For Schools
Quotes from MAC Artists in the Schools/Communities Residencies
This Is the Way to Learn
"I am going to use all I've learned in the future and keep going with it. This is the way to learn and it keeps it challenging and interesting for the teacher."
From a teacher after a dance and visual arts residency
Structure Helped Kids Create Even More!
"I learned that having an art background helps children develop their art. We do art projects all the time, but having a structure and elements of art to incorporate helped the kids create even more!"
From a librarian after a visual arts residency
Widen and Deepen Understanding
"I know that my students are kinesthetic learners, and that ANY time they have an opportunity to EXPERIENCE ideas, skills, and processes by using their bodies, it greatly enhances their learning."
"We've been studying/exploring the properties of "solids" in our current science unit. Creative Movement enabled them to explore concepts and vocabulary in an immediate, physical way to widen and deepen their understanding. They loved it!"
From a teacher after a dance residency
A New Burst of Energy
"My students were capable of producing and following through more than I expected. The quality of their art work was superior to my previous expectations. I personally enjoyed working harder and longer on these projects than I anticipated. It (the project) gave "an old workhorse" teacher a new burst of energy and enthusiasm. My students exceeded my expectations and earned my respect. The mural is all student work from inception through completion."
From a teacher after a ceramics residency
Poetry Gives Success
"Another student who refused to complete most of her work, answer any
questions, or do any homework, came alive during poetry. She wrote two
poems for every class assignment and is still bringing in poems for me
to read. Poetry has given her success and she will now pass 7th grade.
Poetry has shown her how to be a successful student."
From a middle school teacher after a two-week poetry residency
Respect
"It is so good for these students to learn in this way and discover about Montana's Indian tribes. Especially the respect part – to respect each other and the environment."
From a community member after a dance and visual arts residency
New Excitement
"I haven't seen my son this excited about anything in years; he couldn't stop talking about it."
From a parent after a filmmaking residency
You too can provide a remarkable opportunity for students and teachers. All these quotes are from residencies funded through the Montana Arts Council's Artists in Schools & Communities grant.
