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VANCOUVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
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in residence
COVER DESIGN BY MARY JANE MUIR
2015-2016
Music
Choir
Digital Music
Drama
Dance
Visual Arts
Photography
Painting
Choreography
Hip Hop
Tap
Square dancing
Creative Dance
Playbuilding
Farce
Writing for Stage
Rehearsing
Circus Arts
Cirque Francais
Puppetry
Story Telling with Music
Drumming
World Music
First Nations Art
Recycled Arts
Media Literacy
Digital Film Making
Coast Salish Design
Textile Arts
Recycled Sculpture
Water Colour
Drawing
Masks
Collage
Murals
Ceramics
iPad Art
Digital Art
Brush Painting
Artist in Residence Program 2015-2016
We have a t o t a l o f 29 Artists on our roster this year, covering 4 disciplines: Dance, Drama, Music
and Visual Arts. Seven of these artists are new to the AIR Program.
We are looking forward to the new school year and anticipate a number of exciting applications and ideas
for our grants. Our application deadline this year will be Wednesday, December 02, 2015.
Our many grants offered through the AIR program are possible thanks to the generosity of the BC Arts
Council and to ArtStarts in Schools for administering this funding. These funds will greatly supplement
the VSB funding for the AIR program. Also, we are once again collaborating with the Vancouver Biennale
Education Program BIG IDEAS for additional grants.
These funding grants will help provide creative opportunities and residencies for schools to bring in
professional and talented artists for enriched artistic experiences in new discipline areas for the classroom.
This year we can accept only one application from each elementary school and two from each secondary
school. Alternate Programs may also apply for a residency.
Schools are welcome to apply for both AIR and BIG IDEAS grants, however only one grant will be
awarded to a school.
We hope that you are as excited about these grants as we are and we are looking forward to receiving your
applications.
Carolyn Sullivan
Coordinator, Artist in Residence Program
Peggy Bochun
Coordinator, District Fine Arts
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Table of Contents
Murals and Extensions
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Artist List for 2015 - 2016
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Application Form
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Artists and Course Options
Dance
Drama
Music
Visual Arts
Page 6
Page 11
Page 16
Page 22
Payment Form
Page 35
Evaluations
Page 36
Other Areas for VSB teachers to find Fine Arts funding:
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Vancouver Biennale Education Program BIG IDEAS
Page 37

Betty Wellburn Artistic Legacies Visual Arts Funding
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ArtStarts Grant Funding
Page 40
DEADLINE is December 2, 2015 at 4:00pm sharp
Send completed application and one page typed description of residency to:
Carolyn Sullivan, Coordinator of the Artist in Residence Program
Learning Services, Education Center, 2nd Floor
1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
For further information:
Carolyn’s cell: (604) 780-9374 or email: [email protected]
*Special thanks to Mary Jane Muir for Cover Design
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Murals and Extended Projects
The cost of any materials or artist fees exceeding the five sessions must be paid directly to the artist
upon submission of an invoice to the school from the artist.
Murals
Please note that Murals in the schools MAY need a Vancouver City Permit. Additionally, the VSB
workshop should be consulted for any of their guidelines.
Many schools request the artist’s help to create interior and exterior murals which require additional
funding by the school. The cost for murals depends on the size of the mural and the complexity of the
design (a 10ft. X 10ft. mural can take 24- 60 hours) and teachers need to know how many classrooms
are going to be involved. (Minimum cost of $2,500-$10,000)
AIR grants can be used toward the cost of a mural; the grant u s u a l l y helps with the design process.
In the past murals have been wonderful for the entire school and this year we have artists who can
help with large school, cross-curricular, and community collaborations.
When working on the budget for murals, the condition of the existing wall must be taken into account,
and power washing or painting may have to occur prior to starting on the mural.
The height of the mural may require a scaffold to be rented as well as insurance coverage and can lead to
additional costs. Such topics need to be discussed with the artist and the VSB workshop.
While teachers must be present during all projects, this becomes even more necessary with larger
scale projects involving more students who require supervision by a number of people. Parent
participation is acceptable. Usually the artist needs to come to the school initially to provide a quote.
The school must have the rest of the funding in place prior to submission of the AIR grant application.
Extensions
Many artists can offer alternatives to murals painted for school walls and outdoor projects. We have
artists who can help create ceramic tiles or photographic prints on fabric or huge button blankets that may
be mounted on walls. We also have artists who can contribute to a whole school performance in the
areas of Choreography, Music and Drama. AIR grants can be applied to partially fund such large
school projects and performances.
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2015 – 2016 Artists in Residence for the VSB
Dance
Angela Brown*
Shay Kuebler
Paul Silveria*
Barbara Vargas*
Lorraine White-Wilkinson
Drama
Patti Allan
Thomas Conlin Jones*
Kico Gonzalez-Risso
Chris McGregor
Sand Northrup
Music
Malcolm Aiken
Fiona Blackburn
Julia Bonnett
Gordon Cobb*
Milton Randall
Boris Sichon
Visual Arts
Danny Han-Lin Chen*
The Cinémathèque
Joni Danielson*
James Harry
Anastasia Hendry
Colette Lisoway
Susan McCallum
Julie McIntyre
Mary Jane Muir
Todd Polich
Phyllis Schwartz
Carolyn Sullivan
Jerry Whitehead
* New Artist
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APPLICATION FOR AIR (2015-2016)
DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 4:00 pm sharp
Guidelines
• AIR grant covers 5 sessions and one planning session with the teacher
• AIR grants are for one teacher and one classroom, unless course options state otherwise
• Only AIR artists listed on the previous page can be used for this grant
• Grants will be paid directly to the artist only after you complete the payment form
• Schools pay for materials and extra hours directly to the artist upon invoice
Contact Teacher:
School Name:
School Phone:
Contact Teacher email:
Grade Level:
Teacher’s Phone:
Number of Students:
1. What artist have you chosen?
2. What month would you like the artist?
3. What are your preferred days and times for the residency?
4. What additional materials or costs do you anticipate?
5. Will this AIR Grant be applied to a larger school project such as a mural or school performance?
Yes
No
6. Attach a one page (typed) description of the residency that explains why you chose it, and how it fits
with your curriculum.
7. If for some reason your selected artist can’t accept this grant, who would be your second choice?
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Checklist:
School administrator has been informed
School has funding in place for projects that require materials or extra hours
One-page typed description is included with this application page
Your school is also applying for a Vancouver Biennale BIG IDEAS grant
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Angela Brown
Creative Movement and Dance
Website: angelabrown.ca
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (604) 649-1979
Materials & Extra Costs:
Special Requests: CD Player (preferred) or IPod Stereo
BIO
Angela Brown is a professional storyteller, clown, dancer, and educator. She is well known for “The Ta
Daa Lady Show,” an interactive performance using clowns, mime, tap dancing, puppets, and songs. She
tours B.C. festivals with this show, is involved in other storytelling shows, as well as the “Nylon Zoo”
(which features a series of unique costumes and inflatable sculptures). Angela collaborates with “West
Coast Chamber of Music” as storyteller, dancer and puppeteer. This year, they are touring Metro
Vancouver schools through ArtStarts showcasing “Peter & the Wolf”. She is also a classroom teacher with
ArtStarts and has taught drama, dance, and art with “Learning Through the Arts” at the Gateway Theatre
in Richmond as well as East Kootenay Community College. Angela is a member of the Historical
Performance Ensemble, a company that specializes in a combination of baroque and renaissance dance,
music and costume, and her area of expertise is Commedia dell’Arte. She offers master classes in
historical dance and theatre, and Commedia at Capilano University. Angela also has extensive experience
as a writer, director and performer for historical programs in B.C. historical parks.
COURSE OPTIONS
Scheduling occurring over 5 sessions
All options would end the last session with an
informal performance in the classroom for another
class or available parents.
The Art of Movement
(K – 3)
Build techniques to create original stories or to tell
or re-tell familiar stories using exercises in
breathing, movement and dance. As inspiration we
use the world around us; people, animals, elements,
colors, shapes and textures, vital imagery of life
with actions, sounds, and music. The aim of this
work is to enhance and improve creativity, self
expression, communication, posture, grace, fine
and gross motor skills, rhythm, spacial relations,
physical ability, and relationships.
Environmental Movement
Build movement pieces that interpret how we
respond and appreciate nature that surrounds us.
We explore our connection with nature in our
community environment; the clouds, sun, rain,
trees, plants, seeds, gardens, water courses and
animals. Weather permitting, these sessions could
be done outside in the gardens, parks, or on
beaches.
Movement based on Legends
(2 -5)
Explore elements of movement, dance, mask and
mime. Using non-verbal communication we
demonstrate the ability to reflect on storytelling
and legends, and build an appreciation for other
cultures. We demonstrate individual responsibility
within the group – mime, pantomime, creative
movement, while maintaining focus and awareness
of special messages.
Extensions: With extra funding, additional time and classes can be added.
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(K – 3)
K-5
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Shay Kuebler
Hip Hop, Body Rhythms, Choreography
Website: www.shaykuebler.com
Special Requests: Large open space with a CD player or IPod stereo.
BIO
Shay Kuebler is an independent choreographer, director, and performer in Vancouver and Montreal.
Along with being a co-artistic director of the “605 Collective”, he has been a collaborator with a number
of hip hop, tap, and contemporary dance companies across Canada, as well as being the producer and
artistic director of his own creations and evening works. Shay’s tap, hip hop, and contemporary dance has
allowed him to perform for many musicians and bands. He was also a soloist for the company “Rukus” as
well as for the “Rythmatix.” His choreography has seen him create for the “25th Anniversary West Beach
Fashion Show,” “International Dance Day” in Vancouver, “Dancing on the Edge Festival”, “Romp
Festival in Victoria”, “International Dance Festival of Brazil”, New Works “Arts on the Street” for “BC
Day”, “BC Scene in Ottawa,” at the “N.A.C.”, and for “Music Week in Toronto.” He also has had the
honor of choreographing an original work on “Les Grands Ballet Canadiens.” Shay has an impressive list
of dancing for commercials and films. He has trained in Brazil and Tokyo in martial arts, traditional
dance, and music.
COURSE OPTIONS
Hip Hop and Funk
Alternative
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(8-12)
Dance, Rhythm, & Structure
(8-12)
This course will build from the fundamentals of hip
hop and funk dance. Development in
choreography, as well as freestyle/personal
movement, will be developed through the
techniques of popping, locking, break-dance, and
commercial hip hop. This course will introduce hip
hop dance as a form of personal expression and
exploration, as well as focus on the physical
techniques and abilities within different forms.
Students will learn how to move in various
techniques of dance: hip hop, jazz, stepping,
contemporary dance, capoeira, and theatre. They
will then create combinations of these forms to
develop unique and physical choreography,
discover and develop new movement, and
understand how to create choreographic structure.
Stepping & Body Rhythms/
Body Percussion
This course will focus on the importance of
representing emotion, intent, and meaning through
physical form, as well as develop skills for learning
choreography for fight scenes.
(8-12)
Using the body as a tool for dance and music is at
the core of this course. Learning rhythm and
percussion through movement develops an
understanding of how music and dance harmonize
to create a sensorial tapestry. The movements and
techniques in this course will be similar to “Stomp
the Yard” and the stage show “Stomp”. Steps,
stomps, claps, partnering, drumming, and body
drumming will all be incorporated.
Movement/Dance for Drama
Choreography
(9-12)
(9-12)
For dance programs and theatre programs. Shay is
trained in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop,
and martial arts. He would be interested in setting
work/choreography in many different forms of
dance and movement: plays, stage shows, and
dance performances.
Extensions: If the school is willing to add extra funding, additional time for full productions can be added.
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Paul Silveria
Square Dancing / Folk Music
Website: www.professorbanjo.com
Special Requests: large open space
BIO
Paul Silveria is a unique and versatile performer who engages audiences of all ages with interactive
traditional music! He is a performer and tireless promoter of participatory traditional music and dance.
Originally from Portland Oregon, and now living in Vancouver BC, Paul has been bringing his shows,
dances, and workshops to people up and down the West Coast for more than 12 years. As a banjo player,
Paul explores a variety of intriguing Americana with a ready wit and engaging delivery.
He teaches the moves right on the floor so beginners can be dancing in minutes. His calls are energetic
and his engaging figures range from simple to elaborate - a perfect match for any class. He crafts a dance
program that is fun, lively, and comfortable for dancers of any experience level.
COURSE OPTIONS
Square Dance
(K-7)
Special Requests: Please schedule this workshop in
a gym, cafeteria or other room with ample space
and non-carpeted floors.
In this program students will learn the fundamental
dance figures, and the basics of dancing with a
partner. Classes will build quickly into doing full
square dances with music. Paul will also present
historical information, explain the role of square
dance calling, and demonstrate different
instruments used in square dance music. Younger
students will start with music and rhythm games
and build to basic dances. Older students will learn
more advanced dances as well as clogging steps
and have a chance to try out calling their own
dance.
Folk Music
(K-12)
Folk is a style of music that people make
themselves for their own enjoyment. In this
program students will learn some classic folk
songs, try simple rhythm instruments, discover
where songs come from, learn the history of a few
folk traditions, and even try a little folk dancing.
Students will learn that everyone can make music,
and that music is a force that brings people
together.
Younger students will sing along and be lead
through games and activities that will teach them
about different elements of music. Older students
will have the chance to form their own ensembles
and even write their own songs.
Extensions: With extra funding, additional classes may be added to the schedule and/or a night of livemusic square dancing for the whole family can be arranged.
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Alternative
K-12
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Barbara Vargas
Tap Dancing and Rhythms
Website: www.barbarataps.com
Special Requests: Shoe sizes should be submitted before first class
Materials: All tap shoes will be provided by Vancouver Tap on Hastings
BIO
Tap dancer Barbara Vargas is one of two tap dancers in the world currently pursuing a Diploma in Music,
using her shoes as her major instrument. This is making her an extremely diverse musical dancer and
educator. Her wide variety of performance experience, locally and internationally, allows her to jump into
many different types of projects. From playing Rhoda in the musical “White Christmas”, to a tap dance
percussionist in the Mary Lee Bird Band, she does it all. According to the St. Albert Gazette, for years
Barbara was “a leader in the Edmonton Area Tap Community.” During these years Barbara performed
with Festival Players “Crazy For you,” “Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat,” and “White
Christmas”. She also had opportunities to dance with the David Foster Orchestra in “Soaring with Song,”
Tommy Lee’s “Underground,” as well as was a pre-show artist for “Trombone Shorty.”
Her skill and passion, combined with a Bachelor of Secondary Education, allows her to have meaningful
connections with her students. Barbara believes that “tap” is all about love. “It’s about your love for
music, your love for dance, and how much you enjoy doing it, and inspiring others to join life.” (-Jason
Samuels Smith.) She looks forward to sharing this love with you.
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COURSE OPTIONS
K-12
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Tiny Tap Instruments
(K-7)
This is a fun interactive class using your feet and
hands to make music. We will develop and
incorporate a technical base of skills and tap into
the musical creativity of the students to create a
choreographed dance routine for presentation. Can
incorporate tiny musical instruments for a fully
integrated musical experience.
Tap Dance Roots and Origins
Musical Theatre Tap
(8-12)
This is a great way to learn the basic survival tap
steps of musical theatre to prepare for a life in the
performing arts. We will learn basic techniques, as
well as popular time steps and other musical theatre
favorites. This program can be designed to have a
unique routine and presentation, or assist in your
current school production.
( 4-12)
Explore the multiculturalism of American Tap
Dance. This series will take you through the
African, Latin, Irish, and English rhythms that
came together to form what we now call Tap
Dance. Each day will encompass learning one
culture’s rhythms, as well as their historical
importance.
Extensions: If time and funds are provided, Barbara can help develop a full school production.
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Lorraine White-Wilkinson
Creative Dance & Curriculum Integration, Choreography
Phone number : (778) 840-2531
Special Requests: Large open space, with a CD player or IPod stereo.
BIO
With a BA Honours Degree in Dance, an MA in Arts Education, and over 25 years teaching experience,
Lorraine is an Arts Integration Specialist. She has dance teacher training from both York University as
well as the University of Utah, and has presented at numerous conferences at SFU and UBC. A passionate
and sensitive teacher, she teaches dance as an artistic expression, as an alternative form of literacy, as well
as a venue for experiencing social and emotional learning. Her current research interests include
articulating and engaging embodied knowledge as well as the connection between mindfulness and
creative expression. Lorraine teaches independently, as well as for Arts Umbrella, as an artist collaborator
for the Vancouver Biennale, and has had the honour of teaching at over 25 schools as an artist in
residence for the Vancouver School Board.
COURSE OPTIONS
Creative Dance &
Curriculum Integration
(K – 12)
Lorraine’s approach to teaching takes dance out of
the typical studio situation and makes it accessible
to students of all abilities. Her expertise in linking
classroom subjects with dance experiences results
in a creative approach to learning that involves the
child as a whole.
The focus of the classes are to reconnect learning
with and through the body, opening opportunities
for alternative understandings of subject matter,
while promoting respect, celebrating individuality,
and strengthening community. Lorraine discusses
with the teacher the subjects and current themes
students are working on in class. Using this
information as a springboard for imagery and
structure, she creates classes exploring the basic
elements of dance and takes the students through a
variety of exercises and dance games to increase
their comfort zone for using the body for
expressive purposes.
Through use of imagery and a layering of dance
elements, students are guided towards exploring
and understanding curriculum concepts in an
embodied fashion within an environment where
creative expression is supported. Through
exploration and practice, students develop short
dance sequences which can then be linked together,
creating a longer dance piece. In the end, dancers
will be able to ‘show’ what they ‘understand’ – and
‘understand’ what they ‘show’. An informal
presentation is optional.
Choreography
(K – 7)
Lorraine has substantial experience helping out
school performances by enhancing their
productions with choreography. She works by
alternating specific movements and formations
with a more collaborative approach when creating
dance pieces. This teacher-student collaboration
format encourages dancers to become fully
involved in the creative process and takes them to a
place of ownership of the choreography. Lorraine
is also available to oversee productions and offer
directions in spacing and flow of performances
Extensions: If the school is willing to add extra funding, additional time for full productions can be added on.
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Alternative
K-12
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Patti Allan
Playbuilding
Email:
Special Requests: Clothing suitable for movement, no jewelry, and proper footwear.
BIO
Patti is a Graduate of the SFU School for the Contemporary Arts Theatre Program. She is a former
Elementary School teacher, and is committed to theatre in education. She teaches first year theatre at
SFU, and continues to direct children's theatre throughout B.C., as well as perform on radio, doing
cartoon voiceovers, theatre, film and TV in Vancouver and across the country. She has
conducted numerous theatre workshops for children, teachers and adults alike, and adjudicates theatre
festivals throughout B.C. Patti is the recipient of four Jessie Richardson awards and multiple nominations
for her acting work. Patti is passionate about introducing the myriad of merits, possibilities, excitement
and accessibility of theatre to teachers and students through play building in the classroom.
COURSE OPTIONS
Playbuilding
Alternative
K-7
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(Scheduling occurring over 5 sessions)
(K-7)
In this program students will create a play
(Playbuilding), wherein the topics are derived
directly from the students’ ideas, themes and
writings. The process involves the entire class at all
times, and gives students a voice both individually
and collectively in their creation. The topic may be
chosen by the students in conjunction with the
teacher or the teacher may decide that he/she is
interested in a curriculum idea or issue of concern
which we can examine within the medium of play
building. Within the structure of play building,
students will explore improvisation, voice work,
movement, character work and ensemble (group)
development. Students explore their ideas and learn
about dramatic forms in which to express and
present them. Play building develops and improves
acting skills, vocal and movement techniques and
builds self confidence and self and group
awareness. Play building also engages young
people in creative and critical thinking and creating
together.
Playbuilding for Alternative Classes
(Alt.)
Students will create a play (Playbuilding) about
their stories, their issues of interest or their
concerns. The process of creating the play is much
like the other write up.
Drama/Playbuilding helps students to build
communication and social skills overall. Also
involvement in performance has shown to improve
students’ self-esteem and their confidence.
Extensions: If the school is willing to add extra funding, a fuller more in-depth play can be developed.
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Thomas Conlin Jones
Drama/ Masks/ Puppetry
Special Requests:
BIO
Thomas has a big interest in creating new work and has collaborated on over thirty original productions
over many years. He has an extensive background in Mask, Puppetry and Improv, and has created new
shows in all of these disciplines. Thomas has a BFA from UBC and his formal training has taken him
across Canada, to France, and to Bali. Thomas has taught workshops at dozens of schools, high school
theatre festivals, at “Arts Umbrella,” the “Ailanthus Program,” and “Connect the Plots” with the Cultch
Youth Theatre Program. As a performer he has worked on over thirty original plays with such innovative
companies including “Boca del Lupo,” “Axis Theatre,” “Green Thumb Theatre,” and “Electric
Company,” as well as working on half a dozen puppet shows with “Runaway Moon Puppet Theatre.” He
has performed at numerous theatre and children's festivals, and on “The Nature of Things.” Thomas has
toured throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe and Ireland.
COURSE OPTIONS
Creative Drama
( 9-12)
We use non-verbal techniques such as mime and
configuration, as well as Theatre Sports word
games and narrative exercises, to get students up
on their feet and creating immediately. This course
teaches students how to think outside the box as
storytellers, work as a team, and communicate with
clarity and power.
Introduction to Puppetry
(9-12)
We start by exploring the rudiments of puppetry
through animating everyday objects to discover
their rhythms, voices and characters. We build our
own puppets using simple materials, create
sketches with the puppets and share them with the
group. Finally the group will choose a few favorite
themes and create scenes that can be shared with a
wider audience if desired. This workshop shows
students the possibilities of working with different
scales and available materials. It expands their
sense of creativity and empowers them to create
their own worlds and stories.
Introduction to Mask
( 9-12)
This course begins with theatre games and
exercises that focus on movement, play and
spontaneity. We explore the notion of playing a
character through changing one’s body, face and
rhythm. The students are introduced to the masks
and learn how to inhabit them and costume them
creating fully realized personas. Through character
exploration and improvised scenes the students
learn to leave their own neuroses behind and truly
experience the transformative essence of
performance. The beauty of mask work is that it
allows the students to change and to express
themselves in an extroverted way through a
character that is not their own. This experience
helps them deal with issues of self-image and
empathy while teaching them elements of play,
observation, teamwork and thinking on their feet. If
a presentation is desired on the final day it is easily
put together through a selection of favorite
characters and scenes.
Extensions: If the school is willing to add extra funding, a fuller more in depth play can be developed.
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Alternative
9-12
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Kico Gonzalez-Risso
Farce, Writing for the Stage
Website: www3.telus.net/kigori
Email: [email protected] Cell: (604) 876-0302
Materials & Extra Costs: Photocopying
Special Requests:
BIO
A playwright, director and librettist, Kico has had his plays produced at various theatres, including The
“Arts Club,” “Richmond Gateway Theatre,” Calgary's “Lunchbox Theatre,” “Calgary Opera
Association,” “Lancaster Opera,” the “Cleveland Institute of Music,” and the “United Solo Festival” in
New York. Among his professionally produced plays are “Wonderville,” “Sleepwalker,” Inspector Sly’s
Second-to-Last Case,” “Phoning It In” (for CBC Radio Drama), “Inquisition,” “Voodoo,” and “A Score
to Settle.” His English version of the “Magic Flute” was broadcasted on “CBC’s Saturday Afternoon” at
the Opera. With composer Cameron Wilson, Kico wrote “Supernatural Noir,” a film noir style opera
which premiered in Vancouver in 2011. He then wrote a chamber opera with composer Neil Weisensel
entitled “Secret Service” which premiered in the fall of 2013 on Granville Island. Kico recently helped
develop three new operas by young artists, and directed two chamber operas for the Langley School of
Music. Kico has also written a number of plays for young people.
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COURSE OPTIONS (Scheduling occurring over 5 sessions)
Farce
(9-12)
FARCE will give an overview of one of the most
difficult of theatre styles - the classic farce – great
training for young actors.
Part 1: WHAT’S SO FUNNY?
A look at the different styles and demands of
comedy (including musical comedy). An
examination of the written structure of classical
farce.
Writing for the Stage
(9-12)
This workshop will introduce the fundamentals of
writing for stage: creating roles for actors, writing
dramatic dialogue, making a script “directorproof”, and the technical aspects of playwriting.
Students will also learn about the differences
between writing for stage, television and film, as
well as writing the “book” for musicals. A key
element will be a look at “objectives” which is the
cornerstone of all drama.
Part 2: FARCE ON ITS FEET.
Working with character objectives, timing, creating
complications, physical elements of comedy.
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Chris McGregor
Creative Drama, Writing and Rehearsing
Special Requests: Clothing and shoes suitable for movement, no jewelry. An open area will be
necessary space to move around, and be large enough to break up into smaller groups.
BIO
Chris is the newly appointed Artistic Director of “Axis Theatre Company” here in Vancouver. He is a
graduate of Bishop’s University with a B.A. (Drama) and the University of British Columbia with a
Masters in Theatre (Directing). Chris teaches acting at the University of British Columbia, and has taught
drama to young people of all ages for the past 25 years. He has taught at “Arts Umbrella,” the “Shadbolt
Centre,” “Carousel Theatre,” “Studio 58,” and at the very popular summer musical theatre program
“Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance!” Chris is the recipient of three Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards and several
nominations for his work as a performer, director and writer. Chris has directed several musicals over the
years including: The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, The King and I and Snapshots: a Musical
Scrapbook. Chris brings a lot of enthusiasm, energy and a wide variety of theatre techniques to every
project he works on.
COURSE OPTIONS
Axis Theatre Company’s TheatreLab (2–7)
In this TheatreLab students will choose a story
from the Brothers Grimm and create their own
version from one of their many classic tales.
Students will break into smaller groups to explore
and discuss themes, character, relationship, story
structure and style. Each group will create a
version of the stories and present it to the rest of
the group or to another class. With suggestions and
direction from the instructor, the students will each
take the responsibility to develop a script with
strong characters, a clear story, lots of action and
movement incorporating simple props, masks and
costume
pieces.
Students
will
explore
improvisation, theatre games, voice and movement
(configuration), character development and play
structure (action and conflict). By presenting their
plays students will have a better understanding of
direction, stage presence, concentration, team work
and building their own confidence.
Axis Theatre Company has actively pursued a
multidisciplinary style of physical theatre for 39
years and has toured throughout British Columbia,
Canada, and internationally since its inception. Our
productions employ a combination of mime, clown,
mask work, puppetry, text, music, dance and
acrobatics. They are created by collectives or
through commissioning established
and/or
emerging playwrights. Axis values the interactive
storytelling experience with young audiences and
supports this methodology through original
presentations in schools and theatres as well as
TheatreLabs, which include these residencies in
schools. Our current touring production of
Hamelin: A New Fable is the largest cast since our
signature piece the Number 14. Axis has earned
thirteen Jessie Richardson Awards from the local
theatre community.
www.axistheatre.com
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Sand Northrup
Circus Arts Cirque (French & English)
Cell: (604) 873-1125
Materials & Extra Costs: Deposit and rental for equipment kit (optional) $100 - $200
Special Requests: Contact Sand, directly well in Advance to discuss dates.
BIO
Sand Northrup, “One Woman Circus,” is a veteran children’s educator and entertainer with unflagging
enthusiasm for circus arts. Sand ran away with the circus in Quebec City in the 1980s and studied
juggling, unicycling, acrobatics, clowning and mime. She has written and performed solo, duo, and troupe
shows in French and English ever since. While performing regularly, Sand has built a reputation as an
outstanding teacher, mentor and role model in schools across BC and Alberta. She currently instructs in
schools and circus camps, and collaborates on numerous social projects such as “Jumpstart Circus Sports”
(City of Burnaby), “Green Fool’s Social Circus Camp” (Calgary and High River, AB), and “Hands On
New Circus” (Maple Ridge, BC). Sand also runs the “Therapeutic Clown Program” at BC Children’s and
Sunny Hill Hospitals.
COURSE OPTIONS
Intro to Circus Arts
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(Scheduling to occur over a 1.5 day period)
(5-12)
We will explore numerous physical skills from
easiest (object balancing, manipulation and
juggling), to most challenging (unicycle,
equilibristic and acrobatics in groups), with an
emphasis on concentration, self-discipline, focused
practice and physical success through individual
and collective effort. Using circus skills acquisition
as a vehicle to promote self confidence in a noncompetitive atmosphere, this program teaches
students the value of personal engagement in
learning and how to become a better learner.
Circus Arts to Stage
1- 12
(5-12)
Cirque Français
(K-12)
This course promotes engaged, hands-on, fun
second language learning using juggling instruction
and object manipulation to introduce new
vocabulary and physical skills to Francophiles at
any level. Designed to make French a living
language for Anglophone or immersion students,
initial sessions will involve learning the names of
objects and the verbs that demonstrate how they
can be juggled, balanced and eventually mastered
for presentation to others.
