Kim Prati

SLM-521

Last updated 2/13/2006

Web Link Bibliography

Summary and Purpose:

The following bibliography contains useful web sites and links for art teachers and artists. The list is subdivided into:

Advocacy and Professional Development

Art Centers and Art Classes

Art Suppliers

Lesson Plans

Museum Resources

 

Advocacy and Professional Development

Americans for the Arts, National Arts Education — This is an advocacy site for the arts in education. It contains data and research studies on why our kids need the arts. It has links to success stories, profiles, resources and campaign information. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.americansforthearts.org/public_awareness/

Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County — This site provides information on grants and funding opportunities for local artists and organizations. The AHCMC is also an advocate for funding at the state and federal level. The resource page has a comprehensive list of Arts and Humanities Organizations, links to facilities, state and federal organizations, and an artist directory. Site also posts jobs and opportunities for artists and arts organizations. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.creativemoco.com

National Art Education Association (NAEA) — This association site promotes art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership. Contains information on research, annual convention, advocacy and publication. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.naea-reston.org/

National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) — This is an association web site that provides information on annual conferences, exhibitions, publications and resources for artists and educators working in the ceramic arts. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.NCECA.net

Maryland State Arts Council — This comprehensive site includes information on arts in schools grants, arts in education residency programs, other arts programs, news and publication information, and information for artists and art resources. Deadlines and application forms are included online. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.msac.org/index.cfm

 

 

Art Centers and Arts Classes

Baltimore Clayworks — This web site contains information about all the happenings at this regional artist center. There are updates on classes, the gallery, community arts programs and occasionally featured artists. There is an e-zine and an online store. This is one of my favorite resources. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.baltimoreclayworks.org/home/index.html

Black Rock Center for the Arts — This site contains information about the performances, gallery shows, and kids classes at the center in Germantown. It’s a good resource for class ideas and prices, as well as gallery visits. Date visited 2/13/06.

http://www.blackrockcenter.org/

Kids "N" Clay, Baltimore, MD - This is a web site that markets after-school clay classes. This is a good resource for class ideas, samples and pricing. It contains a biography of ceramic artist Kevin Nierman and a link to buy his book. There is also a kid’s gallery. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.kidsnclay.com/Page14.asp

Rockville Arts Place — This web site provides information on classes for kids and adults, as well as gallery happenings and information on artists in residence. The name of the center has recently been changed to Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts (VisARTS). Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.rockvilleartsplace.org

 

 

Art Suppliers

Big Ceramic Store.com — This site is an online store for ceramics supplies such as clay, glazes tools, books, equipment. Good source for underglaze pencils. Also has How-To articles, glaze recipes, online discussion groups and lesson plans. Ships from California. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.bigceramicstore.com/

Ceramic Supply — This site is a good source for wholesale Concepts glazes and bisque tiles. There is an online color palette for reference. Also sells books, accessories, kilns, wheels, stains. Ships from New Jersey. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.7ceramic.com

Oriental Trading Company, Inc. — This crazy site is a good source for miscellaneous materials for crafts, class decorations, party supplies. Very inexpensive — remember to check sale page. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.orientaltrading.com

S&S Worldwide Active Learning — This site offers supplies at low prices for fine art and crafts projects. It’s a good source for tiles and mosaic supplies. Check web specials and sales. Phone: 1-800-243-9392. Date visited 2/13/06.

http://www.ssww.com/

 

 

Lesson Plans

Art Education Page for K12 — This is a meta site for teachers, parents, students interested in art education. Of particular interest are lesson plans, museum links, terminology links. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/arteducation.htm

Incredible Art Department — This is a great site for individual art lessons. There are many samples of children’s art and the lesson plans are very comprehensive. Includes early childhood, elementary, middle, high school lessons. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/

This site includes the following notable individual lesson plans:

Clay Houses - This is a lesson plan for creative clay houses for grades 4 —8. Page includes student samples from two middle schools. Comprehensive plan includes rationale, objectives, vocabulary, and instruction. Eight day project. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/ceramic-houses.htm

Funky Ceramic Shoes — This is a lesson plan for creating ceramic shoes for middle and high school students. Page includes a variety of samples and full lesson plan. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/marsha-shoes.htm

Folk Art Face Jars — This is a lesson plan for face jars that would be good supplement to my lesson for elementary or middle school students. Page contains historical information and more background information links. Also includes nice student samples. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/robin-face.htm

Papier Mache Whimsical Animals — This is a lesson plan for middle school children for fantastic creatures. Includes 10 student pictures and has multiple links to historical and artist information. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/Lessons/7-alebrijes.htm

Ceramic Relief Portrait — This is a lesson plan for middle school students for life size clay relief portraits. Page includes many samples of student work and comprehensive plan. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/Lessons/8rel-less.htm#Woody

Clay Whistle — Step by step pictoral guide to making a clay whistle. Appropriate for elementary or middle school. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/Files/whistle.htm

 

 

Museum Resources

Museum Kids — This is a sub-site of the Metropolitan Museum of Art designed for kids. It has 10-15 very cool online lessons for students, parents and teachers on artists such as Van Gogh, Romare Bearden, Gilbert Stuart, Claus Oldenburg and van Bruggen. Age varies by project. Need Macromedia Flash. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/museumkids.htm

NGA Kids — This site is a sub-site of the National Gallery of Art designed for kids. Includes 10 "teaser" activities and projects that teachers, parents and kids can access. On the Art Zone page, there are interactive projects including a "collage machine" where you can make art online. Appropriate age varies by project. Need Shockwave and Macromedia Flash. Date visited 2/12/06.

http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm