Wisconsin Art Education Association
To further art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge and leadership.
Application for conducting a
WAEA Potawatomi Grant sponsored activity/program
Guidelines:
-Grants awarded will not exceed 1,000.00.
-Grant monies can only be used for student focused activities in grades kindergarten through college level.
-When grant/project is completed grant recipients must complete Section III of the application and submit a synopsis of the project to the WAEA President and present at the WAEA Fall Conference and/or write an article for the e-ArtTimes regarding WAEA sponsored project.
-Submit applications to by deadlines listed above.
Section I: Application
Name/s of applicants- Jill La Grange
WAEA Membership Number- 55468
Organization affiliation if applicable- WAEA
Title and description of proposed activity/program (attach pages if needed):
Summit Elementary School Nature and Fit Trail
The Summit Elementary School Nature and Fit Trail project will afford students the opportunity to work with a professional mosaic artist and visual design artist, create functional art, and learn about labyrinths, mosaics, and visual design. Ultimately, the trail will be a gift to the community welcoming visitors to take a walk through a labyrinth, try different exercises, rest, sketch, reflect, and enjoy the animals.
Students will make a Nature and Fit Trail for Summit Elementary School and the community by designing and installing a trailhead sign, painting fitness center signage in the style of Keith Haring, creating animals indigenous to the area, and a designing and building a labyrinth trail spur.
Project Essential Ideas
Artists can transform the environment aesthetically to reflect the interests and values of its inhabitants.
The quality of human life is affected by environmental and cultural interdependencies.
Involvement in art develops aesthetic awareness which can improve the quality of life.
Creative behavior involves divergent thinking, problem solving extension of the imagination as evidenced in both the general learning process and observable behaviors.
Lesson learning objectives with Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Art and Design Education standards applicable to each objective
Students will understand how artists contribute to the aesthetic and cultural life of the community. Applicable WI Visual Art and Design Standard: D.4.1 Know basic information, such as the history, public art, and unique architecture, of their own cultural community
Students will explore the use of color, design, shape and texture to communicate specific information to the viewer. Applicable WI Visual Art and Design Standard: H.4.3 Show differences among colors, shapes, textures, and other qualities of objects in their artwork
Students will understand how art, regardless of medium used, provides information about the culture. Applicable WI Visual Art and Design Standard: J.4.6 Begin learning the value of art as a basic part of being human
Summit Nature and Fit Trail project preparation and procedure overview:
Visit playground and sketch overall landscape
Artist visit: Mosaic artist (TBD)
Examine examples of playground designs, labyrinths and fitness centers
View and discuss the work of Britto, Goldsworthy, Phalle, and Haring
Have students share their ideal trail configuration
Sketch design with a map legend
Create thumbnail drawings of pond habitants, signage for fitness centers, trail head, and labyrinth design
Share labyrinth design with entire school and vote on design for the Summit Nature and Fitness Trail
Have each student create a paver to define labyrinth
Assess critically signage for fitness centers-vote
Create fitness center signage-5 signs, teams of 4
Critique pond habitant drawings-10 habitants- teams of 2
Artist visit: Mrs. Field shares how to create a successful illustration and signage
Students collaboratively paint all signage
Students take the hand of a friend and enjoy a walk on the new Summit Nature and Fit Trail!
Intended audience:
The intended audience is 550 students grades kindergarten through fourth grade.
Proposed Budget (include in-kind donations and WAEA funds requested)
Project Expenses:
1000, 8 inches by 12 inch pavers: 1070.00
Glass Mosaic: 500.00
Gravel: 400.00
Granite packing base: 400.00
Mosaic adhesive: 200.00
Preparing foundation for mosaic labyrinth: 2000.00
Medium Density Overlay Plywood: 100.00
Pine 1 inch by 3 inch wood: 100.00
Outdoor paint: 200.00
Labyrinth Mosaic Artist-in-Residence: 2000.00
Visual Design Artist-in-Residence: 1000.00
Total: 7970.00
In-Kind Donations:
Oakbrook Esser Studio donation of glass for mosaic value: 500.00
Summit Elementary School Artsonia Fundraiser: 1000.00
Summit Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization 300.00
Parent owned landscaping company will prepare foundation: 2000.00
Summit principal donation of wood 1 inch by 3 inch: 100.00
Oconomowoc School District outdoor paint donation: 200.00
Visual Design Artist-in-Residence: 1000.00
Total: 5100.00
Grant request is 1000.00 with additional monies (1870.00) will being funded by other sources.
Describe how proposed activity/program aligns with WAEA Mission Statement and will benefit the members of WAEA?
The Summit Nature and Fit Trail project will showcase student artist talents and abilities, additionally; the trail offers students, parents and the community the opportunity to get fit.
To reach a broader audience, if selected, I will share the Summit Nature and Fit Trail project highlights and challenges during a WAEA Conference and on the WAEA Past President’s Blog.
Location
Summit Elementary School playground in Oconomowoc, WI
Proposed Drawing area Proposed animal viewing area
Proposed labyrinth area Proposed trailhead
Anticipated date/s of WAEA sponsored activity/program
Winter 2012 and Spring 2013
Evaluation procedure
Students will critique their own trail design and the trail designs of other artists.
During the Summit Elementary School Celebration of Learning, May 16, 2013, with the helping hands of their parents each student will place their labyrinth mosaic paver. After the placement of each labyrinth mosaic paver students, artist-in-residents, community members, parents and Summit teachers will be invited to collectively critique the trail by traveling the route from trailhead to labyrinth. A questionnaire will be provided to evaluate the effectiveness of the signage, level of challenge of the labyrinth, and the overall aesthetic appeal and impact of works of art along the trail. In addition to the questionnaire, Summit student docents, kindergarten through fourth grade will field questions about the process of creating each work of art.
Section II (information below to be completed by WAEA Board)
Activity approved with the following modifications:
Activity denied
Section III: Final Activity/Program Report
(Fill-out Section III after completing activity and send a copy to WAEA President)
Chairs, Program dates/year, location, speakers
Number of participants (schools, districts, teachers or individuals as appropriate)
Short description of successes and/or problems
Income (Itemized)
Expenses (Itemized)
Recommendations for next year from this year’s experience
Submitted by (Sign and Date)