Earlier this month, the NJSCA hosted along with the the Artists-in-Education Consortium,
1.In planning meeting, LISTEN to what the expectations are of all participants, and then
look at how you can meet their needs
2. Address their expectations.
3. Set clear boundaries/ ground rules before residency begins. How much time does
your art form require. Set up time? Clean up time? One of our workshop participants
- Steven provides a handout of his guide for a successful workshop. On it he also
provides all his contact info so he can present the written
guidelines within a positive framework.
4.Know what you can offer- and BE ABLE TO SELL WHAT YOU DO. Remember they
hired you for who you are. Be professional. Be confident.
5.How do you define success in a challenging environment? Set realistic goals for
school.
6. Remember to make friends with school secretary so you are aware of unexpected
changes in school calendar (school closings, half days, testing, fire drills, etc.) and of
course, the Custodian.
Following the session I took the opportunity spend some time at Grounds for Sculpture http://www.groundsforsculpture.org/ in an absolutely beautiful September day.
Featured in the main gallery is Chakaia Booker's sculptures from her Eminent Domain series. The work is truly unique with her use of rubber inner tubing and tires. The pieces are fluid, flowing and very powerful.
I love when I see an artist find a medium that is utilitzed and manipulated in such a way that you can never look at the material even in its 'common use state' again without seeing it's possibilities. note the tire shots from Mid Atlantic Grand Prix, that were taken this past weekend from my sons birthday party!
