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Topography maps: social studies, writing & art

Topography maps: social studies, writing & art

Shannon Newby | (509) 669-0254 | shannon@newbyart.com

Introduce basic map-reading skills using Japanese paper marbling.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: STEAM, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Walls That Talk! Mural with Tribal Art from India

Walls That Talk! Mural with Tribal Art from India

Sampada Kodagali Agarwal | (919) 760-3479 | sampada.zen@gmail.com

Artist introduces the students to the Warli tribal art and then guides them through the process of collaboratively discussing the mural design and painting it.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Weave or Knot!

Weave or Knot!

Jan French | (919) 973-9937 | french.jan@gmail.com

Students build, set up, and weave a strip on their own backstrap loom in 5 days while they learn all about weaving and fibers. Short residencies (1-2 day) feature weaving and spinning demonstrations.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, STEAM, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Does Not Accept bookings in Johnston County
Weave or Knot! Together

Weave or Knot! Together

Jan French | (919) 973-9937 | french.jan@gmail.com

Students weave a project on a treadle loom or their own backstrap loom. Residencies feature weaving activities adapted to specialized classrooms.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, STEAM, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Does Not Accept bookings in Johnston County
  • Specifically adapted for students with disabilities
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🎉 Happy Last Day of School! We’re celebratin 🎉 Happy Last Day of School!

We’re celebrating a record-breaking 460 Artists in Schools programs this year! 🖌️🎭🎶

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible teaching artists, dedicated volunteer school reps, and passionate teachers who made it all possible. Your creativity and commitment brought the arts to life for thousands of students across Wake County! 💛✨

Special thanks to our amazing supporters:
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Here’s to a summer full of inspiration — and an even bigger year ahead! ☀️🎨 #ArtistsInSchools #wakearts  #ThankYou #WakeCountySchools #LastDayOfSchool
Can’t think of a better way to end the school ye Can’t think of a better way to end the school year than adding the final touches to The Picket Fence project at Hilburn Academy.

Virginia Maier worked with 120 middle school students, Principal Fehling, dozens of staff members and countless volunteers for the second year in a row. 

A surprise visit from Dr. Taylor himself brought an extra dose of excitement. #AIS4all #wakearts #arts919 #artseducation
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It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts in partnership with parents, teachers, and artists supported a record breaking 460 school day arts programs! 

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