Offered in French, English or both
This program offers circus arts instruction with an
emphasis on performance skills. Introductory
sessions will focus on developing new physical
skills and on building simple circus routines in
duos, trios, and larger groups. The course will
culminate in a student presentation with potential
for larger collaboration with drama, physical
education or arts related projects at schools.
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Malcolm Aiken
Jazz Ensemble
Website: www.malcolmaiken.com
BIO
Malcolm Aiken is a trumpet soloist and music educator based in Vancouver. BC. He is an
internationally touring artist, performs Jazz, Latin and World Music, and is an active clinician
working with ensembles through workshops and master classes. Since 2005, Malcolm has been the
brass coach for the award winning West Vancouver Youth Band and is on faculty at the Con Brio
Whistle and Sun Peaks Music Festivals. He holds a Master’s Degree from UBC and studied in
NewYork, San Francisco and at the Banff Center. Recent performances include concerts in Hong
Kong, Mexico City and Amsterdam. In 2014 he released his third album as leader “Havanaelecto,”
recorded in Havana, Cuba.
COURSE OPTIONS Scheduling occurring over 5 sessions
Jazz Ensemble Program
8-12
Drawing upon his professional experience as a
teacher and performer, Malcolm will work with
the ensemble and director on preparing a
selection of music that incorporates Latin, Jazz
and World Music styles. Exploring concepts of
improvisation and composition, Jazz Ensemble
genres including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian Samba
and Funk will be discussed and performed.
Through preparation of the music, Malcolm will
focus on improving ensemble balance, blend,
tuning, tone, and stylistic interpretation.
Working with the level of the group and the
repertory being prepared, Malcolm will help
develop instrumental technique, articulation,
phrasing, body posture, and improve listening
skills and key musical concepts of musicianship
and ensemble playing.
Extensions:
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Keeping in mind the level and experience of the
students, material and topics will be delivered in
a positive and engaging manner, with an
emphasis on nurturing interest and appreciation
of Jazz and its application to a variety of World
Musical genres.
Malcolm will engage with the students and teacher
to expand repertory and Jazz concepts, and help
develop a stronger and more dynamic ensemble.
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Fiona Blackburn
Concert and Chamber Choirs
[email protected]
Website: www.fionablackburn.com
BIO
Fiona Blackburn’s eclectic musical career has included: performing as a classically trained soloist
and recording artist; teaching voice and adjudicating festivals; conducting choirs and educating in
classrooms. From UBC, Fiona earned a BMus in voice performance, a BEd in secondary music,
and an MMus in choral conducting. She has sung and toured with some of Canada’s leading
ensembles, orchestras & opera companies, and she has recorded two albums of Celtic music which
have received rave reviews and international airplay. Fiona even performed for five summers on an
Alaskan cruise ship! For the past 15 years, Fiona has enjoyed working with young singers. She is
currently the Artistic Director of the British Columbia Girls Choir, which attracts singers from age
six to young adult. This award-winning choir has traveled through North and Central America,
Europe, Australia and China. Fiona is also Director of Choirs at York House School, where she
teaches in both the Junior and Senior Schools. She has been on the faculty of the BC Choral
Federation’s ‘Choral Directorship Course’ for a number of years. Fiona’s great passion is now to
share her experiences with others. She credits mentors Jon Washburn, Bruce Pullan, Dr. Doreen
Rao, Dr. Graeme Langager and Henry Leck for helping her gain the insight and knowledge required
to encourage people of all ages to “find their voice.”
COURSE OPTIONS
Elementary Choirs
K-12
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(K-7)
Fiona may use material that the choir is working on
or bring new material for the children to learn. The
kinesthetic aspects of singing (movement, gesture
and even dance) are essential for the young singer
to unlock and free the voice. Fiona would assist the
children, as they explore the full compass (range)
of their voices with imagery, games, exercises and
appropriate literature. Fiona is pleased to give
guidance to teachers regarding pedagogical issues,
resources and literature. The five session course
could be used to help prepare for a school or
festival performance.
High School Choirs
(8-12)
Fiona has an extensive knowledge of vocal
pedagogy that will assist high school singers. The
students’ awareness of good vocal production of
vowels and extension of range. Technique is
essential to the production of excellent tone. The
students will explore the fundamentals of good
posture, use of breath, the use of gesture and
imagery will be a key component for freeing the
voice. Creative expression is the most important
aspect of music making. Young people are capable
of great artistry, which will be revealed through the
exploration of quality repertoire. Fiona is pleased
to share her ideas, with both singers and teachers,
regarding: effective warm-ups; performance
practices for various genres and styles of music;
stage presence and deportment; choice of
repertoire. Teachers may wish to develop their
conducting and rehearsal technique, if time
permits. The five session course could be used to
help prepare for a school or festival performance.
Extensions: Fiona is available to lead choral retreats when her schedule allows.
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Julia Bonnett
Storytelling with Music
Special Requests:
BIO
Julia Bonnett [soprano] is a versatile and charismatic performer. She has performed roles for Seattle
Opera, Tacoma Opera, Burnaby Lyric Opera, and Vancouver Opera. In concert, she has sung with the
Vancouver Symphony, the Vancouver Bach Choir, The Turning Point Ensemble, Vetta Chamber Music
and the Little Chamber Music Series That Could. Julia's various musical activities have included
performing with Vancouver's World Beat band Olam, Shakespeare at the Opera for the Banff Arts
Festival and the role of Anna in Theatre Under the Stars' production of The King and I. Julia has been
heard in recital on CBC Radio's West Coast Performance and on CBC TV's Opening Night with
Vancouver's Hard Rubber Orchestra. More recently, Julia has been singing with the Vancouver Opera
Chorus, and working as a Teaching Artist with VOA’s Music Champions program. She has also
performed with the Health Arts Society, which provides concerts for seniors and others in care. She
teaches privately, and works to encourage the musical world of her two children, aged 10 and 6. Two
years spent touring BC with Vancouver Opera in the Schools left Julia with a vivid impression of how
music drama can engage children. With this as inspiration, her interest is in helping kids build upon their
natural curiosity about music, and help them continue to nurture their creative spirit.
COURSE OPTIONS
Story Telling with Music
Scheduling occurring over 5 sessions weekly
(K-3) Song and Sound Scape in Nature
What makes music…music? These are some of the
questions we will try to answer as we learn how to
tell a story with music, using our bodies,
imaginations and a little inspiration from Camille
Saint Saens’ famous composition, Carnival of the
Animals. Using games, improvisation, dance,
songs and the sounds we can make with our voices,
hands and a few everyday things, we will create
musical stories for a few of the animals that
populate the Carnival. Each class will consist of a
physical warm-up, an exploration of one of the
fundamentals of music, and the creation of a
musical soundscape based on a story (eg. A dance,
a parade, a race, etc.) Option: This class can be
tailored to be integrate the Habitats and Species
curriculum.
Extensions:
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(K-3)
In this course, we will explore the fundamentals of
music while using our voices in song and
soundscape. We’ll listen to the songs of nature:
whale song, bird song, the sounds of the rainforest
and the sounds of outer space; we’ll see how they
are represented in music by composers of today
and yesterday. Using their voices, classroom
instruments and found objects, student groups will
create soundscapes for these sounds of nature,
which they will be able to present to each other
during the last class. Each class will begin with a
physical warm up and instruction in healthy vocal
production.
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Gordon Cobb
Garage Band for iPad and Mac Computers
Web Address: www.cobbhousestudio.com
Materials & Extra Costs: photocopying
BIO
Gordon received his BFA from SFU and his MMus in Composition for New Media from the London
College of Music in the UK. He also recently completed a PhD in Arts Education at SFU where his
research explored multimodal composing practices, new musical literacies, and transformative music
engagement in music video production with urban youth. His work as a music composer and sound
designer has been showcased in many public venues, including two Olympic Games commissions (Torino
2006 and Vancouver 2010), the VanDusen Botanical Gardens Festival of Lights 2011, the New York City
Ballet, and the Cedar Lake Ensemble, New York; and on television with The Knowledge Network, and
with the National Film Board of Canada where he was the recipient of a 2013 Leo Award nomination.
Gordon is a senior instructor at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, where for the past 13 years he has
taught piano, musical theatre, sound lab, and music video production. He is also the Artistic Director of
Cobb House Studio, a children’s production company specializing in film and music production.
COURSE OPTIONS
4-12
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Garage Band for Mac Computers (4 – 12)
Garage Band for iPads (4-12)
Garage Band is one of the most powerful music
applications that I’ve used throughout my 15-year
career as a music (and music tech) educator.
Designed specifically to be used by children and
youth, it offers many simple and intuitive functions
that will accommodate a wide spectrum of music
artists and learners from beginners to composers.
We will explore much of what Garage Band has to
offer, from remixing MIDI files, to loop based
compositions, to sound design. Students will
develop a portfolio of songs that they can email to
themselves at the end of each class.
Garage Band for the iPad offers fewer technical
affordances but just as many creative possibilities.
We will begin by creating different styles of music
using the built-in templates. We will also explore
the sampler function to record students’ voices and
real world sounds to create original soundscape
compositions. Students will develop a portfolio of
songs that they can email to themselves at the end
of each class.
Extensions: If the school is willing to add extra funding, songwriting and music video
production can be developed.
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Milton Randall
African / Brazilian Drumming / Jazz Band / African Choir
Web Address: www.creativeprecussions.com
Materials & Extra Costs: Additional Fee of $120 (drum rental) & GST
Special Requests:
BIO
Milton became interested in Latin music while attaining a B.Ed at the University of Texas in the 1980’s.
