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Take Action, Make Art!

Let's engage in serious dialogue about how to help children TAKE ACTION through their art-making processes.

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Photo posted by Quinn Jul 22, 2009

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Photos posted by Quinn Jul 22, 2009

Quinn left a comment for Stephanie Bynum

Thanks for the comment Molly! Glad you're able to view the children's progress with their art-making projects through this site. I agree with you when you write that "children's ideas can flourish when support and opportunities…

Jul 22, 2009

Stephanie Bynum left a comment for Molly Collins

Actually, this is Quinn Hunter's site. She created it for an assignment in C413. I believe it will continue after the summer session ends. I, too, have been very impressed with the design and content! It is meant to be interactive so feel free…

Jul 21, 2009

Molly Collins left a comment for Stephanie Bynum

Stephanie, What an informative and expressive site! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about "The Mango Tree" and its growth from one medium to the next. Like Valerie and Quinn discuss, I was reminded of Vivian Paley's work. Story and…

Jul 21, 2009

Molly Collins is now a member of Action Art Jul 21, 2009

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Amy is now a member of Action Art Jul 9, 2009

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Mary-Ann, M.Lasky, Valerie Burrows and 6 more joined Action Art Jul 7, 2009

Quinn replied to Quinn's discussion '"The Magical Mango Tree"'

Valerie - Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I hadn't even thought of Paley's work until you mentioned it; But, yes, it seems similar, just on a much shorter time schedule. It would be pretty spectacular to have the same small…

Jul 7, 2009

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susan tecktiel is now a member of Action Art Jul 5, 2009

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The Anti-Smoking Club

6-year-olds decided to form an anti-smoking club based on their disapproval of the smoking taking place outside of their art studios...

Album posted by Quinn Jul 5, 2009

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Production Stills

stills from the preparations and shooting

Photo posted by Quinn Jul 5, 2009

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"The Magical Mango Tree"

Okay, so maybe the question I posed in an earlier forum discussion is too broad! I'll share another experience based on a very involved children's project that happened this past week, then, (if you feel inspired), you're more than welcome to comment or share questions and ideas......To sum up a very involved process that took about 15 hours in total, after last Monday afternoon's discussion, brainstorming, and planning, my "art camp" group of 7 children (ages 7-11) decided to make a movie.…See More

Discussion posted by Quinn Jul 5, 2009

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