Celebrating Our 2nd Year Partnering with ODU on YASS Program
- artfullyyoursfund
- Oct 1, 2024
- 2 min read
We are proud to continue supporting the Youth Artist Summer Studio (YASS) program, now in its second year. This partnership with Old Dominion University connects future art educators with K-12 students across Hampton Roads, delivering immersive creative experiences in three prestigious local museums. Each program offers unique opportunities for participants to explore different art forms and develop their creative skills under the guidance of ODU Art Education seniors entering their preservice teaching semester.
The Details
The Youth Artist Summer Studio (YASS) program runs over three Saturdays: October 19, October 26, and November 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Chrysler Museum of Art, the Hermitage Museum and Gardens, and the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Each workshop is designed for different age groups, ranging from 3rd to 12th grade. Participants are required to attend all three sessions, as each lesson builds on the previous one. For more details or to register, visit the YASS program page:
Chrysler Museum of Art – Setting the Table: Food for Thought
This workshop, designed for students in grades 3rd-5th, focuses on exploring cultural identity through art. Inspired by the museum’s "Farm to Table" exhibition, students will engage with the museum’s collection and create both abstract and representational paintings. Further, playful museum activities will help students engage with the museum’s collection. Weekly warm-ups will help participants as they develop their works of art independently and collaboratively, culminating in a final display of their creations.
Hermitage Museum and Gardens – A Look Through Rose Colored Glass
This unique program is designed to inspire students in grades 6-12 to explore their creativity while connecting with the beauty of nature. Students will view the stunning landscapes of the Hermitage Gardens as we walk through the serene pathways. Each sessio includes guided exploration, encouraging students to observe and appreciate the natural world around them. Students will also dive into a variety of illuminating art processes! Participants will learn the fundamentals of observational drawing, capturing the beauty of their surroundings through sketching techniques. Additionally, they’ll have the chance to create stunning faux stained glass, transforming ordinary materials into vibrant works of art that reflect light.
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) – What’s the Vibe?
Middle and high school students will find inspiration in MOCA’s "ART OF THE VIBE" and "Made in VA" exhibitions. This is an exciting workshops that prompts students tp question what it means and looks like to be a part of something bigger than themselves, whether through activism, color, or noteworthy imagery. Each participant will have the opportunity to explore MOCA’s latest exhibits, practice their drawing skills in a self-portrait, create a design that depicts their community connections, and collaborate in a larger work. Artists will turn the individual works into their very own agamograph; an art form that uses optical illusion to alter what the viewer sees.
These programs not only provide a platform for young artists to explore their creativity, but also offer valuable teaching experiences for ODU Art Education seniors as they prepare for their future careers. We invite parents to learn more about YASS and register their children for these exciting opportunities to grow as artists and connect with the vibrant art community in Hampton Roads.
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