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Claymobile Creations
The Clay Studio’s annual exhibition featuring a selection of artwork made by students participating in the award-winning outreach program, the Claymobile
Exhibition Run: February 5 – February 27, 2010
Kathryn E. Narrow Educational Resource Center at The Clay Studio
Opening Reception for the Public: First Friday, February 5 from 5 - 9 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend, view some beautiful work made by work made by children participating in The Claymobile program in schools and community centers throughout the city’s 3 empowerment zones.
Claymobile Creations Artists Reception: Sunday, February 21 from 1 – 3 pm. Claymobile students, friends, and family are invited to the annual opening for Claymobile Creations. This FREE family friendly event features tours of The Clay Studio, wheel throwing demonstrations, and light refreshments.
Let’s Get the Wheels Rolling
Fundraiser for the Claymobile
February 19, 2010 6 – 8 pm
$100 per person
Providing much needed arts education to neighborhood youth at little to no cost is no easy task, and given recent budget cuts at the state and local level, the Claymobile Outreach Program has become increasingly relevant.
The Clay Studio is planning a very special event to garner the community support needed in order to continue to make a positive impact on the learning experience for children right in their own communities.
$100 admission supports 1 Claymobile classroom visit for 4 students.
$1,000 sponsorship supports 1 six-week Claymobile residency for 6 students.
$2,500 sponsorship supports 1 six-week Claymobile residency for 15 students.
EACH ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION of $25 will provide 1 student with 1 Claymobile class session.
Please visit www.theclaystudio.org for more information about The Claymobile program, to make a donation, or to purchase event tickets.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2009 – PHILADELPHIA The Clay Studio, Philadelphia's premier non-profit ceramic arts organization is pleased announce the opening of the annual Claymobile Creations exhibition featuring work made by students (K-12) that participated in the Claymobile Program from nearly every zip code in Philadelphia. The exhibition, now in it’s fifteenth year, will be held from February 5 through February 27, 2010 in the Kathryn E. Narrow Resource Room at The Clay Studio’s Old City home at 137-139 North Second Street. An Opening Reception will be held on First Friday of the month, February 5th from 5 - 9 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Founded in 1994, the Claymobile program partners with schools, community-based organizations, and social service agencies around the Philadelphia region to provide disadvantaged youth with innovative, hands-on approaches to learning that strengthen and enhance existing cultural programming, supplement educational curricula, and serve as a catalyst for community engagement. Today, the Claymobile is considered one of the most cost-effective K-12 educational opportunities in the area, and has become a model for similar programs offered around the country.
The Claymobile is 100% mobile, and comes equipped with everything needed to turn a classroom space into a fully functioning ceramics studio; we bring knowledgeable artists, clay, tools, glazes and even our mops to clean up the mess. The program prides itself on being able to work virtually anywhere. Classes meet weekly for 90-minutes over a minimum of 6 consecutive weeks, exposing students to varied techniques and allowing them to master skills. By the end of their residency, each child leaves with an increased sense of community and arts engagement; an expanded awareness and acceptance of diverse cultures; and an enhanced interest in learning, in the arts and in general.
There is no better way to describe the impact that The Claymobile program can have on students than to hear from the teachers that work with us. In the words of Janet Candura, 6th grade Earth Science Teacher, Independence Charter School "What was most exciting for me as a teacher was that this program truly touched every single one of my students. Students who have trouble sitting still were absolutely engaged, students who are ESL were able to shatter their language barrier, students who struggle with other aspects of school were able to shine, and those who need to have an extra challenge were able to excel. This program reached all of my students in an extraordinary way!"
Founded in 1974, The Clay Studio is a non-profit educational arts organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the ceramic arts and the work of new clay artists. The Clay Studio supports the ceramic arts through its artist residencies, gallery, studio space, school, educational and outreach programs, and its permanent collection. The Clay Studio believes in promoting broad access to the ceramic arts; accordingly, it gears programs to all levels of interest and proficiency.
The Clay Studio's Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 - 7 pm, and Sunday from 12 - 6 pm. For further information and high-resolution images, please contact Amelia Powell, Director of Marketing & Public Relations by phone at 215-925-3453 x17, or email amelia@theclaystudio.org.
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