Visiting Artist Program - Northern New Mexico Public Schools

 

“To have ARTsmart in our schools is invaluable. I have one student who is gifted at art although he struggles in other areas. He asks every week when we are going to have ARTreach, and absolutely loves to go and enjoy all of the wonderful projects they make in class. His work hung in the gym for our end of the semester show, and he was really proud to have it on display. ARTsmart is the kind of program that can make our school much more successful with all kinds of students. I really appreciate that I am able to communicate with the instructor on what we are studying and the willingness to incorporate that into the ARTreach program.”

- Jeannie Cornelius, Kindergarten Teacher and School Leader, Dixon Elementary School

Program Goals:

  • Visiting Artists introduce students and teachers to new skills, media, concepts, diverse cultures and aesthetic frameworks. 

  • Students construct artworks that illustrate connections between their ideas and experiences with themes explored and shared by Visiting Artists. 

  • Students develop confidence and self-discovery by expressing their own personal voices and ideas through their artwork, which is celebrated within the community through exhibits and events. 

  • Students gain knowledge of varied career paths in the arts and recognize Santa Fe’s vibrant cultural fabric. 

Student Feedback:

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“We learned that we have to be patient in our artwork and we should be more confident.”

“ARTsmart helped me to become a better student because I listen to directions more.” 

“ARTsmart helped me to become a better student and artist. Art helps me release stress. I have been stressed before we started art because of school but ever since we started my grades have gone up.” 

“ARTsmart helped me become more confident and the teacher encourages me to try harder and harder.”

“ARTsmart taught me to see things in a different way.”

“ARTsmart has helped me to become a better student because it took me out of my comfort zone.”

 
 

Virtual Visiting Artist Andrea Vargas

 

Program Impact:

  • 100% of Espanola Public School classroom teachers report high satisfaction with our programs.

  • 100% principals surveyed report high satisfaction with ARTsmart.

  • 92% of students report high satisfaction with their experiences during workshops.

  • 95% students report that they "feel better about going to school on ARTsmart days."

  • 93% of students report they were more confident in their art abilities after workshops.

  • 95% of students reported that they are more likely to try new things.

  • 96% of students reported that they learned that it is OK to make mistakes.

  • 94% reported that they learned new skills.

Join us!

We are always recruiting artists living and working in or around Santa Fe who are interested in inspiring young people and working alongside art teachers. Contact us at info@artsmartnm.org or use the volunteer button below if you are interested in sharing your creativity and skills.