A congratulatory message from Maureen Kelly, Chair of Art Education

Congratulations to all involved in the All School Show.   The exhibition was of such high quality –the level of thinking and making I believe was unparalleled in comparison to all previous Art Education showings for the All School Show!  The studio culture and expectations for the whole Art Ed community to really dig in and develop coherent, communicative,  expressive, and sophisticated work, were in evidence.   And the awards bestowed were just the delicious icing on the most spectacular cake!  

Congratulations to all who submitted work; to all whose work was chosen for exhibition; to Jen Hebert, Laua Mazzei, Lindsay Metivier; Lori Korczynski; and Vanessa Irzyk for their awards; and to the faculty and staff who worked so communicatively and transparently with you all (John C., Steve Locke, Kyle, and Kristen….I hope I am not leaving anyone out!).   I am so pleased for you and hope that you are so very proud of yourselves!  

And now onto Art Ed extravaganza Part II – if you have not already done so, please  check in on the Exhibitions class show Consumption, now in the Arnheim Gallery.   Wow!  John G and the students enrolled in this class have so thoughtfully explored this theme that the work just knocks you over.   Congratulations to you all too…..see you at the opening next Thursday, April 19th in the evening as usual.  

Jeff Moses

Jeff Moses (Teacher Preparation Program,  December 2006) will be  teaching elementary art (K-8) at North Hampton School  in North Hampton, New Hampshire, starting  in the fall. 

All School Show Awards

Congratulations to our All School Show Award Winners!

Jennifer Hebert             Hebert Series
Laura Mazzei                  Pictionary Trees II
Lindsay Metivier          Untitled
Lori Korczynski             Jean and her Swan
Vanessa Irzyk                 Man on Stilts

Lindsay Metivier (Studio Education / Photography) was also chosen for an award in the Photography show, and Vanessa Irzyk (Studio Education / Painting) was also chosen in Painting.

We are so proud of our Art Education majors.  This is the department's best showing ever. 

Living the Dream

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Education Panel Discussion,
the fifth in United Way's yearlong "Living the Dream" series

Panelists will look at the entire education pipeline to explore how we can improve access to quality education.  What can be done to help keep our kids in school?  Is there a greater role for non-profit organizations and other potential partners to play?  And how can we leverage education to increase the availability of the American Dream in Greater Boston?

 Panelists:  Chris Anderson, Chairman, Massachusetts Board of Education
                      Dana Mohler-Faria, Special Advisor for Education, Gov. Deval Patrick
                      Linda Nathan, Headmaster, Boston Arts Academy
                      Gloria Nemerowicz, President, Pine Manor College

Moderator:  LInda Wertheimer, The Boston Globe

Free Event at the Boston Public Library
Central Library, 700 Boylston Street

Tuesday March 13, 2007
6:00-6:30 p.m.    Networking
6:30-8:00  p.m.   Panel

Register by going to uwmb.org/LivingTheDream.

 Questions:  Call 617-624-8191 or email LivingTheDream@uwmb.org

See uwmb.org/LivingTheDream for more information and to track the progress of this dialogue.