Exhibitions at the Katonah Museum of Art range from realism to abstraction, from ancient artifacts to cutting edge contemporary, from oil painting to any other material artists employ. Every few months the Museum is transformed. Within the school year this diverse schedule offers educators and students multiple opportunities to explore visual history and connect their Museum experience to classroom learning. In addition, every year an exhibition of student artwork is displayed throughout the Museum.
March 4 - 11, 2012
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| Winning Young Artists 2012 poster design by Geoff Ward of Fox Lane High School |
Young Artists 2012
Student art fills the KMA galleries for one week in March. This annual exhibition of works by seniors from member high schools gives aspiring artists an opportunity to participate in all aspects of a museum exhibition. With the guidance of professionals, the participants organize, publicize, curate, and mount their own exhibition. Family, friends, and artists are invited to celebrate at the opening reception.
For information about participation contact:education@katonahmuseum.org; 914-232-9555, ext. 2985
Exhibitions in the Learning Center and Project Gallery present student work created by Lewisboro Elementary, Increase Miller Elementary, and the King School as part of the KMA’s Thinking Through Art program. This multi-session collaboration led by poet-in-residence, Pam Hart, engages students’ looking, writing, critical thinking, and artistic skills. Also on view will be art by Katonah Elementary fourth grade students and the Country Childrens Center’s Intergenerational Program.
March 25 - September 2, 2012
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| Zhang Huan, Family Tree, 2000, Fuji archival c-print, 9 photograghs, 24 ¾ x 20 inches each, courtesy of Marc Benda. |
Rising Dragon: Contemporary Chinese PhotographyIn the Main GalleriesStudents are invited to a rich immersion into contemporary Chinese culture through correlating exhibitions on view at the KMA. In the main galleries, The Rising Dragon opens the doors to Chinese society and culture through the lenses of contemporary Chinese photographers. Exploring landscapes, portraits, architecture, and daily life, the artists capture hidden moments that expand our knowledge and understanding of modern-day China. This thought-provoking exhibition will challenge students to consider how artists grapple with compelling issues such as cultural and global identity, industry and sustainability, and ritual and innovation. Through interactive questions and discussions, students will think critically about our assumptions of Chinese history and culture as well as the artist’s role in portraying this dynamic society. In addition, students will learn about traditional and digital photography as used by the artists on view. All tours are appropriately geared to different grade levels and include a hands-on art project related to the themes of the exhibition.
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The Art of Grace LinIn the Learning CenterBold, bright, and bursting with jelly-bean colors, Grace Lin’s child-friendly picture books offer insight into Chinese culture and folklore for our youngest visitors. Her charming depictions of Chinese and Chinese-American family life and celebrations will delight young viewers and spark conversation about enduring Chinese-American traditions. Works from several of Lin’s popular books will be on display for visitors to enjoy.
