Open Studio is one of my most favorite parts of TAB and my job. Of course, I love the studio being set up in centers with color coded labels because I really love when things are organized. But what I truly enjoy more than that and more than creating art, is watching kids make art that comes from their hearts, minds and hands. I love to watch artists struggle a little but then come up with a creative solution. Listening to artists talk about their art with their peers and hearing those "woah did you see what this ____ can do?!" are truly some of my favorite moments in the studio.
Open Studio refers to the time where artists are making all of the decisions about their artwork. We have a poster on the wall that tells them which centers are open and they use that information to decide what materials they would like to use. They decide what the subject of their artwork is going to be and how they will use the materials they've chosen. There are 4 different types of artwork that artists can create during Open Studio. They are:
There have been some truly incredible artwork to come out of the Open Studio time at BES and I can't wait to see what else is made as we continue to open up new centers! Check out the pictures below.
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