smArt Kids: Art Mentor Program
What is smArt Kids?
smArt Kids is the Quincy Art Center's Art Mentor program which provides visual arts education to elementary students in the Quincy Public Schools.
Who are smArt Kids?
Your kids! The program includes the following schools:
- Adams
- Berrian
- Dewey
- Ellington
- Madison
- Monroe
- Washington
Where is the program?
The smArt Kids Art Mentor program brings children to the Quincy Art Center for a unique art experience.
When does it happen?
Students will visit the Quincy Art Center once during the 2011-2012 school year. Children will explore our current exhibits and create an original piece of artwork. In addition, students will be visited twice in their classrooms for a hands on art lesson.
Why is it important?
Art education... "teaches children life skillls such as developing an informed perception; articulating a vision; learning to solve problems and make decisions; building self-confidence and self-discipline; developing the ability to imagine what might be; and accepting responsibility to complete tasks from start to finish."
Our Art Mentors
The most essential part of this program is our team of volunteer art mentors. THese mentors are trained throughthe Quincy Art Center to provide elementary art education. In our art galleries, mentors guide the children though the exhibits. In tour art studios and in the school classrooms, the mentors teach Illinois State Standard art lesson plans.
Funding
Funding is provided through foundations, grants, the Quincy Art Center's fundraising efforts, The Illinois Arts Council - a State agency, and individual donations like your's.
Expenses
The 2011-2012 program expense is $22 per student which includes:
- Training of art mentors
- Bussing between schools and the Art Center
- Art Supplies
How can I Help?
Volunteers are always welcome at the Art Center! If you are interesteed please call our Director of Education, Jennifer Teter, at 223-5900 or email jteter@quincyartcenter.org Take a look at the Master Mentor Schedule Below for times when we need volunteers.
Donations of any amount are appreciated. Your contribution will help ensure the continuation of the smArt Kids Program.
Ways to make a donation:
- Send check made payable to Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey, Quincy, IL 62301
or
Supported by:
Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust
Quincy Community Foundation
Kirk Family Foundation
Tracy Family Foundation
Breakfast Kiwanis
The Illinois Arts Council
