VanGo: Exhibits

VanGo Exhibit Schedule 2010-2011

September 7- October 28
VanGo presents:
“Balancing Act”
VanGo guides participants on a tour of balance in art and nature through the use of shape, line and balance to create emphasis and visual weight. The featured activity for this exhibit is the creation of an artwork utilizing shape, line and tessellations to create pattern and balance in an original artwork.
Note: VanGo will not be available 10/4-10/7; 10/25-10/28

November 1- December 16
VanGo presents:
“Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My”
Young artists explore the role of animals and their symbolism in art throughout world culture and history. Participants will explore mixed media to create creatures from observation and imagination.

January 3-February 24
VanGo presents:
“Crazy for Color”
VanGo presents a comprehensive study of color symbolism, science and technique. The featured activity will provide participants with an opportunity to experiment and experience the use of color with various media in their own original art.

February 28-March 31
VanGo presents:
“Terrific Texture”
Young artists make use of vocabulary, sensory and visual experiences to describe texture and its role in art and nature. The creative activity emphasizes the creation of art utilizing texture as a means of self-expression.

April 4-May 26
VanGo presents:
“Green is Good”
Young artists explore the use of recycled and found objects in art throughout the world. Participants discuss nature and the environment and express themselves by creating an artwork that turns trash into treasure.

June 6-July 28
VanGo presents:
“Artists and Athletes”
VanGo encourages participants to get up and get moving through an interactive study of movement and motion in art. Emphasis is placed on the role of athletics in understanding the role of movement in figurative art. Young artists will express themselves with the creation of mixed media pieces that reflect their active interests.