After two years of Masters studies in percussion performance at the University of Arizona, he was a band
director and elementary music specialist for the St. Boniface S.D. Milton performed as a percussionist
symphony and with numerous jazz, and popular music combos. Milton studied jazz at the U of North
Texas in 1991 and while attaining his master’s was a member of Afro Cuban, Brazilian, African, big band
and small group jazz ensembles. In 1995 Milton received a scholarship to study African Music in Ghana,
West Africa. Milton created a world music program that facilitates public school needs. While working
on a PhD in Music Education, he taught music classes at UBC. Milton has introduced over 120,000
students to hand drumming and in 2012/2013 school term presented over 150 full day workshops in
schools.
COURSE OPTIONS
African/Brazilian Drumming - ONE DAY WORKSHOP
African/Brazilian Drumming
(K – 12)
A study of popular music genres using a
combination of African and Brazilian dance, drum,
song, and communication. The call and response
patterns of many genres such as blues, samba, and
country swing music can trace its roots to the
linguistic nature of African drumming. Learning
music as a language is a main component to
Milton’s presentation. Each student will have an
authentic African drum. Students learn dynamics of
working in a large group and will develop an
appreciation for other cultural entities. They will
develop listening skills, rhythmic skills and drum
communication. Milton will work first with a
target-performance group who will learn standard
call and response drumming. This is followed by a
series of rhythmic patterns from West Africa and
Latin America to lay the foundation for the
dancers.
Students learn three or four Brazilian call and
responses interspersed with drumming patterns.
They then learn three or four modified African or
Brazilian dance patterns that associate with each
call and response. Milton then works with various
other age groups of children in half hour segments.
A school assembly is called and students run a 30minute performance. Everyone is invited to
participate in the final dance – a conga line. If time
allows, a short question and answer period is
common.
African Choir
(8 – 12)
Milton has also worked with high school jazz
programs to add drum breaks and dance patterns to
stage band arrangements. Milton has easy African
choir music that can be worked into the
presentation as well. The program is flexible to suit
a particular school’s needs.
Extensions: A two day workshop that allows for a more in-depth understanding of the material
has been developed.
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K-12
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Boris Sichon
World Music, Recycled Instruments
Web Address: www.sichon.com
Materials & Extra Costs: $100.00 extra, Instrument Rentals (the school pays directly to Boris.)
Special Requests:
BIO
Boris Sichon, is an internationally reknown musician and performer. Born and raised in the
Ukraine, he finished Musical High School in the study of percussion instruments. Boris came to
Canada in 2004 and he began performing right away, leading workshops, participating in Festivals
(Vancouver Folk Fest, Comox Music Fest, Vancouver Island Folk Fest, Edmonton Folk Fest and
etc), and playing solo as well as with Yungchen Lhamo, Jerry Douglas, Pavlo, Uzume Taiko, and
others. He has also written music for theatre that was nominated by The JESSIES for outstanding Sound Design/Original Composition in the small Theatre Category with Helen’s Necklace,
Pi Theatre).Boris is the owner of a unique collection of ethnic musical instruments he has compiled
traveling around the globe. His collection now comprises over 200 rare and unique musical
instruments. A comprehensive list in the collection can be found on his website.
COURSE OPTIONS
Rhythm Fest Project
ONE DAY WORSHOP
K-7
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Special Scheduling –see below
(K-7)
This is a one day residency for a maximum of 4
classes. Students will be introduced to Boris’
international musical collection allowing them to
hear the various sounds and tones as they are
introduced to the instruments. Each class would
have a 45 minute session with Boris, where they
are introduced to various disciplines of rhythm
with all his instruments. In the afternoon the 4
classes would reconvene for a mini performance
showcasing what they collectively learned in the
morning workshops.
Playing the Bones
(K-7)
1 Class of 30 students, 2.5 hrs.over two days
Students will learn about the various instruments in
Boris’ collection. They will learn about the musical
instrument sounds, origins and geography. Students
will then have the opportunity to play these
instruments as they learn rhythm and body
drumming.
Recycled Musical Instruments
(K-7)
1 Class of 30 students, 2.5 hrs.over two days
Students will be introduced to Boris’ international
musical collection, allowing them to hear the
various sounds and tones.
Exposure to these instruments will then spark some
creative imagination for the students to create their
own instruments from recycled materials, such as
plastic bottles, cans, and natural elements like
bones, stones and wood.
Extensions: Boris can do a school wide performance.
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Danny Han-Lin Chen
Chinese Brush Painting
Website: http://chensgallery.com
Materials & Extra Costs: Please allow for cost of materials to be covered. This can be
discussed and planned for beforehand, according to the teacher’s needs and available resources.
BIO
Danny holds an Associate Member status in the Federation of Canadian Artists (F.C.A.). His paintings
have consistently won awards in distinguished international competitions. His book, “Chinese Brush
Painting Techniques” has sold over 50 thousand copies throughout North America, and a second book
“Chinese Brush Painting Kits” will be published in 2015. He also makes his painting techniques available
through DVD video and in the demo section of his website. As an art instructor for more than 35 years,
Danny is a sought-after instructor of many visual art disciplines: Chinese brush painting, watercolor,
acrylics and mixed media. Danny has been hosting Pro-D day workshops in the Vancouver Maritime
Museum and at Teacher’s Conferences. His subject matter spans floral, wildlife, portraits, abstracts and
beyond. He has earned distinction for his outstandingly delicate floral and realistic wildlife images on
Chinese rice paper.
COURSE OPTIONS
Chinese Brush Painting
K-12
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(K-12)
Students will begin with learning how to observe
the form and have freedom to execute the brush
stroke with Chinese brush painting techniques. The
session will start with simple approach using ink to
paint subjects like chicks, bamboo and bugs. Once
they have learned the basics, color will be
introduced for more complicated subjects such as
flowers, animals, Marine life, cartoon characters
and even dragons, depending on the theme.
Younger or older students will find it fascinating to
paint in this simplistic style using multiple colors
and tone in one stroke.
Painting on Lanterns with Chinese Brush
Painting or Fans
(K-12)
This is an exciting project. We will start with
learning Chinese brush painting techniques. The
subject matter can be non-traditional or specific to
the theme/event of the school. The students will
paint the subject on paper lanterns or fans, and
hang or display them to make a very impressive
decoration for a school event. LED light is optional
but recommended for an evening event. Theme
suggestions: Canada Day, Chinese New Year,
Earth Day, marine life, environmental themes…etc.
Extensions: Danny is willing to help create larger school projects, for special events like Canada Day,
Chinese
22 New Year, Earth Day, marine life, environmental themes…etc.
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The Cinematheque
Media Literacy and Digital Filmmaking
Materials & Extra Costs: Optional Digital Filmmaking Supplies (props, costumes, etc.)
Special Requests: Teacher preparation in advance of digital filmmaking program, scheduling
occurring on either one full day or two half-days.
BIO
The Cinematheque, established as a non-profit film society almost four decades ago, and now has one of
the most active Education Departments of any film organization in North America. Since 1995, The
Cinematheque’s Education Department has been working with teachers, youth, and the broader
community, providing a range of media education and video production programs designed to support
media literacy in film lovers of all ages. Expert artist facilitators guide hands-on workshops in-class,
engaging youth in critical thinking and providing opportunities for students and teachers to become fluent
in the language of cinema.
COURSE OPTIONS
Digital Filmmaking
Scheduling- see below
(4-12)
Media Literacy
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Scheduling over 1.5 days
The Cinematheque’s award-winning digital
filmmaking program offers teachers an exciting,
engaging, and educational video production
program customized to suit the skill level and
interest of each class. Mentored by an expert artist
facilitator, students produce creative and unique
work, learning to think critically and contribute
meaningful and responsible media to the world
around them. A Mobile Media Lab including
cameras, sound recording equipment, and editing
stations are all included; teachers need only to
decide on a subject for their video, schedule (fullday or half-days), and technical focus for the
residency. This includes Digital Filmmaking
Overview and How to Tell a Story in 6 Shots or
Less.
The Cinematheque’s challenging and captivating
media literacy workshops develop students’
understanding of the media-saturated world around
them, developing critical thinking skills and an
understanding of the powerful multi-media
language, and culminate in a visual or multi-media
art project. Led by a Media Literacy specialist,
workshops can be custom-designed to suit specific
curriculum, or teachers can choose from the
following sample topics:
o Consciousness in Consumer Society
o Creativity, Meet Conglomerate
o Politics and Pop Culture
Extensions Note:
VSB Artist-in-Residence grants may also be used
to partially fund longer residencies in which
students can complete short videos or intensive
media literacy units. Supplemental workshops cost
between $150 for an additional 1.5 hour session to
$2,500 for a full-week.
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Joni Danielson
Mixed Media Drawing, Eco-Art, Community Art
Website: http://jkdanielson.wix.com/artist Email: [email protected] Cell: (778) 952-8935
Materials & Extra Costs: Costs are minimal and are dependent on the project and materials
available at the school. This can be discussed and planned for beforehand, according to the
teacher’s needs and available resources.
Special Requests:
BIO
Joni Danielson is a Vancouver artist and environmental educator working in the field of community
engagement. She has been working with children and youth in schools and communities throughout the
Lower Mainland for six years. Danielson graduated from Emily Carr University and is the recipient of the
Class of 2014 “180° Student Leadership Award” for her sustained work with waterways and collaborative
projects with the David Suzuki Foundation. Danielson’s current practice focuses on Vancouver’s natural
history, watersheds and lost streams. Her workshops are centered on place-based learning and sitespecific art. Each class consists of an introduction of the concept, followed by individual creative
investigation and ends in a group discussion during which the artist encourages the students’ critical
thinking skills. Many of her workshops are customized to teach students about the history of their
school’s neighbourhood and their local watershed. Upon request, Joni will collaborate with the teacher to
connect to curriculum.
COURSE OPTIONS
Water Illustration
(K-3)
Water Moments*
Many of Vancouver’s streams, wetlands and
beaches have been culverted, drained and buried
beneath concrete, creating a barrier to connect with
the waterways. In this class we will explore ways
to reconnect with those waterways and appreciate
water.
