Art

=Resources: Collaborative Art=

Articles in Support of Collaborative Art and Public Displays of Art (Whether Actual or Virtual)
Buffington, Melanie. L. "**Art to Bring About Change: The Work of Tyree Guyton**." __Art Education__ 60:4 (July 2007): 25-32. WilsonWeb. IUPUI Univ. Libs., Indianapolis. 2 Dec. 2007.
 * **Grades 5-9**
 * "ABSTRACT: Public art takes many forms including commemorative sculptures, site-specific works, and collaborative murals. Additionally, public art can beautify an urban environment (quoting Riley, 2005) or raise awareness of social issues in a manner similar to the AIDS quilt (quoting Russell, 2004). Another possibility is that public works of art are a form of discourse and open conversations and dialogue. Such works of art can help communities work toward unity and empowerment (quoting Hall, 1989; The Heidelberg Project, n.d.; Senie, 2006). As noted by Russell (2004) and Argiro (2004), studying public works of art can be an important part of art education. Tyree Guyton creates public art that is compelling, challenging, and ripe with possibilities for study in school."

Felton, Ruth and Jerome J. Hausman. "**Transcending Tragedy**." __Arts & Activities__ 130: 5 (2002):24-27. EBSCOHost, Professional Development Collection. IUPUI Univ. Libs., Indianapolis. 2 Dec. 2007.
 * "**Artsonia** is the world's largest student-art museum on the Internet, showcasing artwork from over 20,000 students in 90 countries. In response to the events of Sept. 11, Artsonia **has created a special art collection on the theme, "Drawing Together: Kids Against Terrorism." This collection features student artwork from all over the world depicting their response to the tragedies of Sept. 11...**The collection is a tool of reassurance and comfort for individual artists as well as teachers and worldwide viewers. The images and words reestablish the human dialogue**..."**

Samuels, Christina A. "**Online Support Seen for Youths With Learning Disabilities**." __Education Week (Online)__. 27 Feb. 2007. 2 Dec. 2007. http://www.edweek.org (Free Site Registration Required).
 * "Researchers gathered youths’ voices from the [|Sparktop.org] Web site run by the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, of San Mateo, Calif., to look into what they called the “virtual, but authentic” voices of young people who identify themselves as having a learning disability. The site offers resources for children and adolescents with learning difficulties and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder."

Stephens, Pamela G. "**A Real Community Bridge: Informing Community-Based Learning through a Model of Participatory Public Art**." __Art Education__ 59:2 (March 2006): 40-6. IUPUI Univ. Libs., Indianapolis. 2 Dec. 2007.
 * Abstract: "Community-based learning has the power to encourage and sustain the intellectual curiosity of learners. By most accounts, community-based learning is a process that creates a collaborative environment of scholarship that holds individual differences, as well as similarities, in high esteem. It is a process, as the phrase suggests, that extends beyond brick and mortar walls and artificial time frames. Community-based learning finds its content in the real world and at its own moment....Successful participatory public art crosses boundaries to act as a catalyst that can address social, cultural, and economic issues. It is an approach that invites artists and communities to work together as a cooperative team. As such, participatory public art is the perfect raw material for community-based learning...A practical application and implications for the future of participatory public art as a community-based learning opportunity suggest how educators can approach and utilize the concepts."

