The Youth Art Connection of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta sponsored the exhibition "Russia's Heart Through Children's Eyes: A Century of Youth Art," October 6-31, 2004 in Center Space Gallery at Woodruff Art Center and in YAC Gallery on Auburn Avenue.
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- Discussion of traits that define children's art and exploration of how art is defined by a culture
- Highlights from an exhibition on view at the Woodruff Arts Center and Youth Art Connection in October, 2004
- Slides of the artwork on loan from the collection of children's art from The State Museum of Russia in St. Petersburg
The Realm of Childhood
- What is children's art?
- Why do museums collect children's art?
- What are the characteristics common to children's art in all cultures?
Role of Museums in Children's Education
- Museums as an introduction to culture
- Museums as a cultural resource
The World of the Bible
- Art as reflection on themes from the Bible
- Art as communication
Art on the History of Russia
- Children are interested in stories and in history
Art as a Tool for Bridging Differences
- Art as a healing tool
- Art making as a vehicle for self-expression
St. Petersburg Children's Art
- Materials available for making art
- Use of color
- Use of traditional media
- Painting from impressions and memory
- Exploration vs. deeper understanding of a technique
Art Training for Teachers and Children
- Art education in Russian schools
- Visual arts as mandatory component of the student's curriculum
- Curriculum for future art teachers
Children's Art in the U.S. and in Russia
- Art and art training in Georgia
- Value and importance for art for every child
- Role of parents
- Role of community organizations
Boys & Girls Clubs: Youth Art Connection
High Museum of Art: Toddler Thursday
Role of Museums in American Culture and Education
- Goals for art education in and outside the classroom
- Venues for children's art
Strategies for Viewing Children's Art
Cultural Exchange: Atlanta and St. Petersburg
- Exchange programs between Atlanta's Boys & Girls Club and The State Museum of Russia in St. Petersburg
Program originally aired on Jun 21, 2006
