Art Club

Behind the PUrchase Gallery Show @ DHS Library Media center

Behind the Purchase is a collection of work that focuses on the negative impact humans have on the environment. Works include drawings, paintings, and sculptures that aim to expose the effects of tourism and consumerism.

The pieces on display were created by the members of the Dedham High School Art Club and will be up from May 8th-20th, 2019.


Mural @ Newbridge on the charles

The DHS Art Club has been asked to create a collaborative mural at Dedham's Newbridge on the Charles. Students are working alongside residents in the creation of a landscape mural and related paintings. The project is scheduled to be completed in May! Stay tuned for more updates.


Field Trip to MOther Brook

Members of the Art Club visited the Mother Brook Arts & Community Center.

Students toured the Working Green printmaking show and met with artists in their studios!

On right: Art Club members with artist Angela Fiori.

About Art Club

Summary

The goal of Art Club is to have a space where students can create artwork, talk about art, and look at art outside of a formal class setting. Each month there will be a different focus with discussions, activities, and studio time related to that month’s theme.


Membership

Students of all grade levels and skill levels are welcome to join Art Club. Students do not need to be currently enrolled in an art class to join.


Student Expectations

  • Participate in the weekly activities and discussions

  • Commit to 10 or more meetings per year

  • Maintain a clean and well organized studio environment

  • Respect the tools, equipment, and materials of the art studio.


Example Activities

  • Technique demonstrations/workshops (ideally student-led)

  • Mural Design

  • Pop-up gallery show

  • Artist Trading Cards

  • Visits to local organizations (ie. Mother Brook, Dedham Square Artist Guild, NewBridge on the Charles)

  • Studio time to create artwork


Materials

Students will be able to use materials currently in stock in Art Studio 1. If students require specialty materials they will be responsible for purchasing their own supplies.