http://www.warhol.org/education/pdfs/Final%20Warhol%20and%20Collaboration.pdf
 * "Warhol and Collaboration (Lesson Plan).**" __The Andy Warhol Museum__. 2 Dec 2007.
 * "The collaborative work of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat has been described as “physical conversation” in paint instead of words. This lesson plan adapts the collaborative process of both artists to engage students in dialogue and collaborative artmaking. In small groups, students will brainstorm ideas, assign tasks, execute steps in production, and analyze their work. Students will also discuss the meaning of words, symbols, and images in both the Warhol/Basquiat paintings and in their own collaborations."
 * For more lesson plans inspired by Andy Warhol, refer to "**the warhol: resources and lessons**." __The Andy Warhol Museum__. 2 Dec 2007. http://edu.warhol.org/
 * PowerPoint Presentations to Introduce the work of Andy Warhol, provided by The Andy Warhol Museum (a Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh, PA):
 * "**A. Warhol Biography (PowerPoint Presentation)**." __The Andy Warhol Museum__. 2 Dec 2007. http://edu.warhol.org/ppt/biography.ppt
 * "This biographical presentation looks at Warhol's formative years in Pittsburgh, his education and a brief synopsis of his artistic career." ([|http://edu.warhol.org/20c_ppt.html])
 * "**Pop Art (PowerPoint Presentation)**." __The Andy Warhol Museum__. 2 Dec 2007. http://edu.warhol.org/ppt/Pop_Art.ppt
 * "Introduction to Pop Art includes explanation of style, the artists who created it and contextual information." ([|http://edu.warhol.org/20c_ppt.html])

Waters, John K.. "**E-portfolios: Making Things E-asy**." __T.H.E. Journal__. 34:4. Apr. 2007. 2 Dec. 2007. http://www.thejournal.com/articles/20464
 * "A young teacher’s implementation of a simple-to-use e-portfolio program is helping to reform a troubled East Coast high school."
 * "Sproll sees e-portfolios as a potentially critical component of the high school’s curriculum. 'What I see in the way those teachers are taking ideas, working with students, and publishing their work is a very interesting model,' he says. 'What is so compelling about it is that their students recognize that their work is being published, and they take a great deal of pride in that.'"



__Free Online Galleries for Young Artists__
"Artsonia." __Artsonia Kids Art Museum__. 2 Dec. 2007. http://www.artsonia.com/
 * "Artsonia is the **//world's largest kids' art museum//**. Our dream is that every child will have an **//online art gallery//**, reflecting their masterpieces from pre-school through high-school, preserved forever!"
 * For an example of an online exhibit, visit the "Immigrant Trunks" gallery at http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=76683
 * The "Este Es Mi Mexico" (This is my Mexico) gallery is also a neat one to check out at http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=83707
 * Also, check out the "Peace Without Borders" gallery at http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=36214
 * Parents and/or teachers may submit the artwork of children and young adults (**//ages 2-18//**)
 * **//Content is Kid-Friendly//**: "Since the age range of our students is very wide (2 to 18), we disallow artwork that is inappropriate for young audiences. Specifically, we disallow any artwork that depicts nudity or violence." ([|http://www.artsonia.com/faq-teachers.asp])
 * Artsonia is a **//social network of sorts//**, where kids can have a fanclub, family members can purchase merchandise with artwork printed on it, members can send [|e-cards] using images from Artsonia artists, and kids can invite others to view their work online.
 * Artsonia membership is **//free//**.
 * **//Privacy is protected//**: "On the Artsonia website, each child is identified only by a screenname which is usually the child's first name and number (e.g., Sarah22). There is no way for any website visitor to find out the identity of the student or to directly contact the student. Artsonia strictly follows all US government regulations on protecting children's privacy on the Internet." ([|http://www.artsonia.com/faq-parents.asp])
 * Artwork remains of the Artsonia website for as long as the parents and young artists wish.
 * "You can display any type of art that reproduces well as a two-dimensional image. This includes (images of) drawings, paintings, any type of three-dimensional craftwork, computer drawings (i.e., artwork created through computer software like Photoshop or Illustrator) etc...We do impose some restrictions on photographs though: we disallow photographs that contain identifiable human subjects, especially children." ([|http://www.artsonia.com/faq-teachers.asp])
 * Teachers can access and submit art **//lesson plan//**s. ([|http://www.artsonia.com/teachers/lessonplans/])

