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Questions about Arts Access should be directed to Laura Hunter at lhunter@draa.org Schedule of 2008 - 2009 Arts Access School-Time Programs
Schedule of 2008 - 2009 Arts Access School-Time Programs The Legend of Banbury Cross In a land many of us thought was only make-believe, we meet new friends with Mother Goose as our guide. Little Bo-Peep, The Three Little Pigs, Jack and Jill, Mother Hubbard and a few surprises await the brave as we learn of the Legend of Banbury Cross. Coppélia the Magic Doll A 19th-century comic masterpiece, Coppélia the Magic Doll is a perfect introduction for children as well as adults to the beauty of classical ballet. The Ballet follows the lighthearted romance between Swanilda and Franz and their relationship with the eccentric toymaker Dr. Coppélius and his unusually lifelike doll Coppélia. A Christmas Carol A classic holiday favorite brimming with music and dance, love and laughter. Spectacular special effects, scary ghosts and good old-fashioned story telling. Selections from Carmen Percussion Discussion Your students will be treated to a spectacle of drums, cowbells, marimbas and more! Ken Bergman’s Percussion Discussion incorporates instruments from around the globe in his popular family-oriented show. Tapping a computerized drum, Mr. Bergmann creates everything from a computerized rock concert to an aerial dogfight between Snoopy and the Red Baron! Bedford Gallery Tours Untold Stories: Early American Quilts from the Collection of Susan Brooks This exhibition presents 30 quilts from the 19th and 20th centuries, that were created during some of the most momentous and significant eras of U.S. history. Stitched by resilient and courageous women, the quilts chronicle the slave era and Underground Railroad, the Civil War, the Mormon and Oregon Trails, and the temperance movement. Infused with meaning, the quilts in Untold Stories are like community-made catchment basins where life experiences have been captured on a stitched surface. Theme of School Tour: Learn how quilt patterns throughout American history have told the stories of settlers, soldiers, slaves, and pioneers. Illuminated Sculpture Lighting up the short, dark days of winter, is an innovative exhibition of luminous work guest curated by The Crucible’s Christian Schiess. Schiess is an award winning artist, author of “The Light Artist Anthology,” and Chair of the Light Art Department at the Bay Area’s only nonprofit sculpture studio and educational foundry. The artists in the exhibition use more standard materials such as neon, argon and electric light discharge as well as some of the emerging mediums such as LED’s, electroluminescent wire, and photovoltaics. Theme of School Tour: Experience a wide range of three-dimensional art that you can see in the dark! Encaustic: Working in Wax Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. This technique was notably used in the Fayum mummy portraits from Egypt around 100-300 CE, in the Blachernitissa and other early icons, as well as in many works of 20th-century American artists, including Jasper Johns. This national juried exhibition will feature some of the most renowned artists working in this medium today and will provide an arena for educating other artists and students about the past and possibilities of working in wax. Theme of Tour: Discover the far-reaching use of beeswax in artworks that are two and three-dimensional. Application Instructions and Information
Fill out the application completely including all contact information. Incomplete application forms without deposit will be returned. All applications are reviewed and processed in the order which they are received. Diablo Regional Arts/Arts Access will not be responsible for applications that are illegible, or lost in the mail. Mail to: Diablo Regional Arts Association School Time Program / 1601 Civic Drive / Walnut Creek, CA 94596 or Payment Instructions:
Please note: If your school cannot currently meet the deposit timeline, a school or district purchase order may be submitted allowing extra time to collect the funds needed. An invoice will be sent to the contact person. Please send payment with a copy of the invoice. All balances must still be paid in full and received no later than one month (4 weeks) prior to the date of the event. Confirmation of Application Cancellation Policy If your group/school must cancel your reservation or reduce the group size, a full or partial refund request must be made in writing at least four weeks prior to the date of the event. All changes and cancellations must be made at least one month (4 weeks) prior to the performance date. If this request is not received, you will be responsible for the full payment. If your request is made within or after the four weeks prior to the event, we will attempt to fill those seats and refund you the amount of your deposit/payment that we were able to fulfill. This is not guaranteed. Please allow three weeks for your refund to be processed. School Time Program Policy
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Ticket and Transportation Funding Info Qualification based on California Department of Education DRAA’s goal is to provide school children with limited financial resources the opportunity to experience high-quality professional performances and exhibits at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Funding for tickets and transportation is arranged through a scaled funding plan which takes into account the percentage of students who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program based on information provided by the California Department of Education. To determine your school’s free or reduced lunch percentage, refer to http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/. Funding for tickets, tours and transportation are limited, and will be processed in the order in which they are received. Don’t delay and miss out on this opportunity! School Time Tickets and Tours
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DRAA's Arts Access outreach program has received incredible financial support from community business partners and individual donors, allowing DRAA to provide school children with limited financial resources the opportunity to experience high-quality professional performances and exhibits at the Lesher Center for the Arts. These children will be introduced to new and creative ways of viewing the world through live performances and artistic exhibits, using their natural inclination for curiosity and creativity. 
