Art Lab: Exploring Metamorphoses

I wanted to briefly share an opportunity that has been presented to me and 6 other Metro High School art teachers.

Thanks to a heads-up from Mrs. Ottinger, I was able to attend a fantastic workshop over the summer through the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Over the course of 4 days, we had the chance to work with 3 of the 4 local artists featured in the current exhibition titled:Metamorphoses. http://fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/metamorphoses

All three artists also happen to be professors in Middle Tennessee which was an added bonus! Not only did I have the chance to create new and meaningful artwork, but I gained quite a bit of knowledge in terms of approaching these new  concepts in my classroom. I could go on and on about my experience…but that’s not what is important! 

So now, each teacher who attended the workshop will select 4 students to take part in a similar experience. Students will meet and work closely with 2 of the artists featured in the exhibit. They will also be able to create their own artwork related to the theme:  Metamorphoses.

I am presenting the opportunity to all of my students, but am asking them to write me a short essay on why they would like to be selected. I will also ask them to submit one of their best drawings to me so that I can pick out who is serious about it and who isn’t.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students who are serious about art and want to pursue it after high school! Best of all, their art from the workshop will be featured in a student exhibition at the Frist Center. I can’t wait to see which students will take advantage of this fantastic experience!

Thanks for your interest in the Cane Ridge Art Department!

-Mrs. Jordan