Each year, BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn presents a series of roundtable events for artists, educators, administrators, parents, funders, or any stakeholder invested in New York's Arts in Education community. The Roundtable series presents an unbelievable selection of free arts-based (designed to nurture your creative self) and administration-based (for feeding your inner activist) events. Each is guaranteed to stimulate the mind, and will without a doubt be the best investment in your professional development you can make.
All events will be held at BRIC Rotunda Gallery from 4 to 6 pm. To reserve a spot email lmboya@bricartsmedia.org.
Workshop & Discussion Offerings
Monday, May 24, 4 to 6 pm
Keep it Simple
How can we gather and share information?
We will share this year's BRIC Contemporary Art Education Storyboards and discuss ways to gather and present our work in a manageable, playful manner. We will discuss while creating a hands-on art activity that reflects our focus!
Wednesday, May 26, 4 to 6 pm
Making the Net Work
How can we build stronger collaborations?
An opportunity to reflect on and share successful teamwork stories while participating in a hands-on collaborative art activity.
Tuesday, June 1, 4 to 6 pm
Beyond the Room #
What key questions do we ask our schools?
What key information do we need from administrators and teachers in order to create a sustainable, dynamic partnership? Colorful and fun materials provided to create artistic brainstorms, lists, answers and questions!
Thursday, June 3, 4 to 6 pm
Dear ___ From ___
What key questions do we ask our schools?
Explore the mixed media 3D letter by a Fort Greene High School. A hands-on art activity will accompany your exploration!
Tuesday, June 8, 4 to 6 pm
Art Zone Art
Does your artist teacher practice support your studio practice?
A Roundtable to discuss, learn and heighten our awareness of how our teaching and studio practices effect each other. We will discuss strategies to make them work together while creating a hands-on art activity!
Wednesday, June 9, 4 to 6 pm
Expedition Imagine
Explore the imagined journey into an abandoned building with this installation by Juan Morel Campos students. The actuality of the building is also revealed! Enjoy the expedition and make art that reflects your own journey into this interactive space.
Presenters
HAWLEY HUSSEY is an is a writer, artist, and performer. She is BRIC's Director ofContemporary Art Education.
ANGELA EARLEY is an artist and printmaker who believes that anything can be taught through the process of art. She is an artist teacher through the BRIC Contemporary Art Education Program and also teaches at the 92nd St Y. Angela's prints and drawings have been recognized both nationally and internationally. See more at angelaearley.com
About NYSCA's Arts in Education Roundtables
A statewide consortium of NYSCA-supported regional Roundtables that work together to strengthen education in and through the arts. Roundtables promote and support the arts for children and adults in our respective communities and are committed to the advancement and sustainability of the arts-in-education field. Roundtables create effective communication within each roundtable and beyond; exchange ideas and share resources and; and identify best practices in professional development that will benefit our individual stakeholders.