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Young Art 2009: Expressing LiteratureApril 18–May 31, 2009 Young Art is SDMA’s biennial exhibition of K–12 student artwork from San Diego city and county schools. Young Art 2009: Expressing Literature marks the 40th exhibition of this San Diego tradition and will focus on artwork in a variety of media inspired by all forms of literature. For questions about the exhibition, please call the Young Art Hotline at (619) 696-1956 or email Amy Briere, SDMA Coordinator of Educator and Student Programs, at abriere@sdmart.org. Young Art 2009: Expressing Literature Public Programs Books Come Alive: MoPA and SDMA Family Film Series (in celebration of the Writing with Light and Young Art 2009: Expressing Literature exhibitions) The Secret Garden, American Zoetrope Studios Saturday, April 18th The program will include the film showing followed by related art activities for families and selected excerpt readings from the featured work of literature. Discounted admission to SDMA and MoPA galleries on the day of the event will be available for all program participants. Family Drop in Program: Expressing Literature Sunday, April 19th 1:00-3:00 p.m. Recommended age: Families with children ages 6-12 Art and literature will unite as you learn about the works in SDMA's exhibition of student artwork, Young Art 2009: Expressing Literature. Explore the art on view through interactive games, child friendly tours, storytelling, and art making. Teen Art Café at SDMA: Expressing Literature Monday, April 20th 6:00–8:00 p.m. James S. Copley Auditorium Free Teen artists are invited to the Museum to celebrate the opening of the SDMA generated biennial exhibition of K-12th grade student artwork, Young Art 2009: Expressing Literature. Meet other teen artists while having the chance to learn about the ideas behind this unique exhibition. Café activities will include making literature-inspired artwork, light refreshments, as well as presentations by a practicing professional illustrator and/or an SDMA staff member involved in the development of the exhibition. Generous support for the Teen Art Café at SDMA events has been provided by the Maserini Foundations/Wells Fargo Bank and Qualcomm. Gallery Talk Young Art 2009: Expressing Literature Thursday, April 30th and Sunday, May 3rd 4:00-5:00 p.m. Young Art Galleries Amy Briere, SDMA Coordinator, Educator and Student Programs, tours this unique and exciting exhibition of approximately 150 works created by San Diego area K - 12 students. Literature Comes to Life Saturday, May 2nd 1:00 p.m. Young Art Galleries Join us in the Young Art 2009: Expressing Literature galleries for two literature-based theater art presentations led by Literature Comes to Life creator and director, Stacey Wein. Award-winning stories and fairy tales will come to life through audience participation as young visitors and their families wear exquisite costumes, portraying different storybook characters, and are guided through their roles to tell the tale. Young Art Tours Sunday, May 10th and Sunday, May 17th 3:00 p.m. Young Art Galleries Led by K-12th grade students whose artwork is featured in Young Art 2009: Expressing Literature exhibition, these tours will give visitors the opportunity to meet young artists and learn what it is like to participate in this unique exhibition. Geared for the entire family, the tours will provide new perspectives on creating art. For more information on any of the Young Art 2009: Expressing Literature programs, please call or email Amy Briere, Coordinator, Educator and Student Programs at 619 696-1952 or abriere@sdmart.org. |
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