A LIVE blog of the goings on at Art All State 23! As one of the artist/mentors involved in the event I'll be blogging from one of the actual studios while we transform it into a unique piece of installation art!
If you can't make it to Art All State-- held annually at the Worcester Art Museum- this is your chance to see what it's like to participate!
You can check out the student blog and the teacher blog too!
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Today went by extremely fast— we spoke at length to reporters from both the Telegram and WoMag who seemed very impressed with the process. The kids were serious and steadfast in getting the work done.
We closed out the weekend with an incredible effort from the group— the studio came out quite well and it was an absolute pleasure working with this group of kids— and especially my mentor partner Susan who is an absolutely fabulous person to be teamed up with.
The kids seemed please with the final result and I was impressed that they didn’t over work it—as they can sometimes do.
It’s difficult being an artist/mentor since you are really there to steer them on their idea, not just give them the idea yourself, but watching them figure out the way to complete the project is part of the excitement.
Once the closing cermonies are performed the students return to the studio to UNDO everything they did and set the room back to its original state. After they finish we give them goodie bags provided by the AAS panel donors.
Overall, this was one of the easiest years I’ve had in terms of student challenges. This group worked together very smoothly and seemed extremely supportive of each other. There were points of tiredness that led to pep talks but overall a simply wonderful time.
Big thanks to all the volunteers, observers and support staff who make this thing so easy. Especially to Christopher, Gillian, Rafael, Ruth and Michelle who were like life-lines for us.
Another amazing experience, and one I certainly won’t forget.
