3 iPhone/iPad apps for your inner curator

Want to learn to identify artists nearly instantaneously? There’s an app for that. Want to then find those artists’ works in nearby museums? There’s an app for that, too. Lastly, do you want to start your own personal art collection with … Continued

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Happy Memorial Day from favorite American artists

This Memorial Day weekend, we would like to introduce you to a new bi-monthly series, Artist Spotlight, in which we share some lesser-known works by famous artists in the Art Docent Program. Memorial Day: a day of reflection, thanksgiving, and (of … Continued

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What is David Hockney’s Secret Knowledge?

Ever found yourself wondering how the great masters were able to paint their subjects so realistically? How did they manage to portray three dimensional images on the flat surface of their canvas? David Hockney, often described as the “world’s most … Continued

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Visiting Art Museums with your Children

Make your next visit to an art museum with your children a success. Get a copy of a handy resource by Francoise Barbe-Gall called “How to Talk to Children About Art.” Teachers and parents will love this book because it … Continued

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An Inspirational Testimony from a Student

Here’s a testimony from a young woman who grew up in schools with the Art Docent Program. Nicole B. who is now a sophomore at University of Arizona studying pre-business with a minor in 2D and Computer Arts. “Art Docent … Continued

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Our Family Legacy: Part III

Our Family Legacy – Part III “When we began hearing that docents were interested in using digital images of the famous works of art, we decided it was time to bring this treasured Program into the 21st Century,” Amy said. … Continued

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Our Family Legacy: Part II

The Art Docent Program provides a sequential, interactive education in art history and artistic skills for elementary school children. It can be taught by teachers or by volunteers called “docent” who are led by a coordinator or “head docent. The … Continued

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Art Docent Program: A Family Legacy (Part I)

Art educator Barbara Herberholz almost did not apply for what turned out to be the job of a lifetime. in 1983, San Juan Unified School District in Sacramento, California was looking for a part time art resource specialist. Barbara applied, … Continued

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