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A Non-Profit 501c(3) The Art & Living Charitable Foundation
WHO WE ARE
• Arts Connect offers content and learningmaterials that are radically new anddifferent yet conform to state standards
• Arts Connect offers content that is basedon a technology-friendly format for theclassroom
• Arts Connect offers content that integratesMakerspace (STEM/STEAM)
Ahead of the Curve• Arts Connect offers content that integrates creativity-oriented study and activity
with core learning guidelines and state standards• Arts Connect offers content that showcases creativity-relevant achievements by
today's leading edge personalities illustrated by concrete, real-world examples
THE SITUATION
• Introducecurriculum-basedprogramsbyusingtheLanguageofArt(Color,Sound,Form)fusedwithreallifeexamples
• UseofadvancedmultimediatoolsinlinewithStateStandards,tiedintoSTEMandSTEAMprograms
• Encourageinnovationandcreativitywhilepreparingstudentsforgraduationandsuccessinanentrepreneurialeconomy
“Learningpreparesyoutocopewiththesurprises.Educationpreparesyoutocopewithcertainty...thereisnocertainty.”-StephenHeppell,ProfessorandEducationTechnologist
Asschoolsystemsstruggletokeeppacewithcontemporaryideasandtechnologies,studentsbecomeincreasinglystifledanddisinterestedintheireducation.
Our Solution
• UsingoftheLanguageofArt(Color,Sound,Form)
• Nurturingstudents’capacitytolearnbyengagingtheminenriching,real-lifescenarios,presentedindigitalmediabynotableexpertsandstudents’rolemodels
• Establishingstrongelementsofself-disciplineandstructure
• Developinglife-longhabitsofpositivebehavior
IMPACTARTSCONNECTwilllaunchitsinauguralprogrammingforgrades6-12,withitsMultimediaCurriculumSeries.
Series Features
AIM AND STRATEGY
• Tosupportandfacilitatelessonplanningforteachers,integrating21st centurytechnologyintocurriculum
• Toencourageschoolattendance,studentinterest,engagementandpersonalgrowth
• Tobringtheworldintotheclassroom,presentingunlimitedopportunitiestoeachstudent
• Toconnectstudentswithcontemporaryiconswhoseaccomplishmentsare“relevant”toyounglearners,energizingstudents’desiretosucceedinschool
ARTSCONNECTisholisticinitsapproachtocultivatingandnurturingstudentstobecomehealthy,productiveglobalcitizensandcontributingmemberstosociety.
Our Goals
DESIRED OUTCOMES
Toenrich,enlightenandexcitestudentsaboutlearning
Forchildrentodiscovertheirownuniquemeansofexpression,throughtheirpassionsandemotions,allowingthemthefreedomtoexplorenewideas
Tocontributetoacultureofcollaboration,partnership,teamworkandoverallcriticalthinking
Toenhancestudents’understandingoftheworldandbroadenedtheperspectiveoftraditionalacademics
ARTSCONNECTaspirestobethesolutiontomostoftheissueschallengingtoday’seducationsystem.
Tocounterboredom,frustration,anddisinterestwithinstudentsbyencouragingandnurturinginnovationandcreativity
Increasinggraduationratesandcollegeacceptancerateswhilediminishingdrop-outrates
• Educatorsareexpectedtomakeconnectionsandintegratevisualinstructioninordertofacilitatestudentlearning
• TheArtsStandardsrequiremakingconnectionswithotherdisciplines
• Studentsabletomakeconnectionsaremorelikelytodevelopconceptualunderstandingandapplytheirlearningwithindifferentsettings
• Elementsofartanddesignhavebecomeessentialforcommunicationsinourincreasinglyglobalizedworld
Over-Arching Connections
STATE STANDARDSARTSCONNECTwillbefacilitatedbytrainedandcertifiedclassroomteachers,fullyalignedwithStateandFederalLearningStandards.
ARTSCONNECTiswheretraditionaleducationalmethodologyintersectswithstate-of-the-art,next-generationmultimediateachingtools.
PROGRAM DESIGN
• SupporttheTeacherbest-practicevideos
• TeachtheStudentvideos- Fullclasstaughtbyteachercapturedonvideo
• Searchcapabilitiesbasedontopic,subject,grade,race,sexandculture
• Downloadablematerialsincludinglessonplans,worksheets,quizzes,testsandvocabularysheets
• Modifiedmaterialsforspecialneedsaswellasforbothadvancedstudentsandbelowaveragestudents
• MakerspacehandsonprojectsforSTEM/STEAM(ALLARTS)/HEALTHYLIVING
Design Features
ARTSCONNECTisdesignedtoensuretraditionaleducationalmethodologyintersectswithstate-of-the-art,next-generationmultimediateachingtools.
PROGRAM DESIGN (con.)
• Socialplatformforteacher-to-teacherandstudent-to-studentcollaboration
• Onlineteacherscalendarforthefullsemesterwithdownloadableclasses
• Onlinestudentscalendarmanagedbyteacher,studentsandparents
• Toolsforparentstoviewtheirchild’sprogress
• Onlinetestingsystemcustomizedperstudent
• Onlinetoolstosupportandmaintaintraditionalteachingmethodsforcursivewriting,mathematicsandproblemsolving
• Afterschoolprograms
Design Features
Piano Arc An example of Geometry in Applied Art
Custom design connects with Geometry tointroduce the creative development processbehind the “Piano Arc” piano used by LadyGaga’s pianist Brockett Parsons. Considering thecircular shape and cylindrical volume of thisradical musical instrument makes for a novellesson in Geometry, Stylistic (Form) and sound.
