Monday, April 14, 2014

Art Adventure: Marshmallow & Toothpick structures

The Art Adventure Program through the Minneapolis Institute of Art introduces K-6 students to works of art from a variety of cultures. Trained school volunteers visit classrooms with posters of art relating to a common theme, such as animals, celebrations, or relationships.



After learning about the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, students talked about what an engineer does and how they design bridges and structures.

They learned about the types of bridges and worked in teams to build a structure.











Art Adventure: Abstract Collage

The Art Adventure Program through the Minneapolis Institute of Art introduces K-6 students to works of art from a variety of cultures. Trained school volunteers visit classrooms with posters of art relating to a common theme, such as animals, celebrations, or relationships.


Students learned about Billboard by Grace Hartigan, and practiced the art of abstract collage on the National Gallery's website.