Watershed Installations: Celebrating water
through sculptural art & temporary
murals*
(4-7)
I will lead the class through a series of creative
activities (such as illustrative journaling,
community mapping, etc.) which will help students
build a relationship with their local watershed.
These activities will be based on my mini book
series, Water Moments. In the last two sessions, we
will work together as a class to create our own
book about connecting with water in our daily
lives.
*Dependent on weather, some of our classes may
take place outdoors.
Extensions: There is an option to extend any of the workshops by visiting a nearby waterway (i.e. local
stream, wetland, or beach) on a field trip to discuss how we can connect to it, and the impact it has on the
community and environment.
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Working with watercolor and various mixed media
students will explore ways to represent water. The
artist uses play-based learning and an inquiry
approach to explore technical skills in various
mediums. Each week will feature a different
combination of media.
This program emphasizes the role water plays in
our health, environment, culture, and community.
Students will celebrate water’s importance by
creating temporary installations in their classroom
or outside on school grounds. Students will
examine art in relationship to its environment and
learn how art can transform a space, inspire change
and educate others.
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James Harry
Coast Salish Designs, First Nation Drawing, Wood Carving
Website: www.James-Harry.com
Materials & Extra Costs: Cost will relate to time, materials, and size and scope of the project
Special Requests:
BIO
James Harry was born in 1989 and is of Squamish Nation and European decent. At an early age, he
began carving with his father, Xwalacktun. Similarly, he learned painting skills from his mother Jennifer
Kleinsteuber. In secondary school, James began his career as a professional artist, carving the door
panels of the BC Aboriginal Sports Hall of Fame. He attended Emily Carr University of Art and Design,
obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 2014. James has worked with schools and communities in
the Lower Mainland and in the United Kingdom to produce art projects reflecting Aboriginal heritage,
culture, and ideologies. James’s current practice is focused on the development of sculptures and panels
that abstract, deconstruct, and transform traditional Aboriginal form line. He continues to explore the
impact of combining different types of wood with metal.
COURSE OPTIONS
Scheduling occurring over 5 session
Guided Drawing of Coast Salish Designs (4-12)
On site Carving Demonstrations
James can work in the classroom teaching students
how to create a piece of Squamish Nation art while
he explains about the symbolic and metaphoric
meanings that different animals hold for the Coast
Salish people. Throughout 5 sessions, James can
adjust the content and the complexity of the
designs according to the developmental age of the
students and the time frame allocated.
In collaboration with the school, James can design
a sculpture that can be carved onsite.
This gives students a chance to meet the artist and
to discuss the work as it progresses. Small groups
may be given hands-on experiences.
Drumming, Dancing and Drawing
( 4-12)
James drums and sings First Nations songs and
teaches the students how to dance like some of the
animals they learn to draw later. James will
introduce students to many aspects of First Nation
culture. Some students may be given the
opportunity to learn basic drumming skills.
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Extensions: James is willing to help create larger school projects, which could include Carving
Demonstrations and School Murals
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Anastasia Hendry K-12
Alternative
North West Coast Crafts
Materials & Extra Costs: Projects individually priced. (see below)
Special Requests:
BIO
Anastasia is a member of the Haida First Nation, born in the village of Old Masset on the beautiful
territory known as Haida Gwaii. She lived on traditional Coast Salish territory for most of her life. The
creative works evident in nature in British Columbia are a continual source of inspiration to her.
Anastasia’s environment, surroundings, culture and traditions are very important to her as an artist and
she strives to expand her artistic horizons beyond the traditional forms. The traditional and modern works
she creates are an attempt to diversify the observer’s perceptions of North West Coast art, and to help
observers understand that North West Coast art is continually evolving. She has been an art educator for
20 years, working in schools to increase and elaborate on First Nations knowledge.
COURSE OPTIONS
North West Coast Crafts
(K-12)
Every visit to your classroom will be filled with First
Nation’s etiquette & protocol. Transfer of knowledge
is a thread that runs the course of each classroom
visit. Each day she will bring different artifacts,
regalia, instruments and music to enhance learning.
Mini Button Blanket - $4.50/student
Large Button Blanket - $100 for materials
North West Coast directed drawing created on a
mini hide - $6/student
Wool weaving - $2.50/student
Games:
Stick Dice - $2/student
Kutnasso - $4.50/student
Shell game - $ 4/student
Bone beaded jewelry - $3.50-$7.50/student
Deerskin pouches - $4.50/student
Mini rawhide shield - $5.50/student
Talking stick - $3.00/student
Feast: $40/session (1.5 hours, sample traditional
First Nations food: smoked salmon, sea weed,
dried berries, bannock, soapberries)
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Repurposed Textile Art/ Recycled Sculpture
Website: www.colettelisoway.com
Materials & Extra Costs: Additional costs may vary depending on project. $50 and up
Special Requests: Materials and tools will be adjusted to suit ages and abilities of students
BIO
Colette is a freelance community artist and a visual art instructor with Continuing Education at Capilano
University and ArtStarts’ Artists in the Classroom. She has collaboratively facilitated workshops and
community art installations at “Richmond Maritime Festival,” “A Midsummer Fete,” and “All Souls at
Mountain View Cemetery.” She has also volunteered with “Public Dreams for Parade of Lost Souls.”
Colette is an exhibiting artist whose current studio practice employs photography, digital imagery, mixed
media and printmaking on cloth. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Nova Scotia College of Art
and Design and a Textile Arts Certificate from Capilano University. Colette collaborates with teachers to
develop projects tailored to their students and curriculum. She is excited to introduce students to new
means for communication, creative expression and relationship building.
COURSE OPTIONS
Recycled Textiles
Clothes & Cloth As Canvas
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Found Objects & Natural Materials
Working with plant and natural materials, students
will be introduced to a variety of natural and low
impact dyeing and surface design techniques.
Students will deconstruct personal garments,
reclaimed fabrics and industry offcuts to create
individual or group repurposed cloth canvases.
Options can include but are not limited to:
* Rust and natural dyes
*Transfer printing & bundle dyeing with flowers &
plants
*Drawing and painting on repurposed canvases
*Textile collage
*Stitching and surface embellishment
*Kool-Aid dyeing
Students will learn techniques to transform
reclaimed materials and household waste into
small scale sculpture. Using basic household
tools such as hammers, and pliers, students will
be taught simple fabrication, cold joining and
forming techniques. Being confronted and
working with post consumer waste will allow
students to explore the significance of its impact
on our environment. Natural materials can be
used alone or in combination with recycled items
and found objects to create sculpture or
ephemeral art.
Extensions: Projects can be tailored to create collaborative large scale installations.
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Susan McCallum
Watercolor, Acrylic Painting, Drawing
Website: www.susanmccallum.com
Materials & Extra Costs: Susan supplies many high quality materials free of charge.
BIO
Susan McCallum is a professional award winning artist and illustrator who develops and facilitates art
workshops including “Brush Strokes with Susan.” Susan also has illustrated First Nations Curriculum and
online educational websites and children’s books. Susan encourages self-expression through drawing and
painting. She works well with K’s through High School students and really enjoys working with the
Alternate Schools and First Nations Education Programs. Susan is known for connecting and inspiring
students in a positive way and also for encouraging the teachers to participate with the art projects. Most
of the art projects have a theme for instance, generosity, environmental, salmon or First Nations.
Some comments from teachers… “This is like a painting spa!” … “Outstanding artist and teacher, great
class control, inspiring!” Looking forward to meeting you and your students! Thank you, Susan.
COURSE OPTIONS
Each course option is 5 sessions
Art Supplies: Susan supplies high quality materials
for her workshops free of charge such as paints,
brushes, pencil crayons and often special papers.
Susan will purchase any other materials needed &
school can reimburse her.
Acrylic Painting
(K-12)
Each student will paint a small acrylic painting on
canvas. The theme can be chosen with the teacher.
Susan inspires the students to develop a sketch. The
students use charcoal and paint to create their piece.
The focus is on self-expression through drawing and
painting. The workshop is followed by a class art
show with their paintings presented on small easels
showcased on black table cloths. A great experience
for the students to share their painting
accomplishments with their invited guests.
Acrylic Paintings Enhanced with Charcoal
Drawing on Canvas
(6-12)
Great for Alternative Schools and tweens. The
students will learn contemporary graphic painting
techniques. The canvasses are very colorful,
visually appealing and thought provoking to
create. Inspiring images are glued on canvas and
extended into paintings on large canvasses.
Paints, canvases and brushes provided.
Multi Media, watercolors, water soluble
crayons & high quality pencil crayons on
water color paper
(K-12)
Each student will experiment with color and
various techniques. Six techniques are taught in a
sampler. Teach student will complete two final
paintings and a bookmark. The results are
astounding! Very satisfying, no-threatening, and
extremely creative!
Extensions: “Brush Strokes Fund Raiser” an art program that includes your entire school in painting canvases
with acrylic paint followed by a school wide art show to sell and or display their paintings! Sometimes art cards are
printed and sold. Very successful program often culminates in an Art Night-- a community building experience!
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Printmaking Techniques, Paper Construction, Fibre Artist
Website: www.juliemcintyre.org
Materials & Extra Costs: Cost for some supplies depending on project. $50 - $250
Special Requests: Artist provides direct pressure press & felts for print making
BIO
Julie studied at the Banff Centre, Alberta in 1986 and received her BFA from Queens University with a
major in printmaking. She has had solo shows in 20 public galleries in Canada, and over 40 juried
exhibitions including 21 international credits to date. Since 1983, Julie has been involved with teaching
art workshops across Canada, including 4 contracts as an Animator and Printmaker in Residence with the
Vancouver Art Gallery, 6 years teaching printmaking at Malaspina Printmakers Studio, and 3 years with
Art Starts. Julie is the past president of CARFAC BC and 2014 winner of the City of Vancouver's
Mayor's Arts Award for Board Member of the Year.