Day1
InventorParsonsintroduceshimselfandthereasoningandconceptbehindthePianoArc
Day2
Investigationofthedetailsbehindthesize,circumference,diameter,andradiusofthepiano
Day3
Discussionofhowsurfacearearelatestopositioningofthepianoonstage
Day4
AlookathowParsonsaccommodatedmodificationsaremadeduringthecreativeprocess
PILOT LESSON
"Andyouhavetolearnhowtotrustinyourself.Andwhenyoutrustinyourselfandyoufollowyourinterests,that'sreallywhereyoufindart."-JeffKoons,AmericanArtist
• Discoverastudent’suniquepotentialthroughtheirindividualStrengthProfile
• Identifyopportunitiesbetterindividuallysuitedforstudents
• Makeuseoftailoredandpersonalizedenrichmentactivityrecommendations
FULL CIRCLEARTSCONNECTwillalsocreateaprogramenablingeducatorstodiscoverthefullrangeoftheirstudents’talentsandbetternurturetheminfocusingandpursuingtheirpassionsinlife.
This program enables educators to:
ARTSCONNECThaseasyandimmediateaccesstocontentproductionshowcasing.
ContemporaryPioneeringandTrailblazingIconswhopracticewithinawidearrayofdisciplines,including:
ACCESS
Where we are:• MuseumsandArtinstitutesworldwide• InnovationLaboratories
Our Scope
VisualArts
FashionandDesign
Architecture
Technology
Animation
Dance
CuisineTheater
Music
AutomotiveDesign
PhysicsandAstronomy
JewelryDesign
VirtualReality
• SocialCompetence• Responsivenesstoothers• Empathy• Caring• Communications• Problem-solvingskills• Senseofself-worth• Senseofpurpose• Hopeforthefuture
SPECIAL ACCESSInadditiontoPublic,CharterandPrivateschools,ArtsConnectenablesfreeInternetaccessforspecial-needstudents,juveniledetentioncentersandstudentsinhigh-riskenvironments.
Positive benefits include:
• Discoveringuniquemeansofexpression,capturingpassionsandemotions,exploringandbuildinguponnewideas
• Growthtowardexperiencesofjoy,passionanddevotionineachaspectoflife
• Developinganenhancedunderstandingandbroadenedperspectiveoftheworldbeyondtraditionalacademics
• Beingbetterequippedtostimulateandpracticecriticalthinking,focus,imaginationandcreativity
• Heightenedawarenessofself-disciplineandpersonalresponsibilitythroughtheintegrationoflifelearning,essentialintermsofselfdevelopmentandoveralllifebalance
• Contributingtomakingtheworldabetterplace!
PERSONAL SUCCESSStudent and Educator growth benefits include:
• Individuals/Corporations• InternetCampaigns• Institutions/Foundations
• Annualgifts• Majorgiftssolicitation• Strategicpartnerships/collaborations• Plannedgifts• Pledges
• Grants• BoardofDirectorsannualcontributions• Individuals,companiesorbrandsfor
whomaprogramisbuilt
FINANCIAL STRATEGYAsaprogramsponsoredbythenon-profitArtandLivingCharitableFoundation,ArtsConnectoperationalbudget reliesheavilyonfundraisingactivities.
Potential funders include:
QUOTES“Artseducationaidsstudentsinskillsneededintheworkplace:flexibility,theabilitytosolveproblemsandcommunicate,theabilitytolearnnewskills,tobecreativeandinnovative,andtostriveforexcellence.” -JosephM.Calahan,DirectorofCorporateCommunications,XeroxCorp.
“Ihaveseenthecriticalrolethattheartsplayinstimulatingcreativityandindevelopingvitalcommunities....Theartshaveacrucialimpactonoureconomyandareanimportantcatalystforlearning,discovery,andachievementinourcountry.” -PaulG.Allen,Co-Founder,Microsoft.
“Creativityisjustconnectingthings.Creativepeopleareabletoconnectexperiences...” -SteveJobs,Founder,APPLEINC.
“Studentswhoparticipateintheartsoutperformtheirpeers onvirtuallyeverymeasure.” -ChampionsofChange:TheImpactoftheArtsonLearning(Fiske,1999)
“LogicwillgetyoufromAtoB. Imagination willtakeyoueverywhere.” -AlbertEinstein
Picturedabove:MettaWorldPeaceatLosAngelesHighSchoolincollaborationwithARTSCONNECT.
CONTACT US
JeffMarinelliJeff@artsconnect.org
(310)482-7205
RickGilbertRik@artsconnect.org
(714)655-5512
MarkLazzaroMark@artsconnect.org
(716)913-7575
ArtsConnect8306WilshireBlvd#2029,BeverlyHills,CA90211
Tax-Id45-2437372
"Thereisaconnectionbetweenhistoryandthecontinuationofthatknowledgeontothenextgeneration."-EsperanzaSpaulding,bassist,composerandvocalist
THANK YOU
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