Arts Learning

Craft legacy ?The mural cultivates a sense of belonging; it's a visual marker that children can reference and share with loved ones over the years; an opportunity to keep creative energy alive. Skill building ?Participants learn mural process, from meetings to draft and outlines to painting process. Children will learn about mixing colors (from primary colors), color theory/emotions of colors, how to prep space and hold and clean paint brushes/rollers. Learn colors in other languages. Reflection ?Opportunity to look back to see how far we've come ?honor small steps and celebrate big accomplishments. Never give up attitude. Cultivate community and Mother Nature care ?Create family from participants; work together as arts-focused team where competition is not the goal. Foster a sense of authentic care for Mother Nature by learning about local trees, plants, mushroom, and animals ?particularly animals that can be related to local Native American Tribe's doodeman (clans). If children exhibit any of the following: joy when engaged with the artistic process command of artistic methods grow their confidence in creative endeavors have a deeper appreciation for the arts and art processes (so will adult community members, too!) If meetings can adhere to some structure. 1. Set timelines, 2. Make material list for design sessions and mural (set budget), 3. Designate design session with children, 4. At the end of meetings, opportunity to reflect, ?Did we meet our goals' Let's review.?, 5. Feedback If we can: ? set micro and macro milestones (and meet them) ? check-ins (timeline, feelings) ? anonymous surveys (evaluate) Question examples: Why did you commit to joining this project? What are you hoping to get out of this project? What has been the biggest challenge so far? What accomplishment are you most proud of? How do you feel this experience has been for the children? What do you think is the biggest takeaway for you and for the younger participants'