Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Art in the DSO

Idea for art in the DSO.

Before people start putting schlocky looking junk on the walls, we need a plan and policy for making the place look decent.

Instead of expensive corporate art, we should have a "call for artists" sent to all students inviting them to submit art pieces which will be juried and selected for inclusion in a semi-permanent art display in the DSO.

We can select some from various grade levels, get them professionally matted and framed, and hang them on the walls with a gallery tag by each one with the student's name, title of work, grade, and year. Over time, works could be rotated. We can get help in judging and preparing materials for display from the art teachers.

Possible themes:
  • education
  • learning
  • Oregon
  • Wisconsin
  • children
  • growth
Criteria:
  • professional look
  • quality
  • expression of the themes
  • conveyance of district mission
  • aesthetic match with district furnishings

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