COURSE OPTIONS
Printmaking Techniques
(1 – 12)
Master Printmaker Julie McIntyre can introduce
your class to nontoxic printmaking techniques
including relief, collagraph, monotype, screen,
digital transfers and pronto plate lithography.
Whichever medium, the marvels of surface
treatment, negative space, mirror reversals and the
playfulness of the repeated image will delight
students. Subject matter, medium and emphasis are
tailor-made to meet the interests, abilities and
curriculum requirements of individual classrooms.
Paper Construction
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As an award winning fiber artist, Julie works with a
variety of patterned and textured papers so that the
students are engaged in the playfulness of the
repeated image as they explore the traditions of
quitted patterns using paper, scissors and glue.
(Sewing can be added for higher grades).
Geometric shapes, secondary patterns and rhythms
will highlight this engaging and relaxing technique
that usually proves the whole is greater than the
sum of its parts when students’ individual blocks
are brought together. All techniques and content
may be adapted for each grade.
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Mary Jane Muir
Exploring Art Mediums and Creating Original Student Works
Website: http://maplepancakes.blogspot.ca/
http://maryjanemuir.blogspot.ca/
Materials & Extra Costs: Please allow for cost of materials to be covered. This can be
discussed and planned for beforehand according to the teacher’s needs and available resources
BIO
Mary Jane is a retired but active senior multi-media artist. She is the membership coordinator for BC
Children’s Writers and Illustrators (CWILL B.C.) She is working on multi-media projects including a
musical play for children based on Albert’s Old Shoes, a picture book, and a graphic novel. For fourteen
years she was the Media Services & Technology illustrator developing multi-media presentations, images
and graphic design for VSB Curriculum Development and VSB Communications. She is with ArtStarts
this year and in her third year with the VSB Artist-In-Residence Program.
Her publications include: Author & Illustrator of Gynn, a picture book about the family guinea pig,
Scholastic –Tab publishers. Illustrator of Albert’s Old Shoes by Stephen Muir, Scholastic-Tab and
Stoddart/Kids. Her design of “Kids In Snow” was chosen as a 2013 competition winning Hallmark /
UNICEF greeting card which sold across the USA and Canada.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJYL6iuBSq7w7l_TwLRhf3g
VIMEO : https://vimeo.com/105068099, https://vimeo.com/91889969,
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COURSE OPTIONS
Scheduling over five sessions
Art Projects - Is there a project or theme you would
like to make happen with your students or could we
create a colorful project to fit within the
curriculum? Together, we will create something
fun and original.
Let’s make some ART!
Possible ideas for themes - Space Ships and Aliens,
Sea Life Big & Small, What’s Hiding In The
Forest?, Bugs and Butterflies, Orcas Eagles &
Salmon, Aquarium Adventure, Castles and Scary
Dragons, Spiders & Butterflies, Self Portraits,
Emily Carr or other famous Artist theme, Art
inspired by a favorite picture book or a topic or
theme tied into curriculum.
Extensions: Open to all larger school based projects.
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K-7
We then can create original art with pastels,
drawings, painted papers, collage, tempera and
acrylic or watercolors. If there is time, I might be
able to create a slide show or video or simple
animations to make the children’s art come alive. I
can convert students’ drawings of characters into
finger puppets. I can help you to create a display or
banner. I am open to ideas.
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Todd Polich
Murals - Interior and Exterior
Website: www.earthfoundation.ca
Materials & Extra Costs: Grant maybe applied to full cost of mural, additional funds will be
necessary from the school. Cost varies on murals depending on size, location and complexity
Special Requests: Contact Todd for a quote
BIO
Todd Polich is one of the leading mural artists in western Canada creating over 30 murals throughout
BC. Todd worked for 12 years in the film, and video game industries as an artist and art director before
starting Earth Foundation Conservation Society, dedicated to raising awareness for the environment,
social sustainability and youth empowerment through large scale public art. Since 2009 Todd has worked
with thousands of students, youth at risk, and aboriginal youth teaching about their connection with the
environment, and demonstrating how to use art and other forms of positive expression to transform the
world around them. Todd works with teachers, principals and schools to customize and develop themes
for the murals and works with elements of the existing in-class curriculum and school values.
AIR Grants can be used to help fund the DESIGN of a large wall mural. Depending on the size and other
factors, murals start at $2,500. Todd can provide a quote. Schools must already have funds in place for
the finished mural.
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LARGE WALL Based School Murals
The Art of Empowerment
Murals can be created with one core group of
students or multiple classrooms. Through this
program customized to the curriculum, students
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school/community mural from beginning to end. In
class student learn about the importance of
community and nature and harmoniously support
each other using the power of positive expression.
They will receive art instruction from a renowned
mural artist and participate in a hands-on mural
creation. Murals inside the school, on exterior
walls, or in community locations, give students the
opportunity to create massive public art
masterpieces that communicate the value of
environmental conservation and a sustainable
community.
The Art of Empowerment program compliments
the Community Arts Program where students take
up leadership roles in supporting the school mural
project. Students explore their own unique
interests, skills, and values (what they really care
about) and discover tangible ways to put these into
action through our mural projects. Using their
skills as writers, photographers, public speakers,
just to name a few, the students promote the
project through media communications, an
unveiling event organization, or community
engagement, etc. This program allows young
people to see that they have the tools to create a
positive impact in their own communities and in
the world.
Canvas Arts in the Classroom
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A single class (only) can create a portable canvas
mural for their room, or hallway. (Canvas material
costs vary depending on size)
Extensions: Additional funds will be necessary for large wall murals interior or exterior
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Phyllis Schwartz
Ceramic Art
Website: http://pscreates.com
Materials & Extra Costs: Clay (3 to 4 bags of clay @ $20) = $80 + tax and delivery
Finishing materials (glaze, acrylics, tempera paint, glue, findings) = $60 + tax
Special Requests: Off-site kiln firing = $25/ kiln load
BIO
Phyllis Schwartz is a ceramics artist who explores glaze materials and effects in sculptural and functional
forms. Her expressive handbuilding forms are molded, assembled and sculpted; they are finished using
experimental techniques. Her work is in public and private collections; recent exhibitions include Art 4
Life (Port Moody Arts Centre), Winter White (Laura K. Jewitt Design), and In a Palm of a Hand: BC to
Japan Touring Exhibition (BC Potters Guild). Seeking the Nuance, her current publication, is heritage
glaze recipe book designed and produced with Glenn Lewis and Debra Sloan; it is currently being revised
for a second edition. She is a ceramics instructor at Summer at St. Georges. Phyllis, graduate of Emily
Carr University, works with students of all ages offering curriculum-based workshops and professional
development programs. Residency workshops include instruction in clay modeling and hand-building
techniques and can be designed to support specific curriculum and skill development needs.
COURSE OPTIONS
Say It in Clay: Visualizing Words & Characters
Art, Humanities and English
(K – 12)
Whimsical Sculpture
Art, Humanities and English
Use myths, story and history to inspire characters
and events that take shape in clay; study the plant
and animal world through clay sculpture; create
story tiles about historical events; make clay
puzzles in math class.
Create ceramic objects with a convincing likeness
that provoke a bit of laughter; make a quiet mouse,
a pair of flip flops, a slice of cake that lasts forever,
an ice cream bar that never melts. An ideal way to
study form, function, culture, surface design and
contemporary food issues.
Masks: the Face and the Fantasy-Art
Humanities and English
(K – 12)
Handbuilding:
Functional and Funky Art
Use myths and story to inspire characters and
events that take shape in clay while learning about
facial proportions. A workshop that can be adapted
to suit group and class projects suitable for
installation.
Explore traditional handbuilding methods: coil,
pinch and slab to create clay bowls, vessels, boxes
and figurative forms.
Shoes, shoes, shoes: A Design and Invention
Workshop -Art, Humanities and Math (K – 12)
Design and create shoes using clay. This workshop
provides students opportunities to develop spatial
reasoning skills and explore geometrical forms that
create structures.
Clay Mobiles/Windchimes
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Design a kinetic assemblage of ceramic figures to
catch the wind. Experiment with balance and
composition in mobiles made from clay figures.
Build these projects to explore themes such as the
natural world, fantasy figures, familiar stories,
transportation and more.
Extensions: All projects can be extended or designed to support curriculum needs. After school ceramic
program can be organized.
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Photography / Video with Digital Cameras or iPads
Website: www.carolynsullivan.ca Email: [email protected] Cell: (604) 780-9374
Materials & Extra Costs: $50 for 100 in-school 4” X 6” prints (Carolyn will bring the printers)
(additional costs vary depending on project)
Special Requests: have camera batteries/ iPads fully charged, and memory cards empty
BIO
Carolyn is a Professional Commercial Photographer who has been with VSB for many years. Initially, she
started as VSB staff photographer, before becoming Head Instructor and Curriculum Developer of the
“Digital Media Programs at VTI/VSB”. She has been an instructor for over 25 years instructing: various
photography, video, computer art and digital media courses in Continuing Education, Magee’s Summer
Art programs, Kid Zones, and workshops for teachers on Pro-D Days. Carolyn is an Artist for the
VSB/Artist in Residence programs, as well as an Artist for ArtStarts, BC. She has worked with various
schools on grant projects including Betty Wellburn Artistic Legacies Grants and Artstarts Grants. Carolyn
produces commercial photographs of products and food, as well as photographs weddings and portraits
for a variety of clients. She is also an active photographic artist having produced numerous solo and group
shows both locally and internationally.
COURSE OPTIONS
Digital Cameras or iPads
Scheduling occurring over 5 sessions (completed in 2-3 weeks)
(K – 12)
The first two sessions include learning digital
camera techniques and photo printing. Students
would also learn menu applications and mode
settings on their cameras/ iPads. Projects can be
artistic or curriculum based, and the final outcomes
for the projects would be printed on 4” x 6” paper.