"**HelloCREATIVITY.com**." __The ArtReach Foundation__. 2 Dec 2007. http://www.hellocreativity.com/
 * "HelloCREATIVITY.com provides a **//secure//** online connection between **//children and mentors//** who nurture and empower the young artists. By encouraging children to claim their creative voice, HelloCREATIVITY strengthens their opportunity for a more understanding, hopeful, successful, and peaceful future....**//Children ages 2 to 18//** submit **//all forms of creative expression//**. HelloCREATIVITY's mentor community includes artists, photographers, writers, musicians, teachers, parents, professionals, and seniors – any adult who has the passion to make a positive difference." ([|http://www.artreachfoundation.org/hellocreativitycom/])
 * Writers, Artists, and Graphic Artists welcome!
 * Online mentoring is in the form of making encouraging comments on the artist's page. ([|http://www.hellocreativity.com/online-mentoring/]) Comments are reviewed by HelloCREATIVITY prior to posting online. ([|http://www.hellocreativity.com/posting-tips/])
 * Only the first name and age of the artist is used for privacy. ([|http://www.hellocreativity.com/storage/about/HelloCREATIVITY_about.pdf])
 * Participation is free. HelloCREATIVITY relies on donations for providing this unique service.

"**SparkTop.org**." __Schwab Learning__. 2 Dec. 2007. http://www.sparktop.org/home.html
 * "SparkTop.org is the first website created expressly **//for kids with learning difficulties//**, including learning disabilities (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). By educating kids about their learning, helping them recognize their strengths, showcasing their creativity and offering safe ways for kids to connect with one another, SparkTop.org can help children gain confidence and insight about themselves and how they learn." ([|http://www.schwablearning.org/about.asp?page=1.3])
 * "SparkTop.org is a site for **//8-12 year-olds//** with learning disabilities (LD), many of whom have varied learning and communication styles. As a result, SparkTop.org provides them with unprecedented choices for self-expression — voice, writing, music, art, and photos — and includes a great deal of audio support to help kids better understand written content. Currently, the site will perform very slowly for visitors on a dial-up connection (56k). As we continue to improve the site's performance, SparkTop.org is best experienced with a broadband connection — cable, DSL, or T1 and above." ([|http://www.schwablearning.org/about.asp?page=1.3#equipment]
 * Produced by Schwab Learning, part of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation.
 * No need to register, but you may. Registering allows the user to have a richer experience.
 * For use by kids, ages 8-12 ([|http://www.schwablearning.org/about.asp?page=1.3#why])
 * SparkTop.org is completely **//free//** to use

__A Different Approach...__
"**Found Art!**" __FoundArt.org__. 2 Dec 2007. http://foundart.org/
 * "**//Mission Statement//**: Found Art! strives to make the world a better place right now by empowering people across to globe to **//share//** on a soul level. We believe in the power of art to **communicate and heal**. We believe all people are creative and that the expression of that creativity opens the heart of both the creator and the receiver. Open hearts communicate at a deeper level, are naturally more compassionate, and are more aware and concerned about our global family." ([|http://foundart.org/how.php])
 * "Express yourself in any way you desire. The only rule is to keep your message **//positive and uplifting//**. We agree that art with a negative message can be constructive, educational, and motivating. But, for the scope of this project, we are choosing to stick with positive messages." ([|http://foundart.org/how.php])
 * **//Registration is free. You will get a [|FoundArt! page] to post updates.//**
 * You may choose to be a [|FoundArt! Blogger] to post images online.
 * The idea behind FoundArt! is to **create something**, put a **//[|sticker]//** on the creation (identifying it as a FoundArt! project, and providing information so the "finder" may look the creator up online), and then **//leaving the creation out somewhere in the public sphere for someone to find//**. (For similar projects to FoundArt!, refer to this link: [|http://foundart.org/modules.php?name=Web_Links&l_op=viewlink&cid=9])
 * NOTE: FoundArt! registration is open to **//all ages//**.