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What is the Art Docent Program? The Art Docent program at Wellington is made up of volunteers who bring fine art to our students in grades K-5. Our Art Docents bring a piece of art into the classroom to discuss either the artist or painting/art or style or all of the above! And then they lead the class in a hands-on project. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - all lesson plans and supplies are provided! You don't have to be an artist or artistic at all. |
The Role of the AD
The Art Docent Program functions as an arts enrichment program lead by volunteers during the school day once a month for an hour. The program strives to have at least one art docent per classroom every year.
Additional ideas can be found on the district website here or Pinterest.
Art Docent Program History
The Art Docent Program began in 1969 with equal contributions from Instructional Materials and elementary principals' budgets and an unequal amount of volunteer hours. The program has flourished and continues to be a quality arts literacy enrichment program provided by volunteers for all of Northshore elementary schools.
Volunteers are an important and consistent part of the elementary arts education program. By being an approving, suggesting, challenging, guiding, questioning, and prompting visitor to the classroom each month, volunteers introduce children (and teachers) to the wonders of art appreciation.
No two interpretations or dialogues of a shared experience by children are the same. Students soon learn that their creative ideas are valued and that there are no "right" or "wrong" answers. Everyone appreciates art for different reasons.
Program Goals