Welcome to the Damon Runyon Art page!
In the 2009-10 school year our 1st – 5th grade students will receive art instruction for 40 minutes twice every six days. Kindergarten receives art instruction for 30 minutes, once every six days. Following the approved LPS Visual Arts Curriculum, we cover a variety of Art Principles, Elements and History. Our featured artists this year are Mary Cassatt, Jacob Lawrence and Rembrandt. We will be integrating with the other core disciplines through the themes of Wild Animals, Veteran's Day, Trees, Movie Posters from the 1950's-2000's, the Ancient Near East and Transportation.
The students have hands-on experience with a variety of media and techniques. Art is displayed on a monthly basis in the school, with each student's work showcased at least once a year. There are about four art shows yearly in outside venues, allowing some children's art to be seen by a larger audience. Your children's art may also be chosen for display on the Runyon webpage (safely, with no names attached). Feel free to visit the Runyon Art Studio, located in the portable unit, at any time. Volunteers are always needed on a one-time or ongoing basis!
Please call if you have any concerns, questions or comments.
Gail Howard
email at ghoward@lps.k12.co.us
303-347-4654