MAEA art confernce part 2

Another fun trip during the Michigan Art Education Association's conference was our visit to the Center for Creative Studies (CCS). This is a college where you can study all sorts of art related careers AND it is located across from the Detroit Institute of Art... what an inspiring location!!! We saw student work from the graphic design, automotive design, interior design, product design and advertising!! What an exciting place! I want to go back to college!!

MAEA art confernce

Mrs. Larsen and I attended the annual Michigan Art Education Association conference. This year it was held in Dearborn. We toured the Arab American National Museum (what a beautiful building) and saw a variety of history and art. One fun exhibit was the fashion of Arab American Alfred Shaheen. His Hawaii themed shirts were even worn by Elvis Presley!

Fighting Hunger One Bowl At A Time

When: Thursday Feb. 3, 2011

Time: 5:30- 7:30 pm

Location: Saline High School Commons

Cost: $10 per person or $30 per family advanced sales (there will be limited sales at the door depending on availability - Cost: $12 per person or $35 per family)

Join us for an evening of food, entertainment and community as we celebrate an opportunity to help end hunger!

Enjoy a bowl of soup, fresh bread, beverage and dessert prepared by the Culinary Arts students at Saline High School. Take home a handmade ceramic bowl created by Saline Area Schools Art Students in celebration of the project. Music provided by Saline High School students.

Net proceeds will be contributed to the Food Gatherers of Washtenaw County to help those in need.

Check out Food Gatherers of Washtenaw County to find out what they do to help eliminate hunger!

The handmade bowls have been specially designed by Saline Art department students, grades 3-12!

Food prepared by the Saline High School Culinary Arts department. Entertainment provided by the Saline High school Music Department. All promotional materials created by the Saline High School marketing department. Volunteer support provided by various Saline High School student and parent volunteers.

You Tube Video | Food Gatherers

Saline Art Teacher Shows Work

Christine Marsh-Leutgeb, Pleasant Ridge Elementary Art teacher, is showing her work at two venues this December. Her sculpture Moving Forward is part of a fundraiser for Arts Novi, a group of artists who are working together to sell their wares and raise awareness for the arts in the Novi community. Art will be auctioned off as part of the fundraiser on December 2nd at Gjeto's in Novi. Proceeds will help support the group's activities, such as booth space fees.

Also, she is the featured artist at the Pentamere Winery in Tecumseh. The show Wall Jewelry is on display throughout the month of December and the opening is this Saturday, December 4th from 4:30-6:30. Please join Christine and support the arts!

Motawi Tile Sale & Tile Workshop Dec. 4th

It only happens twice a year, the Motawi Tile Overrun Extravaganza and Mega Sale. If your still looking for that perfect gift or need an excuse to be creative, visit the tile shop on Saturday, December 4th between 10am to 3pm. You can shop until you drop and make a tile in the workshop. Make sure you map out how to get there and arrive early.

Motawi Tileworks

New DIA Exhibit Begins Nov. 21st

A new exhibit opens this weekend at the Detroit Institute of Arts! With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, what better way to spend time with the family then to go check out this new show in addition to your favorites at the museum. Fakes, Forgeries and Mysteries includes works from a variety of cultures in a vast range of media and will appeal to a large audience, especially those interested in learning more about how the museum ticks from a scientific standpoint.

DIA | DIA Media Room

What is a logo?

What is a logo? That's what Heritage School is asking 4th and 5th grade students in order to help develop a logo for an anti-bullying campaign. Heritage is looking for an idea to symbolize the schools new slogan, B3 - Bye Bye Bullying. Parents will see information coming home this week when students receive an official entry form to participate in the school wide logo contest. The logo will be used to communicate that bullying is unacceptable an that we, as a school, can work together to keep a safe, happy, and enjoyable environment in school. Keep checking in to see the progress of the competition over the next few weeks as the school will announce the winner of the contest in December. To get more ideas and see how old logos can get a fresh look, visit the Brand New website.