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 What is “Meet the Masters”? Meet the Masters is a volunteer art history and art appreciation program intended to acquaint children with the world of art. Meet the Masters seeks to cultivate a sustained awareness and interest in art by exposing children to selected prints. Art is an essential part of the curriculum for all students. The Meet the Masters volunteers will introduce selected artists and their paintings. These presentations also help children to develop an appreciation and understanding of social and historical influences on art. Specifically, Meet the Masters is designed: • To develop in children an appreciation of art by helping them learn to look at various kinds of artwork. • To acquaint students with well-known artists and their works. Specific periods or styles of art are featured so children may gain knowledge of man's visual heritage. • To value art as an important real and human experience. • To develop personal creativity in the children. • To provide community-conscious volunteers with a means of improving the quality of life for themselves, their families, and their community in general. • To help build art audiences and patrons of the future - as an integral part of our culture.” (Taken from the Meet the Masters Information Manual, Volunteer Services Department, Broward County Public Schools, Fort Lauderdale, Florida). What are we doing at our School? There are currently two classes involved in the “Meet the Masters” program at Silver Shores Elementary. The students look forward to their art presentations and are excited to see their artwork displayed in the hallway. You can view some of the pictures of our students under the photo gallery link on this website. We would like to expand the program but we need volunteers. The program is offered once a month. If you think you may be interested or need more information, please contact Ms. Leeper, the Volunteer Coordinator @ 754-323-7550. |