Final Blog Entry

Well summer is just around the corner and so is graduation. I would like you to link the following to your blog (http://lhs.loswego.k12.or.us/z-mcbrides/AP/2009/09APbreadthconcentration.htm) and then sum up the year in a paragraph or two. Talk about the work you created, what you were most proud of, what you struggled with and any advise that you would give next years AP students.

I know that you have heard me say this a million times but I am very proud of all of you and the work you created! You astound me with all your abilities.

Is it summer yet?

We have about 20 school days left until summer. During that time we will be creating art with service in mind. Do you have any ideas? Last year students made images to send to students in Afghanistanthrough a non profit company. Lindsay has a few ideas but I wanted to see if anybody else had a group or organization they felt needed some help.

We will have a fun celebration on Tuesday and then get started on Thursday. It's been a great year and this will be a good way to go out.

Just in case I forget there are several art shows this summer that you can participate in. Help me remind you about them!

Artist Statement

How do you write an artist statement? What should I say about my work? Why should I write one, other than the fact that Ms. McBride said I have to?

Here are some interesting sites with information about writing an artist statement that should help you.

http://www.mollygordon.com/resources/marketingresources/artstatemt/

http://www.artistsfoundation.org/art_pages/resources/resources_arts_statement.htm

http://www.artist-statement.com/whatisanartstate.html

Off to Nationals - Be Good

Wednesday I leave for Nationals in MLPS, MN. I'm very excited to share with other art educators all the great work you are doing.

By April 30th you need:

1. Two new concentration pieces (last ones!)
2. All your concentration work ready to hang. That means, eyescrews, wire, matted, all that good stuff.
3. Keep that blog updated and keep talking to each other. You are each others greatest champions.
4. Concentration statements written and printed out for the AP Art Showcase.

Don't miss me too much. Be good.

AP Art Showcase 2009

It's coming, it's coming! The big event of last year the AP Art Showcase. SAVE THE DATE:

April 30th 2009 4:00 - 7:00

This is a required activity and worth 10% of your overall grade.

Total Dedication and Focus

This is it. The last month before AP portfolios are due. You need to create two pieces of art, your last two, the best two. Take advantage of your class time. Come to class with work to do. This month with zip by. We need to resize all the breadth images and put them on the AP website. Easy but it will take time.

Rah, Rah AP Art!!! (This kid is focused, you can be too!)

Yikes, So Much to do So Little time!

Wow - we are back and hitting the ground running....

ALL - Critique on Wednesday!!!

SENIORS -

Girls - Local 14 is this weekend. You need to take three pieces of art to the Lakewood Center on Saturday. Need the form and more information? Check here www.local14.org

All seniors - You need to bring a piece of art, any art on Wednesday for the senior brunch on Saturday. Don't forget!

JUNIORS -

Marie Walsh applications are due on the 8th of April, 2009. You need a letter of rec, a CD of images and a statement about your life. Here is the website for further info and forms:

www.sharpearthfdn.org