Community Arts
ACHF Arts Access
Artistic measures of success: All students enrolled for the duration of the program practice two to four hand-building techniques and at least one glazing method; create at least one piece for exhibit; and understand more about the role artists play in documenting history and celebrating community life. Experiential measures: Students stretch their capacity and sense of possibility by trying something new; students express a desire for more arts learning opportunities; staff report that having art-making as the focus enabled students to work with greater ease and consistency on the academic parts of the process; and family and community members provide positive feedback about the value of the exhibit. The project will be successful if students have a positive experience of being immersed in an artistic process and producing an artistic product for community display; if arts integration facilitates learning for students; if the project helps others celebrate the history of East Side Neighborhood Services; and if the exhibits allow student creativity to be recognized beyond the classroom. Indicators will be measured through staff observation and attendance records; a simple student evaluation form; and by staff soliciting feedback in conversation with parents and family members at the August 6 Summer on Second event.
The most significant outcomes were that thirty students with minimal or no experience in clay sculpture learned at least two hand-building techniques (90% learned at least 3 techniques) and at least one glazing technique (70% learned two glazing techniques). Positive feedback from parents, extended family and staff was also a significant outcome.
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