do·cent
ˈdōsənt/
noun
1. a person who acts as a guide, typically on a voluntary basis, in a museum, art gallery, or school
ˈdōsənt/
noun
1. a person who acts as a guide, typically on a voluntary basis, in a museum, art gallery, or school
The Art Docent program at Frank Love Elementary is made up of volunteer parents to bring fine art to our children in grades Kindergarten-Fifth through a district wide program. As an Art Docent, you will bring a framework (art) to the classroom to discuss as a lesson (either the artist or painting/art or style or all of the above!) and then lead the class in a hands-on project. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - all the lesson plans and supplies are provided! You don't have to be an artist or artistic at all!
Training and support is provided. A typical commitment is less than 2 hours a month, and we are seeking at least 2 docents for every classroom.
To get more information or to become a Frank Love Art Docent please contact
Debbie Dunsire or Lizzette Maldanado.
Program Goals
To expand children's ability to form definitions of their visual world.
To familiarize elementary school children with artists in history.
To examine elements of art that the children can apply to their own creative endeavors.
To acquaint the children with varied media as a means of expression.
To use volunteer docents from the community as facilitators.
To provide a resource for teachers.
To emphasize that lessons are a springboard for creative exploration rather than being
limited to information gathering.
To establish the legitimacy of art as a critical part of the basic curriculum.
Join us at the end of the year with the Annual Art Walk! Select projects from each classroom will be displayed along with hands-on art projects with a highlight on a specific artist.
This year, as in past years, we will also be hosting the Art of Discovery where your children will have the opportunity to study real pieces of art close-up and in person. The classroom sessions are led by your docents throughout the day.
For more information on visit the Northshore School District's Art Docent Web Page.
Training and support is provided. A typical commitment is less than 2 hours a month, and we are seeking at least 2 docents for every classroom.
To get more information or to become a Frank Love Art Docent please contact
Debbie Dunsire or Lizzette Maldanado.
Program Goals
To expand children's ability to form definitions of their visual world.
To familiarize elementary school children with artists in history.
To examine elements of art that the children can apply to their own creative endeavors.
To acquaint the children with varied media as a means of expression.
To use volunteer docents from the community as facilitators.
To provide a resource for teachers.
To emphasize that lessons are a springboard for creative exploration rather than being
limited to information gathering.
To establish the legitimacy of art as a critical part of the basic curriculum.
Join us at the end of the year with the Annual Art Walk! Select projects from each classroom will be displayed along with hands-on art projects with a highlight on a specific artist.
This year, as in past years, we will also be hosting the Art of Discovery where your children will have the opportunity to study real pieces of art close-up and in person. The classroom sessions are led by your docents throughout the day.
For more information on visit the Northshore School District's Art Docent Web Page.