Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
1. To commission a bronze sculpture of Minnesota Woman created by Marcella Rose, an accomplished artist who has received awards for her sculpture, 2. To provide elementary and high school students the opportunity to observe a sculptor at work and to learn to make their own sculptures, 3. To increase the interest in Minnesota Woman through the creation of a sculptural interpretation of her, 4. To unveil the sculpture and children’s artwork and to present it to the community at the Day of Gathering, 5. To present to the people attending the Day of Gathering a Native American dancer and drummer who will also describe the culture of the ancestors represented in the dances performed. This culture may be similar to the dances of the Paleo-Indians living at the time of Minnesota Woman. 1. A count will be made of people attending the Day of Gathering. 2. The students will complete a short survey as a part of their class work. 3. Photographs will be taken of people’s reactions to the sculpture, the dancer and the related presentations at the Day of Gathering. 4. A simple survey will be given to about 10% of the people attending the Day of Gathering.
Survey responses overwhelmingly were positive and validated the strengthening of community's knowledge of art, sculpture, history; liked flow of event, variety of educational opportunities available, unity showed by White Earth and VFW Color Guards, display of artifacts and children's sculptures. Didn't like rain. Teachers reported excitement of children/youth about sculpture lessons, learning about proportion, and work of an artist. Artist said students learned how to use tools vs. just hands, about clay properties, finishing techniques, casts, and what does or doesn't work. She suggested longer sessions; half an hour didn't allow for creative process. She would have liked presenting basic information once to all the students rather than 9 or 10 times to small classroom groups. Students were excited and asked many questions. Projects displayed on Gathering Day were amazing. Photos document work in the schools, sculptures created by students, and reactions of attendees.
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