Art Docent

Art Docent Program:

At Stoneridge we are very fortunate to have an amazing Art Docent Program which is run by parent volunteers from each class. This program was developed 25 years ago and exposes our children to all different types of art. About once a month the classroom Art Docent will visit the class and share 5-8 large and exciting pieces of art. Each month will have a theme and also allow them to perform a hands on art masterpiece of their own. It is amazing to see how much the children retain from year to year and how excited they are for each lesson. Children who go through the program from Kindergarten through 6th grade see about 168 famous works of art and produce 28 different art projects.

Thank you to each person that helps to continue this wonderful program, especially our Classroom docents. This program is funded through the money raised by our Stoneridge PTC, including all of the necessary art supplies.

The program also meets the following educational standards:

Visual Arts Standards

1. Artistic Perception

Processing, analyzing and responding to sensory information through the language and skills unique to the visual arts

Students perceive and respond to works of art, objects in nature, events, and the environment. They also use the vocabulary of the visual arts to express their observations.

2. Creative Expression

Creating, performing and participating in the visual arts

Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art.

3. Historical & Cultural Context

Understanding the historical contributions and cultural dimensions of the visual arts

Students analyze the role and development of the visual arts in past and present cultures throughout the world, noting human diversity as it relates to the visual arts and artists.

4. Aesthetic Valuing

Responding to, analyzing, and making judgements about works in the visual arts

Students analyze, assess, and derive meaning from works of art, including their own, according to the elements of art, the principles of design and aesthetic qualities.

5. Connections, Relations, Applications

Connecting and applying what is learned in the visual arts to other art forms and subject areas and to careers. Students apply what they learn in the visual arts across subject areas. They develop competencies and creative skills in problem solving, communication, and management of time and resources that contribute to lifelong learning and career skills. They also learn about careers in and related to the visual arts.