(Other sizes & outputs can be arranged)
For the last 3 sessions teachers pick an area of art
integration. Photography workshops have a lot of
flexibility and can be adapted to various grade
levels and curriculums.
A few ideas are:
*Creative Inquiry or Expression, Elements of Art
* Science and Environment: flowers, bugs, etc.
*Mixed Media: Photos with paint on canvas
*Photojournalism: Camera storytelling,
*Green Wall Technique: Imaginative manipulation
*Portraits: Self-expression/community focus
*Advanced Studio Lighting Portraits/ Products
(if school has equipment)
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(4- 12)
With ipads and free apps, Adobe Elements, Gimp
or other small and free digital software, Carolyn
can introduce the students to digital photo finishing
and digital collaging. From camera to computer
to Art! (ipads/iphones) This involves fixing,
altering and adding to photos, creating collages,
digital scrap booking, photographic cards, group
composite murals and small YouTube videos.
All photographic projects can be shared by:
* CD digital images for school website
*Printed images on display for school
(individual or group mural)
*Prints on t-shirts, tiles, canvas, wood, and other
surfaces
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Group or individual projects documentation,
creative inquiry, or curriculum-themed:
*Photo Journals
*Photos for published books
*Pecha Kucha presentations
Computer-less printers and some cameras can be *Community outreach
provided by Carolyn. Schools must supply iPads.
*Personal Portfolios
*You Tube videos (ipad)
Extensions: Extra time to allow for bigger or final projects to be shared with school, or additional
classrooms and sessions. Photo gallery shows, fund raisers, books and digital projections available
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Jerry Whitehead
Paper Mosaic, Stencil Collages, School Murals
Website: www.jerrywhitehead.com
Materials & Extra Costs: Depending on the project
Special Requests: Murals will require more time and extra funding
BIO
Jerry is of Cree heritage from the James Smith First Nation in Saskatchewan. Art has been his lifelong
passion. Today Jerry resides in Vancouver and he continues to paint within his community and abroad.
He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree - Indian Art ( S.I.F.C. ) from the University of Regina in 1983. He
then went on to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
in 1987. You may view Jerry’s artistic projects at www.jerrywhitehead.com and see the various projects
he has been involved with.
AIR Grants can be used to help fund the DESIGN of large wall murals. Depending on the size and other
factors, murals start at $2,500. Jerry can provide a quote. Schools must already have funds in place for
the finished Mural.
COURSE OPTIONS
Scheduling - see below
Playing with Torn Paper
(1-7)
Large Wall School Murals
Alternative
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This is fun for younger grades as well as the older
ones. I begin by showing the students how to make
a face with torn colored paper usually on a darker
colored background. Then from there we begin to
play, experiment with imagery and the project
finishes off like a mosaic.
Playing with Stencils
(1-7)
Jerry could work with a class or chosen young
artists to develop a theme, integrate their ideas into
a composition then transfer to scale on a mural
within the school. He would be there for the
duration of the mural.
This residency grant can be applied to the design
process of the cost of the mural.
We make stencils from numbers, the alphabet,
animals, personal mementos, etc, which we transfer
on to a larger paper using paint. We then complete
the image or we may combine it with other images
to form a large collaboration.
Extensions: All projects can be extended or murals can be created for walls within the school.
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Vancouver School Board - AIR Payment Form 2015/2016
Artists need to be paid in a timely manner.
Please make sure you submit this payment form as soon as the residency is completed.
LAST NAME:
FIRST NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
BUSINESS PHONE:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
EMAIL:
CHEQUE PAYABLE TO:
Honorarium: $ 500.00
(5 sessions of Artist in Residence services and one planning session)
5% GST :
$
(To Be Filled Out By District)
Total:
$
All Material and Additional Hour Fees must be paid by the school directly to the artist.
1. The artist whose name appears on this document has taken to provide the Artist in Residence services as per this
document. There is no commitment on the part of the Vancouver Board of Education to utilize the artist for
additional sessions during this term, or succeeding terms.
2. Payment will be made upon completion of the residency and submission of this form in the blue bag
to Carolyn Sullivan Coordinator, Artist in Residence Program, Learning Services, VSB, 1580 West
Broadway, and Vancouver, BC, V6J 5K8. Email: [email protected]
Please note that all honorarium payments to VSB employees must be processed by the VSB payroll
department and are subject to Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance and Income Tax Deductions
School:
Signed:
Signed:
Contact Teacher
Date
School Principal
Date
Have you paid the artist directly for additional fees for materials and/or sessions?
For District Use Only:
COA:
14 2009 112 000 9593 (ArtStarts Grant Funding)
11 2009 112 000 1750 (VSB Fine Arts Funding)
6120 (GST-if applicable)
$_
$ _______
$ ________
Approved
Peggy Bochun
Fine Arts Dept. VSB
VSB-Artist in Residence Evaluation Form 2015/2016
School:_______________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Evaluator:_________________ Email:_______________________ Name of Artist:__________________
Month of Residency:________________ 2016 Approx. No. of students:__________ Grade Level:______________
Please Check and/or Write
Comments
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Fair
Poor
Suitability of residency for grade
level involved
Artist’s quality of residency
project
Attainment of learning
objectives
Artist’s rapport with students
Artist’s visual samples/portfolio
Artist’s organizational skills
Educational support materials
(if applicable)
Pro-D opportunity for teacher
Overall evaluation
General Comments:_________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Should we retain this artist for next year?
YES_______ NO_________
Teachers: Complete this form immediately following completion of the residency, and return to:
Carolyn Sullivan, Coordinator, Artist in Residence Program
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The Vancouver Education Program (BIG IDEAS) was launched in 2010 and aims to build a
creative, collaborative community connecting educators, learners, artists, professionals, and
researchers who in turn shape the program a n d strive for excellence in education.
BIG IDEAS in-School
Through an annual artist/subject advisor project grant, the program brings local
professional artists and subject experts to collaborate with teachers to foster creative and
innovative learning. The program has outreached to over 7,300 students from diverse
social economic demographics in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, North Vancouver, Richmond,
Squamish, Surrey, Vancouver and West Vancouver.
BIG IDEAS in-School is a program that integrates the V a n co u ve r Biennale’s current and
legacy exhibitions with the British Columbia curriculum. Teachers are invited to
submit a single classroom project or collaborate with other teachers/schools to develop
a joint project. Project ideas can be drawn from past BIG IDEAS Digital in-School projects
and curriculum unit plans covering inquiry topics such as environment, cultural or historical
perspectives, mathematical applications, global citizenship or social change.
2016 Art as a Catalyst for Learning
Vancouver Biennale’s BIG IDEAS Education invites cross-curricular project proposals that
demonstrate how art is a catalyst for learning throughout the entire project-based learning process.
Successful submissions should articulate clear and direct linkages to specific Biennale art
installation(s) that inspire the BIG IDEAS project, guiding questions, inquiry challenges, and art-infused
creations. Submissions should also consider exploring specific aspects of the community around the
art installation(s) that are relevant to the project theme as part of the field trip.
Register by November 27, 2015 (4 pm) for grant assistance
For More Information
• Contact Vancouver Biennale Education: 604-682-1289/[email protected]
• Visit www.vancouverbiennale.com/learn for online learning resources and program details.
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Betty Wellburn Artistic Legacies
.... awards to ignite innovation
Betty Wellburn - Artistic Legacies (enhancing visual arts in Vancouver schools)
Betty Wellburn was a visionary teacher and art coordinator in Vancouver Schools, where she created innovative
programs in Visual Arts across the district. She has left a financial legacy, making it possible to have enhanced
Artist-in-Residence programs in Vancouver public schools.
With an overall goal to celebrate the visual arts in Vancouver schools, Artistic Legacies is an ongoing program in its
sixth year of implementation for the 2008-2009 school year. This program will provide students with further
opportunities to work in depth with eminent artists and leave a lasting creative legacy.
Artistic legacies will provide funding for teachers to work with eminent artists to design projects for collaborative
work which will leave a lasting impression in our schools. One purpose of this work is to ignite innovation.
Artistic Legacies was created to promote meaningful and innovative artistic experiences for VSB students that result
in the perpetuation of unique and distinguishable projects that emphasize the visual arts. Applications for this grant
are due in Spring each year.
For information contact Peggy Bochun, Learning Services at 604 713-5206 or see link below:
http://www.vsb.bc.ca/programs/district-fine-arts/Betty-Wellburn-Artistic-Legacies
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bring professional artists into your classroom
for unique learning experiences. Grants of up to
$3,500 for small- to medium-scale projects or up
to $10,000 for large-scale projects are available.
Apply now at artstarts.com/aic
Arts in Education Council of BC Fund
offers grants of up to $500 for schools to support
professional development for K-12 teachers, to
increase their appreciation of the arts.
Apply now at artstarts.com/aiecbc
APPLY BY
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APPLY BY
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Cherniavsky’s ‘Mr. Music’ Fund
offers matching grants of up to $500 to assist
schools in purchasing tickets for students to
attend quality live performances of classical
and traditional music, opera or ballet.
Apply now at artstarts.com/cherniavsky
Connecting
TEachers with
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Infusion: Professional Development in Arts Integration
provides learning opportunities, practical resources and approaches that
can enhance the way young people, artists and educators are engaged in
and through the arts in BC. Learn more at artstarts.com/infusion
Explore Canada’s First Galley of Young People’s Art!
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Visit us a the ArtStarts Gallery in downtown Vancouver. Drop in for
a visit, book a tour for your class, or check out the virtual gallery and
behind-the-scenes videos online. Learn more at artstarts.com/gallery
Book Touring Artists to Perform in Your School!
ArtStarts takes care of booking logistics and can advise you on artist
availability, programming, touring, schedules and fees. Learn more at
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