ArtSeed Mission Statement: ArtSeed’s mission is to connect the most resourceful and gifted with the youngest and most vulnerable citizens of the Bay Area and beyond through projects that explore links between classical and cutting-edge fine arts disciplines. We do not discriminate on the basis of any disability, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, political party, economic background, national or ethnic origin.
Public Events:
- Annual Earth Week Art-a-thon
- Fine Arts Summer Intensive
- Annual Presidio Exhibition
- Hunters Point Shipyard Open Studios
Weekly Programs:
Advanced RSVP required by emailing info@artseed.org or calling Josefa Vaughan, ArtSeed’s Artistic Director, at 415-656-9849
- Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. In-person Art-a-thon and Mentorships.
- Wednesday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. In-person Mentorships
- Friday, 1 – 2 p.m. Military Veterans’ Art Lab with ArtSeed hosted by the Veteran’s Administration. To register, contact Dan at tel: 415-221-4810 X22839.
- Tuesday, 4 – 5 p.m. Online Projects, Show-and-Tell, and Art Prompts
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY & ARTS EDUCATION GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Traditional and Experimental Approaches: Utilize professional artists and archival materials (media that are intended to survive into the future as works of art or as documentation of the creative process.) Use knowledge of classical and indigenous art to inform the innovative application of new media and technologies.
One-to-one Learning Emphasis: Address students’ individual interests and learning styles, even when classrooms become safe, asking teachers, parents and assistants to use the apprenticeship model.
CA State Content Standards for the Arts and Project-based Teaching: Design projects that use sequential standards-based development of ideas through collaborative brainstorming, planning and team implementation with outcomes that culminate in public presentation and individual recognition.
Interdisciplinary Approach: Show how concepts and disciplines learned in the arts can be utilized to excel in other fields and professions, and vice-versa. Combine practical application of both fundamental academic knowledge and creative exploration to illuminate and build interest in other fields of knowledge and skills.
Introduction of New Ideas: Introduce students to ideas and skills that stretch assumptions about what children can and cannot understand, appreciate, or master. Include cultural history, current events, critical thinking, and techniques for rendering nature, expressing human emotions, or processing information.