Bagavagbonds artists visited Manor Middle School yesterday to work with Creative Action teaching artist Will Heath and his students on murals to be displayed at Art Migration Austin (presented by smart USA) in a couple days (read more about the Art Migration event here).
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Theatre Action Project (TAP) uses the creative arts to activate the academic, social and emotional development of young people. Through interactive classroom performances, after-school residencies and community based programs, TAP’s team of professional teaching artists inspire youth to be creative artists, courageous allies, critical thinkers, and confident leaders in their community.
We are currently seeking Teaching Artists of all disciplines (theatre, dance, visual art, film, puppetry, etc.) for the 2012 – 2013 school year to work with Austin area youth in our TAP After School programming for grades preK – 12th. Applicants must have professional artistic experience and demonstrate a genuine interest in arts education. Teaching Artists (TAs) at TAP must be:
All TAs are hired as part-time employees for the duration of the school year, August – June. TAs are expected to have general availability between the hours of 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM Monday – Friday, although specific schedules will be determined according to school placements. Bilingual (Spanish – English) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. TAs must be available for auditions and interviews on August 1st or 2nd and training starting August 20.
If you are interested in this position, please email your CV or resume to sarah@theatreactionproject.org no later than July 23, 2012.
by Anna Mack, Teaching Artist at Ojeda Middle School
These photos were made by students from both Del Valle Middle School and Ojeda Middle school during the ACE summer enrichment program put on by Del Valle ISD.
Over the course of the month, each student made a book of their photography (17 in all). Every week, we worked on a different genre of photography.
There were some auto-biographical writing exercises peppered throughout, and those also made it into the books.
Each book ended up featuring between 8-12 photographs and one or two pages for their writing. During showcase (yesterday) we had a display table set up outside the auditorium for students, parents, and staff to check out the work! I attached a couple pictures to show what the display looked like. To see the rest of the photos, go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/tapsummerphoto.
Anna Mack is a TAP teaching artist at Ojeda Middle School.
by Nadia Rangel, Teaching Artist at Langford Elementary
The students at Langford Elementary are wonderful! They discussed and participated in activities that focused on being accepting of one another, and building self-esteem. Within a couple of weeks they had created a classroom community that they were proud of.
One of our projects included discussing different personality characteristics associated with various animals, and choosing one we felt most represented ourselves to turn into a mask. We had everything from an energetic, talented, and loyal bear to a friendly and sensitive rabbit. From this exercise the students:
By the end of the year the students had worked on numerous activities. They were constantly making connections between their lives in school and at home with topics we had discussed in class. Early on in the year I discovered their love for writing. By the end of the semester they went home with a journal full of pages where they had been able to express their feelings on their home and school communities, as well as topics on bullying, and friendship.
The students at Langford Elementary are a wonderful group, and were a blast to work with. They found ways to inspire each other, and wound up becoming a very strong group of individuals.
Nadia Rangel is a Theatre Action Project (TAP) After-School K-2 teaching artist at Langford Elementary.
P.S. My favorite summer camp memory was getting to work on new projects and be creative.
by Cassie Swayze, After School Programs Associate AmeriCorps VISTA
Theatre Action Project is currently seeking volunteers to assist Teaching Artists as they prepare for the 5th Annual Pageant in the Park on Saturday, June 23rd. This fun event focuses on the effects of the changing seasons on food harvest, native Texas farming, and the benefits of healthy eating. TAP Teaching Artists, volunteers, and students will create large-scale puppets, banners, costumes, and much more for this colorful afternoon in the park.
Here is a map of participating schools; most classes take place 12- 4 p.m., June 4-28th. Volunteers must commit to helping once a week or more at a campus. We are flexible and happy to find a schedule that works for YOU!
Contact Cassie Swayze at cassie@theatreactionproject.org or call 512-442-8773 x109 to schedule an orientation.
